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*...
23 February – Has this cloud a silver lining?
Some countries in our favourite TV show have had a very illustrious history, even if these days it's a little more patchy. It's difficult...
Live Blog – Second Semi Final
Ten more acts are poised to fight it out to secure a place in the Grand Final of the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest. We'll...
We are the winners, of Beerovision!
I'm pleased to announce that Jody and I are the proud winners of the "Who'll Be The First To Buy A Beer In The...
Ireland – Having another go to get it right.
This is too busy and there are too many elements in this song to make it work properly. There are lots of nice ideas...
Nick’s Eurovision Countdown 2021 – Ireland
Ireland - Lesley Roy - Maps
There’s a particular art to giving your song a one-word title. In general, if you’re going to do that,...
Tuesday’s child is full of grace – did you miss me...
Well since everyone else had Thursday off, I did too. Plus I spent all yesterday afternoon shut up with librarians and that's never good...
16 October – No appetite for delusion
Do you think we're short-changing you, with only one birthday per day. Well it wouldn't be right if we were to dilute the attention...
RTE serve up ‘Father Ted’ to Eurovision 2007
Nick: I'm feeling the love in spite of myself. This lot are dangerous.
They may squash the molehill, but they'll never touch the mole
They might...
Ireland – First Rehearsal
He may very well have the world, but he doesnt have a voice.
Poor old Mickey, it seems the stress has gotten to him. He...