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Historic Kildare songs now on CD - Songs from the Short Grass

The Federation of Kildare History Societies recently launched a new CD entitled 'Songs from the Short Grass'. Speaking to the Kildare Post, Brian McCabe, Federation Vice Chair stated: “Songs are an important part of the social history of any area. ...

16 Nov 2019 at 07:39

National News

John Lydon fails in bid to represent Ireland in Eurovision Song Contest

Former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon and his band Public Image Ltd (PiL) have failed in their bid to represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest. The post-punk group, formed in 1978, entered the song Hawaii, described as a “love letter” to ...

03 Feb 2023 at 23:53

National News

Greta Thunberg among 1,000s protesting against Israel competing in Eurovision

Greta Thunberg has joined pro-Palestine protests in Malmo against Israel competing in the Eurovision Song Contest. The climate activist, 21, was at the Stop Israel demonstration, between Stortorget and Molleplatsen in the centre of the Swedish ...

09 May 2024 at 19:19

Arts & Entertainment

POLL: Did Ireland deserve to qualify for the Eurovision grand final?

Ireland failed to qualify for yet another Eurovision grand final after Wild Youth didn't make the cut with their song 'We Are One' in the first semi-final in Liverpool on Tuesday night. Among those that qualified for Saturday's finale were ...

10 May 2023 at 10:42

Arts & Entertainment

Ireland at Eurovision 2023: Are Wild Youth expected to qualify for the grand final?

It is Eurovision Song Contest 2023 week in Liverpool as the first semi-final gets underway tonight - Tuesday, May 9. Ireland will compete against 14 other countries for one of the ten spots in Saturday's grand final at the Liverpool Arena....

09 May 2023 at 11:32

Arts & Entertainment

Eurovision Song Contest: What is Ireland's best finish in recent years?

Wild Youth is representing Ireland in tonight's first semi-final at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool. The Dublin-based band will perform the song 'We Are One' where they will hope to earn a place in Saturday's grand final. ...

09 May 2023 at 09:13

National News

Ireland’s Wild Youth fail to qualify for Eurovision grand final in Liverpool

Ireland’s Wild Youth have failed to qualify for the Eurovision grand final, bringing an early end to their 2023 bid. The Dublin band were among the five acts eliminated during the 15-strong first live semi-final of the week at the M&S ...

09 May 2023 at 22:36

National News

U2 confirm upcoming Las Vegas residency in Super Bowl trailer

U2 have confirmed they will be taking up a residency in Las Vegas. The world-famous Irish rock band will begin a run of dates at the newly opened MSG Sphere for an immersive show later this year. News of the residency was confirmed ...

13 Feb 2023 at 15:40

National News

Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision 2026

Iceland’s national broadcaster RUV has confirmed it will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. It is the fifth country to confirm that it will not participate in the singing competition as a result of Israel’s ...

10 Dec 2025 at 20:23

National News

Ireland’s Eurovision act feeling the nerves ahead of semi-final

The band representing Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest have said they are feeling the nerves as they prepare for next week’s semi-final. Wild Youth were described by BBC Eurovision commentator Graham Norton this week ...

04 May 2023 at 13:21

Arts & Entertainment

RTÉ announces free live concert to mark 100 years of the Irish State

RTÉ, in association with South Wind Blows and supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media as part of the Decade of Centenaries Programme 2012-2023, will present a live concert event, ...

19 Sept 2023 at 11:56

Arts & Entertainment

Sex Pistols singer competing for Irish Eurovision entry says raising Alzheimer's awareness already 'a win'

Former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon has said being able to raise awareness about his wife’s Alzheimer’s disease with his Eurovision bid song is already a win for him. The 66-year-old singer, who is vying to represent ...

17 Jan 2023 at 10:36

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