Russia can compete in Eurovision 2022 despite Ukraine invasion, organisers say Statement comes as Ukraine’s official broadcaster calls for Russia to be excluded from the competition The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022
'Non political' Eurovision still plans to welcome Russia and Ukraine The event is due to take place in Italy in May Wales Online · Feb 24, 2022
Russia can compete in Eurovision despite Ukraine invasion, bosses announce Acts from both Russia and Ukraine are 'welcome' at The Eurovision Song Contest later this year, with organisers describing the competition as a "non-political cultural event". The statement comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a full-scale invasion of Ukraine Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2022
Russia can compete in Eurovision despite Ukraine invasion, organisers say It comes after the act chosen to represent Ukraine in Turin withdrew over a reported 2015 visit to Russia-occupied Crimea. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022
Ukrainians more interested in Eurovision than Russia threat, says Briton in Kyiv Daniel Williams, 45, said it would take Russian ‘hardware’ crossing the border into Ukraine for most people to leave their homes. The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022
The Rasmus share music video for Eurovision bid ‘Jezebel’ ahead of Finland qualifier Band behind 2003’s hit ‘In the Shadows’ are hoping to represent Finland at Eurovision this year The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022
Pop and geopolitics: American Song Contest aims to tap Eurovision formula NBC will host new competition, modelled on European institution that has mined melodies and political antagonisms for decades The Guardian - US · Feb 14, 2022
Tommy Tiernan wins back RTE chat show viewers as Ryan Tubridy loses 60k during Late Late Eurosong special Less than half a million viewers tuned in to watch both shows at the weekend Irish Mirror · Feb 7, 2022
Brooke Scullion: Co Derry singer set to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2022 She will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of fellow Derry Eurovision star Dana who won the competition representing Ireland in 1970 Belfast Live · Feb 5, 2022
RTE Late Late Show viewers slam in-studio judges as being 'way off the mark' as representative for Eurovision 2022 announced Friday night's show ended with Brooke Scullion and her song 'That's Rich' being announced as Ireland 2022 representative in the Eurovision Song Contest Irish Mirror · Feb 4, 2022
Nicky Byrne says we need bigger bands like The Coronas to represent Ireland at Eurovision to win it 'Not that RTE don’t take it seriously, they absolutely do' Irish Mirror · Feb 4, 2022
Inside RTE Marty Whelan's family life - children, Alfie and no plans to slow down Whelan has been RTE’s official commentator for the Eurovision song contest over the last two decades, and has said he is "all set" for this evening's Late Late Show which will see Ireland's entry for 2022 selected. Irish Mirror · Feb 4, 2022
RTE Late Late Show will see six singers compete for Eurovision entry Viewers at home will have the opportunity to cast their vote to decide who will fly the Irish flag at Eurovision Dublin Live · Feb 4, 2022
Rylan lands BBC Eurovision role with Scott Mills after outpouring of support TV star Rylan Clark has been confirmed for a big role to do with this year's Eurovision Song Contest Chronicle Live · Feb 3, 2022
Irish Mirror · Feb 3, 2022 RTE Late Late Show: Marty Whelan and Riverdance to feature on Eurosong special For the first time in several years, viewers at home will have the opportunity to cast their vote for their favourite song and help to decide who will fly the Irish flag at Eurovision
Dublin Live · Feb 3, 2022 RTE Late Late show set for Eurovision special The public will have a chance to cast their vote for Irelands Eurovision representative
Irish Mirror · Feb 2, 2022 RTE's Marty Whelan lifts lid on Winning Streak return hopes Exclusive: The legendary Eurovision commentator is set to take to screens on Friday for a special Eurosong contest
Dublin Live · Feb 2, 2022 X-Factor legend Mary Byrne turned down chance to sing in Eurovision Singer Mary was approached by two song writers to take part in the Eurovision
Irish Mirror · Feb 1, 2022 Everything you need to know about Eurosong special Late Late Show as Ryan Tubridy teases 'enormous' event From the songs to the judging rules, here's everything you need to know
Dublin Live · Feb 1, 2022 Panti Bliss launches campaign to announce Ireland’s Eurovision scores on RTE Twitter went into a frenzy with celebrities across the nation supporting Panti’s dreams
Irish Mirror · Jan 31, 2022 Eurovision Song Contest 2022 confirms running order with Ireland performing in second half of second semi-final Ireland will be up against Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania and Sweden for a place in the final
Daily Mirror · Jan 25, 2022 Lucie Jones now - Eurovision, married to X Factor co-star and Simon Cowell spat Lucie Jones came in eighth on The X Factor in 2009 - and she was heartbroken, claiming she wanted to 'punch' Simon Cowell - but has since found major success on the stage as well as marrying a fellow singer she met at her audition
Irish Mirror · Jan 21, 2022 Singer-songwriter Miles Graham enlists help of Amy Winehouse's band for Eurovision 2022 entry Miles is Ireland's sixth Eurosong hopeful hoping to fly the flag for Ireland in Itay this May
Irish Mirror · Jan 20, 2022 Westlife and The Coronas singers join forces for Eurovision 2022 glory with 'banger' song The tune has already been labelled 'a banger' and marks Nicky Byrne's second bid in the competition
Belfast Live · Jan 19, 2022 Derry singer Brooke Scullion in bid to represent Ireland in Eurovision - listen to her song here The song made its debut on RTÉ Radio on Wednesday morning