Ireland and the Eurovision backstop
In the latest of our occasional Eurovision history series, Phil ponders the 'Irish Question' - or how Ireland lost the knack of Eurovision. Forget...
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...
25 June – were you from as far away as the...
The home entrant. It could be disappointing if you like travelling. Especially if you miss out on a place warm and sunny. Or it...
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...
Live Blog – Second semi-final – dress rehearsal
We're back live this evenings after a day out and about - Chernobyl, since you ask. And it's our first chance to watch all...
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...
11 September – I tasted well of sweet success
It's all very well being a singer, but you need that right song to sing in the first place. It could be one you've...
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...
Good man yourself Ryan…..
Now, over the years of OnEurope I have been predisposed to disliking the Irish entry. Not because they are Irish, but because the songs...
A morning of various joy – an evening of much of...
Aww Bosnia. It's flippin' brill!
He starts off in a washing basket, with four knitting brides behind. Then everyone just runs about a bit in...