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...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 18/37 – Ireland
It’s at this point that I fire up the Vested Interests claxon. I have interviewed Bambi on the radio *and* know someone who has...
Eurovision Countdown 24 – Ireland according to Mo
The key to Eurovision is getting the balance right—a killer song, great staging, and a brilliant voice.
Based on the (admittedly low-cost and notoriously awful)...
The “Home” of Eurovision has chosen!
The third weekend of national selections kicked off with a raucous Patrick Kielty hosting The Late Late Show Eurosong 2024.
The show definitely had higher...
Late late again for Ireland it seems.
It's very difficult for me to be critical of another broadcaster, because my own has been shit for so long, but RTE really *really*...
Dear RTE – we need to talk
Writing a love letter to RTE is always a surprise and delight. The last four years have been roughly the same; I'm sorry you...
The Rise and Fall of Ireland’s Eurovision Dominance
Once the undisputed king of the Eurovision Song Contest, Ireland struggles to reclaim its crown. What lies behind this dramatic change in fortunes?
Ireland was...
Wild Youth – What’s the wildest thing?
The final TikTok live of the "morning" saw Irish Wild Youth interviewed by Timur. Let's hope they are as forthcoming as everyone says!
The boys...
Phil’s Day 1 Round up for 2023.
The main question is, am I Anna Ford or Reggie Bosenquet? - Yeah, you lot have no chance of knowing who they are.
From what...
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...