It’s been over a year since Ryan Dolan represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 and it seems he’s been a busy guy since last May. His first single since Eurovision, “Start Again”, was released in February with the lyrics reflecting his coming out as gay since Eurovision, but now Ryan Dolan is set to release the follow up …

The Irish parliament rejected a petition submitted by The People Of Ireland (And Interested Britons Too) to make “My Lovely Horse” from the UK’s TV show, Father Ted, Ireland’s official entry for next year’s contest.  The Irish Parliament actually considered the petition, albeit very briefly, before declaring that it couldn’t force Ireland’s broadcaster, RTE, to submit My Lovely Horse and that …

Back in 1997 Katrina and the Waves took Europe by storm, and won the Eurovision Song Contest by a landslide, with 227 points in the Point Theatre in Dublin. Today, Irish singer,Lee Matthews has released a cover of the winning song with proceeds going to the charity, Join Our Boys. The Charity has been set up in aid of Duchenne’s Muscular …

Every year our “Expert” Panel comes together to judge all entries for the Eurovision Song Contest and they’re back to take apart the 2014 entries and rank them accordingly. While their characters and comments may be wacky, the scores are dead serious. All 7 panelists will comment on the song and rank them accordingly giving it points using a scale …

The Irish entry for the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest 2014 was selected tonight via a special edition of the Late Late show hosted by Ryan Tubridy and Can-Linn featuring Kasey Smith was victorious with the song “Heartbeat”. You can listen to the song below. [vsw id=”Qo8P-5w5fA0″ source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”]   Ireland will perform in the second half of Semi Final 2 on …

Today RTÉ has announced the 5 hopefuls that will participating in the Irish national final this year. They are : Patricia Roe who is being mentored by her sister Valerie. She will be singing “Don’t Hold On”. Eoghan Quigg who is being mentored by Mark Murphy. He will singing “The Movie Song”. Cann – Linn featuring Kasey Smith are being mentored …

RTE, has confirmed that it will reveal the names of the 5 candidates that will compete in the 2014 Eurosong final in early February. As with past years the Irish broadcaster has opted for the same format. 5 mentors will have the sole responsibility of selecting 5 entries for the Eurosong 2014. The national final will be broadcast live on …

The format for the 2014 Irish national selection has been revealed. As with past years the Irish broadcaster has opted for the same format. 5 mentors will have the sole responsibility of selecting 5 entries for the Eurosong 2014. The national final will be broadcast live on the Late Late Show on the 28th of February. The 2014 mentors are …

There has been lots of requests all around on different sites querying would the Irish song selection process be changed for 2014? Today it was announced by Michael Kealy (RTEs Head of Delegation at Eurovision) that RTE were looking at all possible options for the 2014 Eurosong. Meetings have been taking place between Mr Kealy and the new Head of …

ESC United talked to all 8 acts that had their first rehearsals today. They will be performing in the second half of Semi Final 1 at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden. The Semi Final will take place exactly one week from today (Tuesday, May 14th, 2013) so let’s get to know them a little better.   1. Montenegro …