5 June – I said: “It would never work”
Over the years, many big stars have taken part in our favourite TV show. Some are stars of the charts, some are TV personalities,...
13 May – Don’t say a word
Legend is a term bandied around all too easily in this day and age. Someone can get a maximum from because they used...
8 May – Now Johnny’s in love with the girl next...
What's your favourite type of song? Those about falling in love? Those about falling out of love? Or something else?
Today's song is in the...
“Biggest bop ever – the new Euphoria” … says nobody after...
If you use social media to build expectation around your Eurovision song, you've only yourself to blame when your perfectly competent entry ends up...
23 February – Are we walking through the heather
Some countries in our favourite TV show have had a very illustrious history, even if these days it's a little more patchy. It's difficult...
18 December – I am the force that in springtime will...
A winner? What's that? You want a winner? But not a recent one? Well, you've come to the right place. And it's winner that...
22 November – You’re the one who’s made a winner out...
How we love Ireland. It goes without saying of course. For a country with seven wins under its belt, and some of the biggest...
10 October – Your smile, your lips, your eyes, your face
Now I know what you're thinking. Two Irish birthdays in a row? You might think there's a plot afoot. There isn't. As you know,...
9 October – Just don’t look down
There's a lot to be said for the selection process to choose a song for our favourite TV show. What's the right formula? Do...
The beginner’s guide to Ireland at Eurovision 2020
RTÉ is joining forces with in 2FM Rising to pick a song to represent Ireland in the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest.
Once the undisputed masters...