This week we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 1971 Eurovision Song Contest, on Saturday 3rd April – the first to be held in Ireland and the only Contest to be held at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin. Over the course of the week, culminating on the 50th […]
This week we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 1971 Eurovision Song Contest, on Saturday 3rd April – the first to be held in Ireland and the only Contest to be held at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin. Over the course of the week, culminating on the 50th […]
This week we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 1971 Eurovision Song Contest, on Saturday 3rd April – the first to be held in Ireland and the only Contest to be held at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin. Over the course of the week, culminating on the 50th […]
This week we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 1971 Eurovision Song Contest, on Saturday 3rd April – the first to be held in Ireland and the only Contest to be held at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin. The Contest was only RTE’s second colour broadcast. Along with […]
#BIRTHDAY: Sarah McTernan from Ireland is 27 today You have to feel for Ireland. Remember those heady days of the 1990s when RTÉ were being slowly and painfully bankrupted. Irish singers could do no wrong and it was a good time. Fast forward to the 2010s and it’s […]
Every year, March 8th celebrates International Women’s Day. This year at Eurovision Ireland, we are looking at some of the successful female Irish acts at the Eurovision Song Contest. 1970 – Dana Dana was the first Irish winner and first Irish female winner at the Eurovision Song Contest. […]
The seventh week, of what is the National Final marathon season is complete. Every Sunday, #JoinUs for a full round-up of all the results, in one place. Wednesday 24th February In Cyprus, Elena released her song “El Diablo”. Thursday 25th February In Germany, Jendrik released his song “I Don’t Feel […]
Last night, Lesley Roy took to the stage of The Late Late Show to give her first television performance of the Irish 2021 Eurovision Song Contest entry, “Maps”. You can watch her performance below: Lesley had the chance to reflect on the disappointment of the cancelled 2020 Eurovision […]
#IRELAND: Lesley Roy reveals her song for Rotterdam! RTÉ has today launched Ireland’s 2021 Eurovision entry, Maps, by Lesley Roy. Dubliner Lesley will get her second chance to represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam this May, following the cancellation of last year’s show due to the ongoing pandemic. […]
Just a little bit of patience dear readers of Eurovision Ireland. Our delightful Lesley Roy will premiere her 2021 Eurovision song ‘Maps’ tomorrow morning at 8:35 AM (Ireland time) @RTÉ 2fm. So be sure to tune in tomorrow! Are you excited? We certainly are. Oh, and if you don’t […]
This week see’s the seventh of the week-in, week-out National Final marathon season! This week has three shows, as well as song announcements… Wednesday 24th February Cyprus – Elena Releases “El Diablo” (Time TBC) Thursday 25th February Germany – Jendrik Stigwart’s Song Reveal (16:50 GMT/17:50 CET) Friday 26th […]
The Irish entry for the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, will be revealed next Friday, February 26th. Lesley Roy revealed on her Instagram, that her entry “Maps”, will be revealed next Friday – all will be revealed on The Late Late Show, hosted by Ryan Tubidy. The filming of […]
#BIRTHDAY: Sinéad Mulvey from Ireland is 33 today Do you feel for this countries that have had success in the past but are finding it difficult to come by these days? We know anyone can win, but some countries seem to be more in the zone than others. […]
Building on the success of our Best of the Big 5 series, Eurovision Ireland is broadening its search for your favourite entries from countries across the continent, spanning the contest’s entire back catalogue – starting with Ireland! You’ve gone through decades worth of songs, choosing your 20 finalists. […]
Over the last couple of months, Eurovision Ireland have been looking for your all time favourite songs from the Big 5 members of the Eurovision Song Contest, and also Ireland. Each month, we run semi finals, a final and then reveal the results on a live video through […]