#BIRTHDAY: Kaliopi from North Macedonia is 54 today We often talk about those that take part in our favourite TV show over and over again. And also we talk about those trailblazers. Well, today we have someone who fulfils both criteria. Back in 1996, you’ll know that there […]
#BIRTHDAY: Michał Szpak from Poland is 30 today What do you think about the modern day system of giving jury and televoting results separately? It sets out how differently those two elements can think, and potentially throw up a surprise winner. In 2016 we saw it for the […]
#BIRTHDAY: Greta Salóme from Iceland is 34 today Many acts try and try again to win the grand prize in our favourite TV show. Some go it alone from their first appearance. Others like to start modestly, and build their way up. In 2012, old hand Jónsi represented […]
#BIRTHDAY: Serhat is 56 today Every now and then, Eurovision yields a folk hero. They don’t set out to be renowned, but it just happens to them. And whatever they do, any criticism just bounces off them. In 2019, we saw the Sammarinese send today’s birthday boy Serhat […]
#BELGIUM: Laura Tesoro from Belgium is 24 today Do you enjoy good national final? No, not that Melodifestivalen thing – I’m talking about good national finals. I jest of course. Every national final will have good songs and, erm, other songs. Our friends in Belgium flit between televised […]
BIRTHDAY: Ira Losco from Malta is 39 today That thing where you enjoy something so much, you want to do it again. We’ve all been there. But how many times has the second time not quite matched up to the first? This has happened often to those winners […]
#BIRTHDAY: Dalal from Bosnia & Herzegovina is 39 today Our friends in Bosnia & Herzegovina have fallen out of love with our favourite TV show of late. We miss them with their quirky acts and Slavic tendencies. They last had a go at winning in 2016 and didn’t […]
#BIRTHDAY: Jake Shakeshaft from the UK is 25 today Are there certain countries you wish could do better. Yes, we know anyone can win our favourite TV show, but some places seem to lack a bit of luck. That luck could be circumstance, or just due to the […]
#EUROPE: Book launch today As you will know, our very own James Scanlan is a valued member of our Eurovision Ireland family, but there is more to him than you realise. He’s also a published author. His book Europe in a Day – Day Trips to the Continent […]
In a series of articles during Eurovision fortnight, we are going to have a look back at our Interviews from years gone by. Today we look back at our Malta coverage. 2017 – Claudia Faniello 2016 – Ira Losco 2014 – Firelight Author: Richard Taylor Source: Eurovision Ireland
Bulgaria’s BNT1, is the latest broadcaster to announce it’s additional programming ahead of it’s live broadcast of “Eurovision: Europe Shine A Light”, on May 16th, 21:00 CET. The following re-runs have been announced, all to be shown on BNT1: 12/05: Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final 2007 – 21:00 […]
In a series of articles during Eurovision fortnight, we are going to have a look back at our Interviews from years gone by. Today we look back at our Israel coverage. 2017 – Imri 2016 – Hovi Star Author: Richard Taylor Source: Eurovision Ireland
In a series of articles during Eurovision fortnight, we are going to have a look back at our Interviews from years gone by. Today we look back at our Cyprus coverage. 2019 – Tamta 2018 – Eleni Foureira 2017 – Hovig 2016 – Minus One 2015 – John […]
In a series of articles during Eurovision fortnight, we are going to have a look back at our Interviews from years gone by. Today we look back at our Belgium coverage. 2016 – Laura Tesoro 2015 – Loic Nottet Author: Richard Taylor Source: Eurovision Ireland
In a series of articles during Eurovision fortnight, we are going to have a look back at our Interviews from years gone by. Today we look back at our Sweden coverage. 2016 – Frans 2015 – Mans Zelmerlöw 2014 – Sanna Nielsen Author: Richard Taylor Source: Eurovision Ireland