Ireland

Blast from the past: Ireland 2003

We know a lot about Eurovision; this is knowledge we want to share with you. Therefore we’d like to bring you a blast from the past. Back to 2003, we will talk about the Irish entry, “We’ve got the world”, sung by Mickey Harte.  You’re a star In the days

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Road to Rotterdam: Ireland

Irish Lesley Roy had 2 hits in the United States in 2008. After that she was mainly busy writing songs for others. She did release a few singles herself, but they were not a success. In 2020 it all changed: Lesley Roy was internally selected for the Eurovision Song Contest

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Lesley Roy

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts NameLesley Roy Born17 september 1986 Nationality🇮🇪 Irish National SelectionInternal Selection In Eurovision2021 Rotterdam2020 Rotterdam (Cancelled) SongMaps (2021)Story of my life (2020) Biography Lesley Roy is an Irish singer, born in Balbriggan, Dublin. She first signed a record deal in 2006, which resulted in an album

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Brian Kennedy

About Quick Facts NameBrian Edward Patrick Kennedy Born12 October 1966 Nationality🇮🇪 Irish National SelectionEurosong 2006 In Eurovision2006 Athens SongEvery Song is a Cry for Love (2006) Biography Brian Edward Patrick Kennedy, born on October 12, 1966, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is a celebrated Irish singer-songwriter and author. Growing up on

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Dervish

About Quick Facts MembersBrian McDonaghLiam KellyTom MorrowShane MitchellCathy JordanMichael Holmes Founded1989 Nationality🇮🇪 Irish National SelectionEurosong 2007 In Eurovision2007 Helsinki SongThey Can’t Stop The Spring (2007) Biography Dervish is a renowned Irish traditional music ensemble formed in 1989 in County Sligo, Ireland. The original lineup featured Liam Kelly (flute/whistle), Shane Mitchell

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Dustin the Turkey

© Daniel Aragay, wikimedia commons About Quick Facts NameJohn Morisson Active1989-2010, 2020- Nationality🇮🇪 Irish National SelectionEurosong 2008 In Eurovision2008 Belgrade SongIrelande Douze Points (2008) Biography Dustin the Turkey is one of Ireland’s most recognizable television characters. Created and operated by Johnny Morrison, he made his first appearance in the late

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Niamh Kavanagh

About Quick Facts NameNiamh Kavanagh Born13 February 1968 Nationality🇮🇪 Irish National SelectionEurosong 2010The Irish National Song Contest 1993 In Eurovision2010 Oslo1993 Millstreet SongIt’s For You (2010)In Your Eyes (1993) Biography  Niamh Kavanagh, born on 13 February 1968, is an acclaimed Irish vocalist celebrated for her victory at the Eurovision Song

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Nicky Byrne

© EBU/Thomas Hanses About Quick Facts NameNicholas Byrne jr. Born09 October 1978 Nationality🇮🇪 Irish National SelectionInternal selection 2016 In Eurovision2016 Stockholm SongSunlight (2016) Biography Nicky Byrne is an Irish singer, songwriter, radio- and television presenter. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1978. Byrne began his football career playing for Home

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Ryan Dolan

© Albin Olsson About Quick Facts NameRyan Dolan Born22 July 1985 Nationality🇮🇪 Irish National SelectionEurosong 2013 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongOnly Love Survives (2013) Biography Ryan Dolan (born 22 July 1985) is an Irish pop singer. He was born in Strabane in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.  Dolan’s track “Only Love Survives”

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