OBITUARY: Gay Byrne has died aged 85 Tributes have been pouring in after the death was announced of Irish broadcaster Gay Byrne. Whilst he is not someone you would automatically with Eurovision, he was nevertheless connected. Gabriel Mary ‘Gay’ Byrne may be best remembered as the host of […]
IRELAND: Call for songs for the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest We have news from Ireland, in its quest for that elusive eighth win. RTÉ Entertainment, in conjunction with RTÉ 2FM, is pleased to announce that Ireland will be taking part in the 65th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Rotterdam, Netherlands in May […]
STAGGY: Day ten at Eurovision 2019 Marty Whelan! Squeeeak!! RTÉ’s Rayna! Squeeeeaaaaak!!!! Michael Rice! Squeeeeak! Author: Eurovision Ireland Source: Eurovision Ireland
IRELAND: Who wrote ’22’ for Tel Aviv? Meet the songwriters Behind every song there songwriters. If we remember that the Eurovision Song Contest is a contest for these people, then we need to give them the credit they deserve. Ireland’s song ‘22‘ has three songwriters behind it. But […]
IRELAND: Sarah McTernan to perform ’22’ in Tel Aviv RTÉ has revealed the act, and song and video that will represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019. The song entitled “22” will be performed by Sarah McTernan and was written by Janieck, Marcia “Misha” Sondeijker and Roulsen. Speaking about being selected […]
#IRELAND: RTÉ puts out a call for songs RTÉ announced today that it is inviting accomplished songwriters and performers, with a proven track record of success in the music industry, to submit a song to be considered to represent Ireland next May. Executive Producer and Head of Irish Delegation Michael Kealy said: […]
#IRELAND: Ryan round-up As you’ll know, there’s been lots of interest in Ryan O’Shaughnessy since he made it through as one of the ten qualifiers from Tuesday night’s semi-final. First, he’s up to third in the betting, currently behind Cyprus and Israel. If you look, you can still […]
#IRELAND: Audio interview with ‘Together’s writers Raidió Teilifís Éireann’s Rayna Connery caught up with the writers of the Irish entry in the 2018 Eurovision Connery. Mark Caplice & Laura Elizabeth Hughes have co-written ‘Together’ with Ryan O’Shaughnessy. They talk about their pride watching Ryan on stage last night, and […]
Earlier today Ryan O’Shaughnessy and the other 42 contestants took to the Blue Carpet here in Lisbon at the Opening Ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest 2018! As we are Eurovision Ireland and the camera loves him, check out our gallery of photos of Ryan and the Irish […]
#IRELAND: The story behind ‘Together’ ‘Together’ received its first airplay on 9 March on the Ray D’Arcy show on RTÉ Radio 1. It was later played by Chris and Ciara filling in on Eoghan McDermott’s show on 2FM. The video depicts a young couple strolling through the streets of […]
#IRELAND: #AllAboard as the song and video are revealed At last we have news from Ireland. RTÉ and Ryan O’Shaughnessy has unveiled the song that they hope will capture that eighth victory for Ireland. Ryan will perform in the second half of the first semi-final on Tuesday 8 […]
#IRELAND: Ryan O’Shaughnessy is #AllAboard for Lisbon Irish broadcaster RTÉ has announced that Ryan O’Shaughnessy will represent his country in Lisbon in May with the song ‘Together’. RTÉ is delighted to announce the ballad “Together” penned by Ryan O’Shaughnessy, Mark Caplice and Laura Elizabeth Hughes as Ireland’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2018. Singer-songwriter Ryan […]
We told you last night of the somewhat cryptic tweet that Irish singer/songwriter Ryan O’Shaughnessy posted proclaiming a big announcement – SEE HERE. Well we can tell you that Eurovision Ireland has been advised that there will be an official statement today from RTE concerning Lisbon. Well we’ve […]
Who will represent Ireland at Eurovision 2018? Well we could know the answer to that in a few hours. The band Heathers seem to be now out of the frame according to The Sun newspaper. It now looks like a “solo male artist.” “Ding Dong” – Irish singer […]
The rumour mill has certainly been busy in Ireland these last few weeks! There has been lots of stories floating around all claiming to know who will represent the Emerald Isle at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018. But let’s face it… they’ve listed so many names, they […]
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