Ireland – I can’t even…
…Now, based on the live performances that we have seen of Nicky, we should have known what to expect. Sadly, however, even that came...
I ran out of the hall because …
... it's 4.25 on day one, and Ireland were rehearsing - that in itself was a terrifying experience, but to follow that, we have...
Duo tipped for Irish Eurovision bid next year
Fancy a bet on Eurovision 2018? The first market is already open with Irish bookmakers Paddy Power and BoyleSports. They're offering tight odds on...
9 October – Just don’t look down
There's a lot to be said for the selection process to choose a song for our favourite TV show. What's the right formula? Do...
Are you an Irish star? … Or have they found another...
If you remember the aftermath of last year's Irish entry, you will remember RTE's head of delegation ranting that it was difficult to get...
16 November – Build a bridge to your heart everyday
Who says we just pick those obscure songs from decades no-one remembers. The ones where you can understand why they sank without trace.
But we...
Ireland…. Celtic with a big C
I'm going to get this bit out of the way first....
Ryan Dolan has a face that I could happily punch and, like Roberto, he...
A big handful of rehearsals from Nick
Interesting set of rehearsals so far, I think. Apart from Poland, virtually everyone seems to have been in fairly good voice and terrible clothes,...
Ireland missing the mark
Ireland’s second rehearsal is our third of the morning. This isn’t really working for me at all. It’s not the staging, which has frustrated...
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...