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WATCH: Johnny Logan Hates on Jedward and RTÉ

Posted on February 20, 2011March 1, 2014
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Two-time Eurovision winner Johnny Logan has hurled criticism at Irish state broadcaster RTÉ, saying they have become “the masters of their own destruction” and destroyed their credibility at Eurovision by…

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Eurovision Death Match: Ireland’s Jedward vs. Slovakia’s TWiiNS

Posted on February 18, 2011October 19, 2013
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Are you seeing double? First Ireland decides that it’s sending identical twins John Paul Henry Daniel Richard Grimes and Edward Peter Anthony Kevin Patrick Grimes (aka Jedward) to Eurovision 2011.…

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Ireland: Jedward Wins Eurosong 2011 with “Lipstick”

Posted on February 12, 2011October 14, 2016
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byWilliam Lee Adams

If you believed the hype and the bookies, then Ireland’s Eurosong 2011 was a foregone conclusion. Former X-Factor stars Jedward would don garish outfits, sing a song of dubious quality, and…

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Bookies: Jedward the Favorite to Win Ireland Eurosong 2011

Posted on February 10, 2011March 14, 2011
byWilliam Lee Adams

On the eve of Ireland’s Eurosong 2011 contest, RTE Radio 1 debuted the full version of each of this year’s finalists. Based on that—and, we imagine, a dose of insider…

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Ireland Eurosong 2011: Shortlist Leaked

An insider with connections to the RTE, Ireland’s national broadcaster, has revealed the five contestants who will compete in Eurosong 2011, Ireland’s national selection contest. Their songs have not yet…

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Irish Drag Queen’s Tribute to 1993 Eurovision Winner Niamh Kavanagh

Posted on January 8, 2011May 11, 2012
byWilliam Lee Adams

Wiwi can’t stop watching Sheila Fits-Patrick’s video tribute to 1993 Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh. Fits-Patrick, a well-known drag queen in Ireland and the winner of Miss Alternative Ireland 2010, spoofs…

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“In Your Eyes” Remix — Niamh Kavanagh (Eurovision 2010, Ireland)

Posted on May 15, 2010October 14, 2016
byWilliam Lee Adams

Niamh Kavanagh won Eurovision in 1993 and this year she’s back with another inspiring ballad. Wiwi loves him some slow song, but it’s time to mix it up! Wiwi’s friends…

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“It’s For You” Lyrics — Niamh Kavanagh (Ireland, Eurovision 2010)

Posted on February 22, 2010March 8, 2012
byWilliam Lee Adams

“It’s For You” Lyrics — Niamh Kavanagh (Ireland, Eurovision 2010)

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Italian Version of Ireland’s 2009 Eurovision Entry ‘Et Cetera’

Posted on July 26, 2009March 6, 2011
byWilliam Lee Adams

Ireland’s Eurovision organizers spent 182,000 euros this past year selecting and supporting Sinaed Mulvey & Black Daisy with their song Et Cetera. And while the rocker chicks didn’t deliver a…

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Ireland’s Sinead Mulvey and Black Daisy Prove That Losing Is Costly

Posted on June 30, 2009March 6, 2011
byWilliam Lee Adams

The Irish Independent has revealed that RTE, the Irish broadcaster responsible for the country’s involvement with Eurovision, spent 182,000 euros on their 2009 entry Sinead Mulvey and Black Daisy. The…

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“Et Cetera” Lyrics — Sinead Mulvey and Black Daisy (Ireland, Eurovision 2009)

Posted on February 22, 2009April 26, 2016
byWilliam Lee Adams

Read the lyrics to “Et Cetera” by Sinead Mulvey and Black Daisy—Ireland’s contestants at Eurovision 2009. They finished 11th in the second semi-final with 52 points.

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Ireland

WATCH: Johnny Logan Hates on Jedward and RTÉ

Eurovision Death Match: Ireland’s Jedward vs. Slovakia’s TWiiNS

Ireland: Jedward Wins Eurosong 2011 with “Lipstick”

Bookies: Jedward the Favorite to Win Ireland Eurosong 2011

Ireland Eurosong 2011: Shortlist Leaked

Irish Drag Queen’s Tribute to 1993 Eurovision Winner Niamh Kavanagh

“In Your Eyes” Remix — Niamh Kavanagh (Eurovision 2010, Ireland)

“It’s For You” Lyrics — Niamh Kavanagh (Ireland, Eurovision 2010)

Italian Version of Ireland’s 2009 Eurovision Entry ‘Et Cetera’

Ireland’s Sinead Mulvey and Black Daisy Prove That Losing Is Costly

“Et Cetera” Lyrics — Sinead Mulvey and Black Daisy (Ireland, Eurovision 2009)

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New music this week: Songs from Nemo, Joost, Lara Fabian and more

Eurovision 1976 winner Martin Lee from Brotherhood of Man passes away aged 77

New music this week: Songs from Bambie Thug, Damiano David, Jerry Heil and more

Ireland accepting Eurovision 2025 song submissions until November 18 deadline

New music this week: Songs from Brunette, Emma, Tina Karol and more

New music this week: Songs from Raiven, Nebulossa, Mustii and more

Matchless World of Beauty – Mariya Yaremchuk’s documentary about her father lands on Netflix after becoming a box office success in Ukraine

Netherlands: AVROTROS will decide Eurovision 2025 participation by November 1, following EBU deadline extension

Ukraine confirms Eurovision 2025 participation — and “new surprises” for Basel

The Netherlands: Eurovision commentator Cornald Maas wants the country to compete in Basel in 2025

Poll: Who should win the OGAE Song Contest 2024?

Liverpool: Eurovision 2023 special

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