# Eurovision

Last month

January 2023

# Test Yourself

Quiz: How well do you know these chart-topping stars who entered Eurovision?

Can you get douze points on this quiz?

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Jan 15th 2023, 10:00 PM

# eurovision 2023

Here are the six songs vying to be Ireland's entry to this year's Eurovision Song Contest

It’s never too early for Eurovision fever.

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Jan 9th 2023, 4:14 PM

# Here's Johnny

Sex Pistols singer John Lydon is in the running to represent Ireland in the Eurovision

Irish pop outfit Wild Youth have also been revealed as one of the finalists for the Eurosong.

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Jan 9th 2023, 10:13 AM

Last year

2022

# Eurovision

Liverpool to host Eurovision Song Contest in 2023

The contest is being held in the UK after this year’s winner, Ukraine, was deemed unable to host because of the Russian invasion.

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Oct 7th 2022, 7:47 PM

# Eurovision

Eurovision 2023 to be held in either Liverpool or Glasgow

Ukraine won the contest this year but the UK, who came second, will host due to Russia’s invasion.

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Sep 27th 2022, 2:43 PM

# Eurovision

Belfast loses out as shortlist of UK Eurovision host cities for 2023 announced

Glasgow, Manchester and Sheffield are among the cities shortlisted to host the contest next year.

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Aug 12th 2022, 9:09 AM

# Eurovision

UK to host Eurovision 2023 after organisers rule out Ukraine due to safety concerns

This year’s contest was won by Ukrainian entry Kalush Orchestra.

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Jul 25th 2022, 1:00 PM

# Safety

EBU defends decision not to hold Eurovision in Ukraine, citing high risk of mass casualty event

The decision has been criticised by the Ukrainian government, which said it had provided guarantees on safety standards.

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Jun 23rd 2022, 3:56 PM

# Eurovision

Ukraine to challenge decision to stop it hosting Eurovision 2023

The EBU earlier deemed the country Ukraine unable to fulfil requirements due to the ongoing war.

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Jun 17th 2022, 8:26 PM

# The Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Thursday

Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.

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May 19th 2022, 9:03 PM

# Podcast

The Explainer: Why isn't Ireland winning the Eurovision Song Contest?

Listen to find out some of the surprising reasons why.

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May 19th 2022, 6:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Did you watch the Eurovision final?

Ukraine won the top prize, as expected.

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May 15th 2022, 10:19 AM

# Eurovision

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will host Eurovision 2023 as Kalush Orchestra triumph in Turin

Contest oganisers the EBU will begin planning with Ukraine but say there are “unique challenges involved”.

Contest oganisers the EBU will begin planning with Ukraine but say there are "unique challenges involved".

The folk-rap group - as men of fighting age - had to get special permission to leave their country for the contest and are expected home tomorrow.

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May 15th 2022, 9:50 AM

# Quiz

QUIZ: How much do you know about Ireland's Eurovision journey over the years?

It wasn’t our year but we still hold some pretty impressive records.

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May 14th 2022, 11:00 PM

# Eurovision

'Help Mariupol, help Azovstal now': Ukraine singer makes appeal from Eurovision stage

Frontman Oleh Psiuk appealed for help for the trapped fighters to a TV audience of up to 200 million people.

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May 14th 2022, 10:07 PM

# live from turin

Eurovision: Seven songs to watch and other key things to know ahead of tonight's Grand Final

Need to catch up ahead of tonight’s show?

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May 14th 2022, 8:00 PM

# Final Countdown

Wolves, handbasins and hints of chaos: Notes from a slightly bonkers Eurovision build-up

Eurovision 2022 is a peculiar mix of showbiz, politics, tourism, cheese and chaos. Here’s what’s been happening.

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May 14th 2022, 11:30 AM

# extended ban

Eurovision: Steps now being taken to remove Russia from future contests, EBU boss says

Noel Curran said it very quickly became apparent in the wake of the invasion that Russia couldn’t be allowed take part this year.

Noel Curran, a former head of RTÉ, said it very quickly became apparent in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine that Russia couldn't be allowed take part in Eurovision.

He wouldn't be drawn on where the contest might be staged next year if Ukraine - overwhelming favourites in Turin - take the top prize.

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May 13th 2022, 10:10 PM

# turin proud

Fleeting hopes and a familiar crush of disappointment: Irish fans on our Eurovision knock-out

Ireland’s less-than-stellar showing in the modern contest continued last night as we failed to seal a slot in the final.

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May 13th 2022, 9:11 AM

# Eurovision

Ireland's Brooke Scullion out of the Eurovision after failing to qualify from semi-final

The Derry singer failed to finish in the top ten in tonight’s heat in Turin.

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May 12th 2022, 10:11 PM

# Eurovision 2022

Eurovision: What you need to know as Ireland battles for one of ten remaining slots in Saturday final

It’s going to be a tough task but singer Brooke Scullion says she’s confident her performance will break through.

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May 12th 2022, 8:10 PM

# Song contest

Favourites Ukraine and nine other countries qualify for Eurovision final

Ireland’s entry, Brooke Scullion, will take to the stage in tomorrow’s semi-final.

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May 11th 2022, 7:24 AM

# Eurovision

Favourites Ukraine take to the stage as first Eurovision semi-final takes place tonight

17 countries will compete for 10 spots in Saturday’s grand final.

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May 10th 2022, 12:26 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you be watching Eurovision this week?

Sure what’s another year?

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May 9th 2022, 10:06 AM

Voices

Opinion: Eurovision Song Contest may seem frivolous but in wartime, it matters

Johnny Fallon discusses the political relevance of the song contest coming up this week in the midst of the war in Ukraine.

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May 9th 2022, 8:15 AM

# Eurovision

Russia thrown out of this year's Eurovision over Ukraine invasion

The European Broadcasting Union said Russian involvement would bring the contest ‘into disrepute’.

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Feb 25th 2022, 4:42 PM

# that's rich

Brooke Scullion to represent Ireland at Eurovision after winning Eurosong

Six acts competed in the Late Late Show Eurosong 2022 Special last night.

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Feb 5th 2022, 8:34 AM

All time

# Måneskin

Eurovision winners deny doing cocaine in the Green Room

Footage of Måneskin singer Thomas Raggi went viral last night.

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May 23rd 2021, 2:31 PM

# Eurovision

Italy have won Eurovision 2021 with the UK finishing rock bottom on 'nul points'

After a gap last year, the contest was held in front of a live crowd of 3,500 in Rotterdam.

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May 22nd 2021, 11:48 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you watch the Eurovision final tonight?

What’s Another Year?

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May 22nd 2021, 9:51 AM

# a song for ireland

Eurovision: Ireland's Lesley Roy has failed to qualify for this Saturday's song contest final

The first Eurovision semi-final was held this evening in Rotterdam.

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May 18th 2021, 10:14 PM

# a song for ireland

Eurovision is back - here's everything you need to know about this year's contest

G’wan Lesley.

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May 18th 2021, 3:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you watch the Eurovision this week?

What’s Another Year?

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May 16th 2021, 9:57 AM

# A song for Europe

Fans may be allowed to attend 2021 Eurovision Song Contest

The government said it wants to allow a maximum of 3,500 people to attend a total of nine shows in the city of Rotterdam.

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Apr 1st 2021, 9:27 PM

# Minsk

Belarus barred from taking part in this year's Eurovision

The EBU rejected both songs the country put forward.

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Mar 27th 2021, 4:00 PM

# Eurovision

Christians in Cyprus protest against Eurovision entry they say promotes satanic worship

The artist says her song has been misinterpreted and is about an abusive relationship between two lovers.

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Mar 6th 2021, 1:48 PM

# Maps

This is Ireland's entry for Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam

Last year’s contest was cancelled for the first time in its 65-year history.

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Feb 26th 2021, 9:26 AM

# going ahead

Eurovision will 'definitely take place' this year with contingency plans in place, organisers say

The announcement was made this afternoon.

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Feb 3rd 2021, 12:18 PM

# let's try that again

Lesley Roy will be Ireland's contestant for next year's Eurovision

Roy was due to perform the ‘Story of My Life’ in The Netherlands this year, but the competition was cancelled.

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Dec 17th 2020, 5:01 PM

# eurogiants

Moment of Mbappe magic seals France victory as Ronaldo-less Portugal win comfortably

Belgium were also among the European heavyweights to record Nations League opener wins.

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Sep 5th 2020, 10:33 PM