Ireland … trying to try?
So, Brendan, what attracted you to the multi-billionaire Louis Walsh? Cos it certainly wasn't the promise of a solo career and a place in the...
In a curious turn of events…
...Phil has just informed me via Social Network that Riigiametnik has been video-calling him with pictures of a local Azeri pear-flavoured beverage which looks...
30 August – Dances, romances, things of the night
Winners. We love 'em. Well, mostly. We always get the winner we deserve. But perhaps, just perhaps, there are winners that shouldn't have been...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 18 of 39 – Ireland
When my late mother was still with us, and I’d been naughty at school, she’d often say (amongst other things) that she’d wrapped my...
29 January – We were walking in old Bruxelles
I mentioned yesterday that songs had certain themes. Usually involving love. And, thankfully, very rarely about domestic abuse. But there are certain get outs...
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...
11 January – Look before you leap right into love, my...
Ireland. Home of seven wins of our favourite TV show. Is that eighth one just around the corner? Well, anyone can win, even if...
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,...
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...
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...