30 August – Dances, romances, things of the night
Winners. We love 'em. Well, mostly. We always get the winner we deserve. But perhaps, just perhaps, there are winners that shouldn't have been...
5 June – I lie in bed and watch the shadows...
Over the years, many big stars have taken part in our favourite TV show. Some are stars of the charts, some are TV personalities,...
30 May – Love will capture you whole with your body...
The great thing about our favourite TV show is that it's full of people who do nothing but try. They find favour in their...
13 May – What do you say when words are not...
Legend is a term bandied around all too easily in this day and age. Someone can get a maximum from because they used...
Irish Eurovision performer misses final rehearsal
With tempers already frayed in the Malmö Arena, Eurovision Song Contest organisers continue to deal with the fallout from various flare-ups.
This afternoon, during the...
Vocal Scares: Eurovision Throat Woes
With several artistes reportedly suffering from throat maladies, we take a quick look back at some of the other times the old vocal cords...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2024 Part 18 – Ireland
2024 marks a full 30 years since Ireland moved ahead of the Eurovision pack to lead with 6 victories. Extending it just two years...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 18/37 – Ireland
It’s at this point that I fire up the Vested Interests claxon. I have interviewed Bambi on the radio *and* know someone who has...
Eurovision Countdown 24 – Ireland according to Mo
The key to Eurovision is getting the balance right—a killer song, great staging, and a brilliant voice.
Based on the (admittedly low-cost and notoriously awful)...
14 February – Now I can smile
You have to admire the performers who turn up at our favourite TV show. Some of them travel long distances for minimal results. These...