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...
The Seven Strangest Eurovision Venues Of All Time
So you might think that Ukraine’s chosen venue for staging this year’s contest is a little unusual. Indeed, to the untrained eye, a convention...
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Romania
You know that phrase about the kitchen sink. Well I think Romania have got one of them as well, although it was difficult to...
A morning round up
So, my morning at Eurovision 2009. I won't even try to discuss everyone, just the three or four that had time to have any...
The Irish are firing on one cylinder
Phil: Whilst I am mindful that this is a rehearsal, I have heard this sung better. Sinéad Mulvey and Black Daisy seem not to...
Will Irish eyes be smiling?
Ireland, and one of the biggest stars of this year’s contest, Nicky Byrne from Westlife. I have to be honest we’ve all been a...
Eurovision Countdown 2025: Ireland is unhinged
IrelandEmmy – Laika Party
It takes a certain kind of song to make you both laugh, wince, and question the state of the education system....
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Part 20 – Ireland
There’s an argument that Ireland has lost their former spark, from the time in the 90s where they could barely put a foot wrong...
Brooke – I’m too much … in a good way
Brooke bursts into the press conference room straight from her first rehearsal, wearing shoes she admits she can hardly walk in. This isn't her...
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...