IRELAND: Where does Eimear Quinn come from? It may sound like an odd question, but contest sponsor MyHeritage has been doing research into the past of Ireland’s last winner, and has found some interesting results. First, she is not completely Irish. Mostly, yes, but there are some other […]
STAGGY: Day five at Eurovision 2019 A day off, so time to get away from the press centre. Squeak! They have a beach (or seven) here! Squeak! “22”? Is that a sign? Squeak! All this warm sun! Always protect your eyes. Squeak! Staggy Ristamouse is on Facebook. Author: […]
BIRTHDAY: Marie Myriam from France is 62 today A winner? Well, someone has to. And this year it will be one of 41. Well, we can probably discount three quarters of the field before they’ve sung a note in competition. Back in 1977, the field was a mere […]
GREECE: Interview with Katerine Duska in Tel Aviv Eurovision Ireland caught up with Katerine Duska. She told us about co-writing with David Sneddon and who she’s made friends with. And cake! How do you rate Greece’s chances of qualifying for the final? Tell us what you think. Author: […]
STAGGY: Day four at Eurovision 2019 More is happening in the press centre and beyond. Time for a snack from Australia. Squeak! Viennese whirls? Well, there’s nothing wrong with Austrian things. Squeak! The pass has finally arrived. SQUEAK!!!!! We’re still making friends, who want to show us Tel […]
Day Four of rehearsals at Eurovision 2019 has come to a close, but we just have enough time left to give you some seaside thoughts about The Netherlands, North Macedonia and Azerbaijan. Author: Eurovision IrelandSource: Eurovision Ireland
The news at Day Four of rehearsals for Eurovision 2019 just keeps on coming! What did we think about Russia, Albania and Norway? Have a look! Author: Eurovision Ireland Source: Eurovision Ireland
BIRTHDAY: Dafna Dekel is 53 today Everyone has a birthday – except for Carola – so when one comes along that has a particular significance (that is because we’re in their country), my eye is drawn to it for these articles. Today it’s the turn of birthday girl […]
IRELAND: Where does Sarah McTernan come from? An odd question, as we know that she comes from Ireland. However, Eurovision sponsor MyHeritage has been carrying out research on Sarah’s DNA. The research shows that Sarah is 94.4% Irish, Scottish and Welsh, 2.9% Balkan, and 2.7% West Asian! There […]
STAGGY: Pænda likes a mouse It all happened at the Marina cocktail party, when Staggy met Pænda again. Here’s how they got on. And the morning after… Author: Eurovision Ireland Source: Eurovision Ireland