22 July – To live like it’s the last night alive
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...
6 May – Wait until the rainbow ends
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...
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!...
10 October – The day you went away I said I...
We all like trailblazers. But what about those who were - maybe - one year too late to be one? Their achievement shouldn't be...
Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Ireland
Last year, the Irish team floundered by entering a former boy band singer with a terribly high voice and a dreary song. This time...
Rosé refreshed!
Wifi back, refreshed with a beer-ette and nourished with a Swedish salad.. Rosé's back folks, for a bit anyway, I am flagging to be...
6 March – I guess I always overestimate you
The performance. It's always about the performance. Or is it? You have three minutes to make yourself stand out from the crowd of many...
31 March – Stop sending flowers
Did you enjoy the contest in Turin/Torino? Did you go? Did the city meet your high expectations? And, of course, did your favourites make...
RTE serve up ‘Father Ted’ to Eurovision 2007
Nick: I'm feeling the love in spite of myself. This lot are dangerous.
They may squash the molehill, but they'll never touch the mole
They might...
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...