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...
6 May – Sunshine looks so good on you
It's often interesting how certain Eurovision stars crop up in the most interesting of places. Many just get three minutes on stage, and then...
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...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 18/37 – Ireland
So, as I have already said, Germany produced possibly the worst timed national final in all of Christendom in 2023 by shoving their selection...
Mo’s Eurovision 2023 Countdown: Ireland
Remember the days when Ireland ruled the roost at Eurovision? In the words of Mary Hopkin, 'we were young and sure to have our...
31 March – Stop sending flowers I’ll just burn them all
Did you enjoy the contest in Turin/Torino? Did you go? Did the city meet your high expectations? And, of course, did your favourites make...
29 March – Keep your head high above the water
Plenty of countries have a history of success at our favourite TV show. Some of these seem to have lost their winning touch, and...