10 October – Your smile, your lips, your eyes, your face
Now I know what you're thinking. Two Irish birthdays in a row? You might think there's a plot afoot. There isn't. As you know,...
5 June – You said: “Let us try”
Over the years, many big stars have taken part in our favourite TV show. Some are stars of the charts, some are TV personalities,...
Ireland – DONT FALL FOR IT EUROPE
There are members of this esteemed panel that think that this song is the best thing they have ever seen - including the esteem-ed...
12 October – In the dead of the night only love...
Do you like a ballad or a banger? Or something in between? Or do you like all forms of song - yes, even Schlager?
Our...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2022 – Part 19 – Ireland
Brooke - That's Rich
Having stated to all and sundry that the German national final was the worst thing in Christendom, I am then reminded...
Nick “does” 2025 – Ireland
IRELAND – Laika Party – Emmy
I suspected that Mr Phil was using my reviews as templates for his own when the featured image for...
8 May – Now Johnny’s in love with the girl next...
What's your favourite type of song? Those about falling in love? Those about falling out of love? Or something else?
Today's song is in the...
Rehearsals day two on the settee
I’m still in London, one day left at work to go. Over in Malmö it’s been quite a day in the rehearsal stakes. You...
Ireland: trying (and succeeding) to die
Ten years ago, I fulfilled a dream and went up in a hot air balloon over Australia. Once we got up there I realised I...
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...