# Eurovision

Last year

2022

# 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

# european matters

Italian FA chief hopeful small number of fans can attend games as stricken French clubs cry for help

Serie A returns in mid-June, while the Ligue 1 season was declared over in early April.

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Jun 2nd 2020, 9:08 PM

# shine a light

Johnny Logan to lead sing-along during Eurovision's Europe Shine A Light show tonight

This would have been the 65th edition of the contest.

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May 16th 2020, 9:30 AM

# Story of my life

Ireland to feature in Eurovision 'song celebration' tonight

The first semi-final of the contest was due to take place in Rotterdam today.

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May 12th 2020, 4:24 PM

# What's Another Year?

Eurovision Song Contest cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak

Leslie Roy was set to represent Ireland in Rotterdam this May.

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Mar 18th 2020, 1:42 PM

# Story of my life

Ireland's 'banger' Eurovision entry has been unveiled

Lesley Roy will sing Story of My Life in Rotterdam in May.

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Mar 5th 2020, 6:20 AM

# Boycott

'Are you brave enough?': RTÉ faced slew of demands to boycott in days leading up to Eurovision

RTÉ received dozens of emails in the days leading up to this year’s competition.

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Aug 4th 2019, 12:05 AM

# A new low

A Eurovision scoring screw up means rock bottom UK actually did worse than initially announced

In related news, it means Ireland are no longer bottom of the Eurovision table.

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May 23rd 2019, 11:03 AM

# Tel Aviv

Irish Eurovision viewing figures were noticeably down compared to the last few years

A total of 284,700 people watched Saturday’s final.

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May 20th 2019, 7:02 PM

# not our year

Ireland got the lowest number of votes at the Eurovision semi-finals this year

It wasn’t to be for Irish Eurovision hopeful Sarah McTernan last Thursday.

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May 20th 2019, 9:02 AM

# Controversy

Iceland contestants have Palestine flag banners confiscated at Eurovision venue

Meanwhile Eurovision organisers released a statement after two of Madonna’s dancers wore Israeli and Palestine flags.

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May 19th 2019, 1:09 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

The Netherlands' Duncan Laurence wins Eurovision as UK finishes in last place

Eurovision fans are already blaming the Brexit factor for the UK’s dire showing.

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May 18th 2019, 11:59 PM

# Let's Get Quizzical

Quiz: How well do you know the Eurovision's biggest losers?

We can’t all be winners…

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May 18th 2019, 6:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you watch the Eurovision finals this weekend?

Ireland’s hopeful Sarah McTernan failed to advance to the finals last night.

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May 17th 2019, 11:40 AM