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# Song contest

This year
2023
Peter Flanagan: 'We were class at Eurovision back then' - remembering when Ireland was edgy & cool
The comedian looks at the quirks of Irish Eurovision entries over the years and says we’ve (probably) come a long way.
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May 9th 2023, 6:30 PM
Last year
2022
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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25.8k
May 11th 2022, 7:24 AM
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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25.1k
Feb 25th 2022, 4:42 PM
All time
Could we do it? People are feeling nervously good about Ireland's chances in tonight's Eurovision
A win may be a big ask, but the signs for a good showing are looking good.
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May 12th 2018, 6:02 PM
This man will represent Ireland at this year's Eurovision
Dubliner Ryan O’Shaughnessy will perform the song ‘Together’ later this year in Lisbon.
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Jan 31st 2018, 12:35 PM
Portugal scores first ever Eurovision with simple ballad (and not a glitzy backup dancer in sight)
The fado-tinged song “Amar Pelos Dois” was performed by 27-year-old Salvador Sobral, who is awaiting a heart transplant.
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May 14th 2017, 9:56 AM
Bigger than the SuperBowl but still a joke? Here’s why Eurovision is bigger, better and more ballsy then ever
You should be watching the big show tonight.
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6.1k
May 13th 2017, 1:00 PM
Poll: Are you going to watch the Eurovision?
Be honest.
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25.3k
May 8th 2017, 12:45 PM
Romania has been disqualified from the Eurovision
The country’s national broadcaster has been banned from the contest for not paying debts.
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49.9k
Apr 22nd 2016, 11:40 AM
Nicky Byrne will represent Ireland at this year's Eurovision
The 2FM DJ and former Westlife star will sing ‘Sunlight’ at the semi-final stage in Stockholm in May with the aim of qualifying for the contest proper on Saturday 14 May.
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Jan 13th 2016, 7:00 AM
Eurovision 2015 Flying Conchita, vanishing women, and Swede heroes
All the action, live from Vienna.
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May 23rd 2015, 7:50 PM
The Hardest Eurovision Quiz Ever
Are you a Johnny Logan or a Jahn Teigen? … Reckon you know your Dana Rosemary Scallon from your Dana International?
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32.9k
May 23rd 2015, 9:30 AM
The 12 most important moments from the first Eurovision semi-final
aaaaaand we’re off.
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May 19th 2015, 10:30 PM
A definitive ranking of the Six Nations' best national anthems
You’re welcome, Europe.
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14.3k
Feb 6th 2015, 6:52 PM
"It's the end of Europe!": Conchita's win sparks outrage from Russian politicians
“Fifty years ago the Soviet army occupied Austria. We made a mistake in freeing Austria. We should have stayed.”
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89.1k
May 11th 2014, 7:55 PM
Poll: Ireland are out, but will you be watching the Eurovision tonight?
Ireland aren’t in the final for the first time since 2009. Does that bother you?
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18.9k
May 10th 2014, 12:00 PM
A little dancer from Bray completely won over the Eurovision last night
She stole the dance segment. Robbed it.
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May 9th 2014, 8:03 AM
Jedward qualify for Eurovision final in Baku
The Irish duo were the last of ten acts announced this evening as qualifying for the final.
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May 22nd 2012, 9:59 PM