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Ireland: Five Eurosong artists revealed, songs coming tomorrow

Posted on February 5, 2014February 6, 2014
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byPadraig Muldoon

It’s been a long, teaser-free 3 months since RTÉ launched Eurosong 2014. But that’s all changing, as RTE have finally revealed the five Irish contenders. They are: Patricia Roe, Eoghan Quigg, Can-linn,…

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Ireland: Former Eurovision Star Joe McCaul Diagnosed With MS

Posted on January 22, 2014January 22, 2014
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byPadraig Muldoon

Joe McCaul, one half of Ireland’s 2005 brother-sister act – Donna & Joe, has revealed that he is is suffering from multiple sclerosis.

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Eurosong 2014: Does Samantha Mumba want to sing for Ireland?

You may not know Samantha Mumba, but you may recognise her biggest hit. “Gotta Tell You” charted in 17 countries in 2000 and 2001, climbing all the way to No.…

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WATCH: Jedward Thrust Back Into X Factor Final

Posted on December 17, 2013September 20, 2016
byDeban Aderemi

The X-Factor is the UK’s most popular television talent show. Despite its audience viewing figures plummeting to an all-time low of 9 million viewers last weekend, the show remains one…

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Jedward & Bucks Fizz Join Ylvis for Special Performance of “The Fox”

Posted on November 17, 2013November 17, 2013
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byPadraig Muldoon

Last Friday BBC held its annual “Children in Need” telethon, raising a whopping £31 million for charity. But one aspect of the mammoth 6 hour show had a very strong…

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Conchita Wurst Irish TV Interview: I Deserve a Fabulous Life

Posted on November 17, 2013March 31, 2014
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byPadraig Muldoon

Last night Conchita Wurst appeared on “The Saturday Night Show” – RTÉ’s flagship Saturday chat show – to discuss Eurovision, her beard, Tom Neuwirth and discrimination.

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Meet the Mentors: The People Charged With Finding Ireland’s Eurovision 2014 Entry

Posted on November 17, 2013November 17, 2013
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byPadraig Muldoon

On Halloween RTÉ revealed the names of the mentors for Eurosong 2014. But how much do we actually know about the 5 individuals? And are they up for the task…

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MTV EMAs 2013: Jedward Dance Like Crazy, Marco Mengoni a No Show

Posted on November 11, 2013November 12, 2013
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byKatie Wilson

We all gathered around the TV last night, Haribos in one hand and iPhone in the other, waiting to see Marco Mengoni or Lena hopefully win an award at the…

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Ireland: Selection Process for Eurovision 2014 Announced

It may be getting chillier by the day outside but Eurovision season is just getting warmed up, as Ireland becomes the latest country to announce its selection plans for the…

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Snubbed: Jedward Left Off “The X Factor – The Greatest Hits” Album

Posted on October 19, 2013January 13, 2020
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byPadraig Muldoon

To mark its 10th anniversary, “The X Factor UK” is releasing a celebratory 2 disc, 34 track, greatest hits album. Big names like Leona Lewis, One Direction and Olly Murs…

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Ireland: Is Linda Martin Set to Perform With “Get Lucky” Star?

Posted on October 14, 2013October 14, 2013
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byPadraig Muldoon

Following on from her infamous cover of the song, it looks as if Eurovision winner Linda Martin could be about to “Get Lucky” and sing live with one of the…

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Melanie McCabe: From X Factor to Eurovision?

Posted on October 9, 2013September 20, 2016
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byWilliam Cahill

Always the bridesmaid and never the bride. It’s an apt description of 20-year-old aspiring pop star Melanie McCabe, who has auditioned for the X Factor four times but never made…

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Eimear Quinn and Friends Sing a Song for Ireland

Posted on October 7, 2013October 21, 2013
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byPadraig Muldoon

Out of all of Ireland’s Eurovision triumphs, Eimear Quinn’s win with “The Voice” is my favourite. So, 17 years after her victory in Norway, I’m delighted to report that Eimear…

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Ireland: Eurovision Dropout Melanie McCabe Wows X Factor Judges

Posted on September 9, 2013August 6, 2018
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byPadraig Muldoon

Just as we can expect Eurovison to come around every May, we can also expect to see Dubliner Melanie McCabe tryout for the “X Factor” on a seemingly continual basis.…

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Ireland: Nicole Scherzinger to Cover Zoe Alexis’ “Fire”?

It’s mid August, which can mean only one thing – the juggernaut which is the X Factor will be returning to UK and Irish television screens very shortly. As always…

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A Week in Tweets: Ryan Dolan

Posted on August 19, 2013August 19, 2013
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byPadraig Muldoon

Welcome to the first edition of “A Week in Tweets”. The premise is simple. Each week we will follow a random Eurovision star on Twitter and then compile a list…

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Ireland: Johnny Logan Raps His Way to Chart Success

Posted on August 18, 2013October 14, 2016
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byPadraig Muldoon

What’s another year? Or 26? For that’s the length of time Johnny Logan has had to wait for his first post Eurovision hit in Ireland. The drought finally ended at…

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Ireland: Jedward Make Cameo In Avril Lavigne Lyrics Video

Posted on August 14, 2013August 14, 2013
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byWilliam Lee Adams

If Avril Lavigne’s lyrics video for “Rock N Roll” proves anything, it’s that Jedward are everywhere.

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Ireland: Five Eurosong artists revealed, songs coming tomorrow

Ireland: Former Eurovision Star Joe McCaul Diagnosed With MS

Eurosong 2014: Does Samantha Mumba want to sing for Ireland?

WATCH: Jedward Thrust Back Into X Factor Final

Jedward & Bucks Fizz Join Ylvis for Special Performance of “The Fox”

Conchita Wurst Irish TV Interview: I Deserve a Fabulous Life

Meet the Mentors: The People Charged With Finding Ireland’s Eurovision 2014 Entry

MTV EMAs 2013: Jedward Dance Like Crazy, Marco Mengoni a No Show

Ireland: Selection Process for Eurovision 2014 Announced

Snubbed: Jedward Left Off “The X Factor – The Greatest Hits” Album

Ireland: Is Linda Martin Set to Perform With “Get Lucky” Star?

Melanie McCabe: From X Factor to Eurovision?

Eimear Quinn and Friends Sing a Song for Ireland

Ireland: Eurovision Dropout Melanie McCabe Wows X Factor Judges

Ireland: Nicole Scherzinger to Cover Zoe Alexis’ “Fire”?

A Week in Tweets: Ryan Dolan

Ireland: Johnny Logan Raps His Way to Chart Success

Ireland: Jedward Make Cameo In Avril Lavigne Lyrics Video

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