The “Home” of Eurovision has chosen!
The third weekend of national selections kicked off with a raucous Patrick Kielty hosting The Late Late Show Eurosong 2024.
The show definitely had higher...
Late late again for Ireland it seems.
It's very difficult for me to be critical of another broadcaster, because my own has been shit for so long, but RTE really *really*...
Who needs what to get their Best Result: Your Nice 2023...
Eurovision fans love statistics, and both contests are an absolute goldmine for facts, figures and number-crunching. So, just before the scoreboard in Nice rewrites...
22 November – I hear a voice inside my head
One of these days, Ireland will win again. There, it's out there. It might not be for a few years, but it'll happen. That...
16 November – Build a bridge to your heart everyday
Who says we just pick those obscure songs from decades no-one remembers. The ones where you can understand why they sank without trace.
But we...
22 August – You’ve gotta trust your heart
We love it when you keep coming back here. We hope you pay special attention to some of the birthdays, and even might like...
21 August – She stands under moonlight, she touches her hair
Do you ever feel for those countries who were once the ones to watch, but are now struggling a little? We can all think...
Dear RTE – we need to talk
Writing a love letter to RTE is always a surprise and delight. The last four years have been roughly the same; I'm sorry you...
The Rise and Fall of Ireland’s Eurovision Dominance
Once the undisputed king of the Eurovision Song Contest, Ireland struggles to reclaim its crown. What lies behind this dramatic change in fortunes?
Ireland was...
6 May – Sunshine looks so good on you
It's often interesting how certain Eurovision stars crop up in the most interesting of places. Many just get three minutes on stage, and then...