Oh old Ireland …
I was scared with this one - scared that this would be "the one with the gay dancers", but thankfully it's not turned into...
5 June – I said: “It would never work”
Over the years, many big stars have taken part in our favourite TV show. Some are stars of the charts, some are TV personalities,...
11 September – I tasted well of sweet success
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...
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...
Ireland – now THAT’S how you should have done it before
Now then RTE, thank the lord you have some sense and have listened to people that know what to do to stage a song!...
Red red whine
The bit that died in me when Denmark were performing died some more when I saw Ireland. I have to state now that Jedward are...
11 January – Days are maybe bright or maybe grey
Some of you may only have ever seen contests in glorious colour. And the quality seems to get higher every year. A pity the...
Nick’s Eurovision Countdown 2021 – Ireland
Ireland - Lesley Roy - Maps
There’s a particular art to giving your song a one-word title. In general, if you’re going to do that,...
27 March – Until a voice came through into my head
Eurovision is made up of characters of all types. Some are happy to live in the background. Some only appear during the January-May Eurovision...
13 February – I’ve never been this close
If you're a winner of our favourite TV show, you'll be among very elite company. in 68 editions, only 69 different acts have won...