Mbrëmje e mbarë Evropë! Mirëmëngjes Australi! Tonight we’re going to find out the winner of Festivali i Këngës 58 and Albania’s representative at Eurovision 2020! Good luck Albania and hope you’ll make the right decision :) As for you dear readers, sit back, relax, and let Eurovision Ireland’s […]
Tonight see’s the Final of the 58th edition of Festivali i Kenges tonight. Ahead of the show, it’s time to look back at the best and the worst of Albanian entries at the Eurovision Song Contest. The Best In 2012, Rona Nishliu finished in 5th place – their […]
It’s that time of year again! Tomorrow we’ll know the first Eurovision song heading to the 2020 contest! Albania are always quite ahead of the game when it comes to Eurovision, with Festivali i Këngës usually taking place in December – meaning they’re often the first country to […]
Today, RTSH revealed Albania’s Festivali i Këngës 58 Finalists chosen by the jury. The 12 Finalists are: Tiri Gjoci – “Me gotën bosh” Gena – “Shqiponja e lirë” Albërie Hadërgjonaj – “Ku ta gjej dikë ta dua” Olta Boka – “Botë për dy” Robert Berisha – “Ajo nuk […]
Back in 2018 National Final season, we introduced our #FinaleWeek feature. We are re-introducing this feature for the 2020 season. This week will see a condensed version, while full weekly versions will be introduced in January. Hello Tirana, this is Dublin calling! This week see’s Festivali i Kenges […]
The Albanian broadcaster RTSH has announced the 20 artists and their songs competing in Festivali i Këngës 58. The winner of Festivali i Këngës will represent Albania at Eurovision Song Contest 2020. Festivali i Këngës 58 – Competing songs Wendi Mancaku – Ende Valon Shehu – Kutia e Pandorës Tiri Gjoci – Me gotën […]
Within the last week, the Albanian press have rumoured that the dates of this year’s Festivali i Kenges may change due to the recent, fateful earthquake. However, these rumours are not true. RTSH have confirmed that the first shows will take place on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th […]
As the Junior Eurovision Song Contest is only days away, we thought it was about time we yielded to popular demand and asked Eurovision Ireland’s youngest contributor what he thinks – so it’s over to James’ nephew Jack! Jack, now 7, was a little disappointed when I told […]
It’s November, which means it’s time to Share The Joy – because the Junior Eurovision Song Contest is just weeks away! Eurovision Ireland’s Staggy will be there on the ground in Gliwice (sure some of the rest of the team will make an appearance too!) to keep you […]
In the aftermath of Eurovision 2018, we here at Eurovision Ireland looked through the nations competing to see who has the best qualification rate at the contest. According to our stats, many of you still check back to that article – which you can check that out HERE […]