BIRTHDAY: Hadise from Turkey is 34 today Let’s cast our minds back to former years, to countries taking a long-term absence from our favourite TV show. They could be financially constrained, disappointed with results, or there could be other darker reasons. Our friends in Turkey used to be […]
BIRTHDAY: Özkan Uğur from Turkey is 66 today We don’t always celebrate soloists in this column. There are singers who perform in duets, trios and bigger. But no bigger than six, obviously. Today we have a very active member of a trio who took part twice. It’s today’s […]
BIRTHDAY: Seyyal Taner from Turkey is 67 today Yesterday we had one of the most famous singers to fail to score in our favourite TV show. Just like buses, here comes another one. And just like Jahn, this performance will leave you out of breath. Back in 1987 […]
Today we saw the official release of San Marino’s song (and video) for the Eurovision Song Contest 2019! This year, San Marino will be represented by the well-known singer Serhat with the song ‘Say Na Na Na’. It’s a classic disco tune and we enjoy it. Have a […]
BIRTHDAY: Ajda Pekkan from Turkey is 73 today Some countries seem to have fallen out with our favourite TV show of late. It wasn’t that long ago you’d see the likes of Monaco, Andorra and Slovakia eager and willing to take part. Now they just sit on the […]
BIRTHDAY: Semiha Yankı from Turkey is 61 today Much as I hate to say it, but Sweden has been involved in more than its fair share of good contests over the years. Not just ones they’ve won, but also ones they’ve hosted. I go on (and on) about […]
In this series of polls, Eurovision Ireland are going to look at countries that have won the Eurovision Song Contest and get you to vote for your favourites. Sounds simple? Well, yes, it is – the twist is, we’re grouping them according to how many times each country […]
One of the best things about Eurovision is that it moves every year – so not only does every contest give you another set of songs to enjoy, but it also gives you a brand new host city to explore and fall in love with! But just how […]
Every Monday for the last few weeks, we have been looking back at former participating nations at the Eurovision Song Contest. This week, in our final #MondayMemories, we look back at Turkey, a country that competed 34 times – the last in 2012. Turkey debuted in the Eurovision […]
Eurovision 2018 will always stand out in the history books for the year that 3 countries lost their 100% qualification rates from the semi-finals. Many of us here at Eurovision Ireland never dreamed we’d see the day Russia or Romania failed to make it into Saturday night’s main […]
Here at Eurovision Ireland, we look at what happened at the Eurovision Song Contest and Family of Events #OnThisDay. Today is 24th May 2018 and we look at the first ever Eurovision Song Contest. 24th May – 62 Years Ago Today On this day in 1956, the 1st […]
Recently we wrote a Top 10 list detailing the first half of countries at the Eurovision Song Contest which have yet to score over 200 points. And now that the busy 2018 national selection season is over, we can bring you part 2! 21 countries have yet to […]
An old saying warns us to keep our friends close, and our enemies closer… but perhaps it’s just easier to snub them at Europe’s favourite music competition?! Show business is full of famous feuds… Joan Crawford and Bette Davis… Lindsey Lohan and Hilary Duff… Taylor Swift and whoever […]
It’s been announced that the Abdi Ipekçi Arena in Istanbul, which hosted the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest will be demolished and replaced with a newer, more modern arena. Built in 1989, the Abdi Ipekçi Arena has hosted many concerts and sporting events over its 28 year history. As well […]
Most everyone has their secret Eurovision crush – now it’s time to let the world know! Over the coming week, Eurovision Ireland will be posting 6 polls – 3 of the gorgeous girls, 3 of the handsome hunks for you to vote for your favourites and be crowned […]
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