# Eurovision

This year

2023

# Here we go again

Ireland will take part in Eurovision next year despite recent run of disappointing results

RTÉ confirmed today that it is seeking song submissions for next year’s contest.

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Jun 15th 2023, 8:09 PM

# RIP

Former Eurovision entrant Roy Taylor has died

Taylor was a campaigner for motor neurone disease, which he was diagnosed with five years ago.

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Jun 2nd 2023, 2:37 PM

# Eurovision

Ireland placed 12th in Tuesday's Eurovision semi-final

Ireland’s Wild Youth scored two places away from qualifying for last night’s final.

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May 14th 2023, 12:34 PM

# ukraine latest

Ukrainian Eurovision act's hometown bombed during performance last night

Moments after the electronic duo finished performing, they posted on Instagram that Ternopil was under attack.

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May 14th 2023, 7:49 AM

# Eurovision

Sweden have won the Eurovision to equal Ireland's record of seven song contest wins

Hold me. Now.

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May 14th 2023, 12:01 AM

# Cash

Quiz: How much do you know about European currencies?

Test your knowledge.

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May 13th 2023, 10:00 PM

# Eurovision

Tractors, unicorns and Edgar Allan Poe: Ten acts to look out for at tonight's Eurovision final

Graham Norton joins the presenting lineup for tonight’s show from Liverpool.

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May 13th 2023, 8:30 PM

# verification

'Alarm bells' should be sounding over Musk's sudden Twitter changes, EBU boss says

‘If you start arbitrarily putting new levels on what is or isn’t trusted, then I think that’s bad for democracy,’ said Noel Curran.

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May 13th 2023, 12:10 AM

# Another year

UK's achievement shows countries can turn Eurovision fortunes around, EBU boss says

Sam Ryder finished second in the contest last year, and the UK is hosting this weekend.

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May 12th 2023, 5:21 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should New Zealand be allowed to enter the Eurovision?

Australia and Israel already compete in the contest.

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May 12th 2023, 12:21 PM

# Eurovision

Campaigners who raised ire of right-wing press insist they're not 'plotting to hijack Eurovision'

Members from the Liverpool for Europe group plan to hand out 75,000 EU flags at this week’s Eurovision in Liverpool.

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May 12th 2023, 11:37 AM

# Eurovision

Volodymyr Zelenskyy will not be allowed to deliver a video address at Eurovision final

The European Broadcasting Union said that “one of the cornerstones of the contest is the non-political nature of the event”.

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May 12th 2023, 10:24 AM

# Noel Curran

Former RTÉ Director General says Patrick Kielty would be 'brilliant choice' for Late Late

Negotiations between the presenter and the national broadcaster are understood to be at an advanced stage.

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May 11th 2023, 10:30 PM

# Part Deux

Eurovision: Another ten acts have made it through to complete the lineup for the final

16 more countries competed in the second semi-final tonight.

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May 11th 2023, 10:08 PM

# Eurovision

RTÉ's Head of Eurovision delegation blames 'chronic underfunding' for recent contest failures

Michael Kealy described the situation as ‘a bit like a rundown train running on a poorly maintained track and it’s always late’.

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May 11th 2023, 1:55 PM

# now what

'Nothing feels authentic': Why is Ireland flatlining at Eurovision and what needs to happen?

Ireland’s dark decade continued last night – so how can we turn things around for next year?

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May 10th 2023, 4:46 PM

# Liverpool

Ireland's Wild Youth have crashed out of Eurovision at the semi-final stage

The group’s entry, We Are One, failed to make the grade when the ten finalists were announced.

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May 9th 2023, 11:31 PM

# Liverpool

Eurovision: Everything you need to know as Ireland's Wild Youth compete in the first semi-final

So who are the favourites this year? Who’s hosting it? Does Ireland have a shot?

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May 9th 2023, 8:02 PM

Voices

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

# liverpool 2023

Notes from the Eurovision: X Factor-style climax axed by BBC and the Irish are 'feeling good'

Meanwhile, Marty Whelan isn’t sold on “older gentlemen in their underpants”.

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May 9th 2023, 3:05 PM

# Quiz

Quiz: How much do you know about Eurovision?

The contest is taking place this week in Liverpool.

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May 6th 2023, 10:00 PM

# Controversy

Wild Youth 'focused on Eurovision' after controversy over former creative director's tweets

The band ‘cut ties’ with creative director Ian Banham yesterday.

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Apr 26th 2023, 4:05 PM

# Ian Banham

Irish Eurovision act Wild Youth 'cut ties' with creative director after tweets on trans issues

“Wild Youth is a band that stands for unity and kindness,” the band said in a statement today.

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Apr 25th 2023, 6:23 PM

# Liverpool

Final remaining tickets for Eurovision final sell out in an hour

The UK is hosting this year’s competition on behalf of last year’s winners Ukraine.

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Apr 24th 2023, 3:49 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you try to get tickets to Eurovision in Liverpool?

There are nine shows in total that fans can buy tickets for – six rehearsals and three live shows.

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Mar 7th 2023, 10:27 AM

# eurovision 2023

Fancy heading to the Eurovision in Liverpool? The scramble for tickets begins today

You must have a Ticketmaster UK account to purchase tickets and fans are encouraged to create their account in advance.

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Mar 7th 2023, 9:02 AM

# Front and Centre

Graham Norton, Alesha Dixon and Ukrainian singer among hosts of Eurovision 2023

The BBC has released a list of hosts who will present the two semi-finals and grand final in May.

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Feb 22nd 2023, 12:56 PM

# Test Yourself

Quiz: How well do you know these chart-topping stars who entered Eurovision?

Can you get douze points on this quiz?

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Jan 15th 2023, 10:00 PM

# eurovision 2023

Here are the six songs vying to be Ireland's entry to this year's Eurovision Song Contest

It’s never too early for Eurovision fever.

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Jan 9th 2023, 4:14 PM

# Here's Johnny

Sex Pistols singer John Lydon is in the running to represent Ireland in the Eurovision

Irish pop outfit Wild Youth have also been revealed as one of the finalists for the Eurosong.

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Jan 9th 2023, 10:13 AM

Last year

2022

# Eurovision

Liverpool to host Eurovision Song Contest in 2023

The contest is being held in the UK after this year’s winner, Ukraine, was deemed unable to host because of the Russian invasion.

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Oct 7th 2022, 7:47 PM

# Eurovision

Eurovision 2023 to be held in either Liverpool or Glasgow

Ukraine won the contest this year but the UK, who came second, will host due to Russia’s invasion.

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Sep 27th 2022, 2:43 PM

# Eurovision

Belfast loses out as shortlist of UK Eurovision host cities for 2023 announced

Glasgow, Manchester and Sheffield are among the cities shortlisted to host the contest next year.

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Aug 12th 2022, 9:09 AM

# Eurovision

UK to host Eurovision 2023 after organisers rule out Ukraine due to safety concerns

This year’s contest was won by Ukrainian entry Kalush Orchestra.

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Jul 25th 2022, 1:00 PM

# Safety

EBU defends decision not to hold Eurovision in Ukraine, citing high risk of mass casualty event

The decision has been criticised by the Ukrainian government, which said it had provided guarantees on safety standards.

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Jun 23rd 2022, 3:56 PM

# Eurovision

Ukraine to challenge decision to stop it hosting Eurovision 2023

The EBU earlier deemed the country Ukraine unable to fulfil requirements due to the ongoing war.

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Jun 17th 2022, 8:26 PM

# The Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Thursday

Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.

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May 19th 2022, 9:03 PM

# Podcast

The Explainer: Why isn't Ireland winning the Eurovision Song Contest?

Listen to find out some of the surprising reasons why.

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May 19th 2022, 6:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Did you watch the Eurovision final?

Ukraine won the top prize, as expected.

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May 15th 2022, 10:19 AM

# Eurovision

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will host Eurovision 2023 as Kalush Orchestra triumph in Turin

Contest oganisers the EBU will begin planning with Ukraine but say there are “unique challenges involved”.

Contest oganisers the EBU will begin planning with Ukraine but say there are "unique challenges involved".

The folk-rap group - as men of fighting age - had to get special permission to leave their country for the contest and are expected home tomorrow.

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May 15th 2022, 9:50 AM