A few weeks ago, RTE, the Irish national broadcaster revealed that they will be represented by former Westlife singer, Nicky Bryne. This weekend the song was performed live on TV for the first time! After a run of bad luck in Eurovision, Ireland have opted for an internal selection in hope of turning around that luck and hoping that a …
Ireland: Nicky Byrne “Sunlight” to Stockholm
After weeks of rumours suspecting Nicky Byrne as the Irish representative, today those rumours have been confirmed by Irish national broadcaster, RTE. The former Westlife member had large amounts of success as 1/5 of the boyband which gained most of it’s success in their homeland, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, although they had some success in a number of European countries. …
Ireland: Nicky Byrne to Represent Ireland?
In discussions with RTE, the Irish broadcaster over the previous months, we brought you the news that they had passed on to us regarding potential times they would announce their plans for Stockholm. We previously announced that Ireland will reveal their decision ‘no later than January‘, in rumours circulating today, it seems Ireland may be sticking to this plan and …
JESC: Ireland Send Aimee Banks to Sofia
It’s official! The 17 songs that will perform in this years Junior Eurovision Song Contest have been revealed. The final country to make the announcement was Ireland, who have selected Aimee Banks and her song “Réalta na Mara” to fly the Irish flag in Bulgaria in less than 2 weeks! The final tonight consisted of 6 songs being performed and the …
JESC: Tonight Ireland Decides for Sofia
Tonight, the final song for the 2015 Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be revealed. Ireland are the last country to announce their representative for Sofia. The long awaited Irish song will finally be revealed tonight and therefore the complete line-up for the Sofia stage will be available. 17 songs will perform in less than 2 weeks for the title of …
Ireland: New Plans For Ireland
It was previously announced by ourselves, after speaking with RTE, that the Irish announcement of plans for Stockholm would be made in September / October. Today in another conversation with RTE, they have explained the reason for this delay. RTE have revealed that their initial plan to reveal their plans for the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest have been delayed, they …
Dream Team 2016 – Ireland
Ireland’s run of form in the last few years has left fans in the most successful country craving for another win, especially with Sweden fast approaching their record. Is there an Irish hope that could bring the country a win in the 21st century? County Wicklow-native Hozier is our readers’ favourite to perform for the Emerald Isle in Sweden, and …
Molly Sterling (Ireland): “Music is subjective”
Molly Sterling (Ireland) showed a lot of growth during the first rehearsal of “Playing With Numbers.” She worked well with the staff in making sure she was singing into the cameras. And her vocals grew stronger and stronger with each run-through. With the large number of Irish press, we saw and heard a lot of positive feedback within the press …
LIVE COVERAGE: Rehearsal Day 3
Day 3 is here and after a fun night of watching some of the artists and backing singers at the U4 Diskothek perform, we are LIVE from the press centre at Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna. The weather is a bit wet today, but that won’t stop us from providing you with up-to-date coverage. The first rehearsals for Semi-Final 1 are complete …
OGAE: Will Slovenia change the Top 4?
It’s time for more votes from OGAE – this time it’s Greece, Iceland, Slovenia and Ireland! Greece 12 Italy 10 Estonia 8 Sweden 7 Slovenia 6 Australia 5 Spain 4 Norway 3 Israel 2 Russia 1 Montenegro Iceland 12 Italy 10 Norway 8 Australia 7 Estonia 6 Sweden 5 Israel 4 Belgium 3 Slovenia 2 Azerbaijan 1 Macedonia Slovenia 12 …