11 March – Every time I’m with somebody I’m confusing them...

You have to feel for Ireland. Remember those heady days of the 1990s when RTÉ were being slowly and painfully bankrupted. Irish singers could...

Ireland releases Maps – Has Lesley got an A-Z to the...

ICYMI, RTÉ has released “Maps”, Lesley Roy’s Eurovision 2021 entry, this morning, Friday 26 February. It’s below in case you’ve not seen it. I personally...

22 January – You kissed her at a party

Do you feel for this countries that have had success in the past but are finding it difficult to come by these days? We...

11 January – Just take my advice, don’t be a fool,...

Ireland. Home of seven wins of our favourite TV show. Is that eighth one just around the corner? Well, anyone can win, even if...

7 December – They don’t wanna be around us no more

As you'll know, unless you've been living in a crater on Mars, Ireland has won our favourite TV show seven times. That's more than...

16 October – No appetite for delusion

Do you think we're short-changing you, with only one birthday per day. Well it wouldn't be right if we were to dilute the attention...

12 October – Anytime you doubt the truth that’s in your...

Do you like a ballad or a banger? Or something in between? Or do you like all forms of song - yes, even Schlager? Our...

27 September – There were troubles in the water, you swore...

It's always good to see a success story. One where someone gets through, despite the odds being against them. Which is a tenuous link...

11 September – Oh, but then I turned and you were...

It's all very well being a singer, but you need that right song to sing in the first place. It could be one you've...

25 June – Were you from the streets of Paris

The home entrant. It could be disappointing if you like travelling. Especially if you miss out on a place warm and sunny. Or it...