STAGGY: Day two of Eurovision Another day, and things got a little mad. What with all the rehearsals and everything. But there was still time for a bit of kicking back. They do cheese here in Israel. Yummy! I made a new friend that told me all the […]
BIRTHDAY: Maggie MacNeal from the Netherlands is 69 today A host broadcaster never wants to win. They may tell you otherwise, but deep down they know that our favourite TV show is something that would get expensive if the hosts had it for a second – or even […]
ESTONIA: Interview with Stig Rästa from Estonia Eurovision Ireland caught up with sing song-writer Stig Rästa, and asked him about how he was finding the Eurovision circus in 2019. Do you like the song Storm Stig has co-written this year? Will it qualify for the Grand Final? Tell […]
UK: Where does Michael Rice come from? This may seem an odd question, as we know he comes from the coastal town of Hartlepool in England’s north-east. But we all have DNA, and sponsor MyHeritage has been looking into his family lines. They prove interesting. Michael is 65.8% […]
MONTENEGRO: Interview with D Mol Eurovision Ireland grabbed an interview with talented sextet D Mol. They told us about how they met and their favourite cake. Do you like the Montenegrin song? Will it make it to the Grand Final on 18 May? Tell us what you think. […]
ESC2019: Day One final thoughts As the rehearsals for day one came to a close, we discussed the final five songs. Do you agree with us? Author: John Stanton Source: Eurovision Ireland
ESC2019: Blog of Day Two rehearsals #Dare to dream Live from 9.40am CET Welcome back to day two of the rehearsals for the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. Today we see the final eight songs in the first semi-final that takes place on Tuesday 14 May. Will the eventual […]
STAGGY: Day One of Eurovision Eurovision Ireland’s newest team member has been getting to grips of the hurly-burly of the press centre. But first, he had to get there. It was a long journey for someone heading to their first show. There was time to have a break […]
BIRTHDAY: Anjeza Shahini from Albania is 32 today Cast your mind back, if you can, to when your country first took part in the Eurovision Song Contest. A time for optimism and hope. Who knows, that win or good placing was just a few voters away. Naturally, there […]
#ESC2019: Blog of Day One rehearsals #Dare to dream Live from 9.00am CET So, we’re here. After months of national finals, internal selections, withdrawals and parties, the Eurovision Circus has finally arrived in sunny Tel Aviv. As ever, we’re blogging the rehearsals. You may not always think we’re […]