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...
And on to Ireland and Cyprus
Ireland are sort of... he looks alright, actually. Seems very confident and comfortable, the mix of the song is a bit beefier and meatier...
22 July – We’re dancing till the morning light
Sometimes you want some countries to have success. Maybe it's because you'd like to see how they host a contest. Or they did well...
Remember when Ireland were poor at this contest…
I appreciate the title leads to all sorts of answers, but for all of you not old enough to remember this, imagine your X-Factor...
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...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 18/37 – Ireland
So, as I have already said, Germany produced possibly the worst timed national final in all of Christendom in 2023 by shoving their selection...
11 January – There are many rainbows on the way
Ireland. Home of seven wins of our favourite TV show. Is that eighth one just around the corner? Well, anyone can win, even .
Delving...
27 September – Is there someone else that I should know...
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...
25 June – were you from as far away as the...
The home entrant. It could be disappointing if you like travelling. Especially if you miss out on a place warm and sunny. Or it...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 18 – Ireland
We Are One by Wild Youth.
Ireland’s selection process gained the most attention it’s had for years, but not because of who won it. Wild...