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  • August 3, 2026

Ireland

Ireland holds seven Eurovision Song Contest victories, a record shared with Sweden, and has competed since 1965, dominating the 1990s with four wins in five years. RTÉ opted out of the 2026 contest in Vienna. The latest Eurovision news from Ireland is collected here.
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Eurovision 2016 Betting Odds: Ups and Downs through the season

The betting odds might be a good way to predict the result of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. They change
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Ireland: Linda Martin reserved about Ireland’s chances

Former Irish Eurovision representative and 1992 winner Linda Martin is reserved about Nicky Byrne’s chances at the Eurovision Song Contest
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Ireland: Watch Nicky Byrne’s first Sunlight performance

This weekend saw Ireland’s selected Eurovision 2016 representative, Nicky Byrne perform his official entry, Sunlight live for the first time
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Ireland: Nicky Byrne signs record deal with Universal Music Ireland

Irish Eurovision 2016 representative Nicky Byrne has signed his first solo record deal with Universal Music Ireland. The artist revealed
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Ireland: Johnny Logan supports Nicky Byrne for Ireland

Johnny Logan – known to many as Mr. Eurovision – has given his support to Nicky Byrne, who was recently
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Ireland: RTÉ’s top ten Eurovision moments

Following today’s announcement that Nicky Byrne is to represent Ireland at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, broadcaster RTÉ has released
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Ireland: It’s official Nicky Byrne goes to Stockholm

After all the turmoil around the web that Nicky Byrne is tipped to be the next Irish representative at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest, RTÉ cleared up the scene.
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Ireland: Westlife singer Nicky Byrne reported as Eurovision 2016 representative

No more Late Late Shows for Ireland? Several Irish newspapers report today that Nicky Byrne, the former Westlife member, will
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Ireland: A happy Christmas and exciting 2016 for Eimear

Christmas is set to be busy for Irish singer Eimear Quinn. This coming Thursday 10th December, the star will perform at
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‘Winners of Eurovision’ Concert in Dortmund on 26 March

The Westfalenhallen in Dortmund, Germany, will host the Eurovision Winners Concert on 26 March. Eight previous winners have already confirmed their
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Eurovision 2016: EBU releases participant list

The EBU (European Broadcasting Union) has released the list of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest participating countries today. A total
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Eurovision 2016: How many countries will join us in Stockholm?

How many countries will compete at the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm next month? Will it be 40, 41,
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Watch Now: Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015!

The 13th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held tonight. A total of 17 countries will go on
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[UPDATED] Eurovision 2016: Jon Ola Sand confirms 41 participants so far

The Executive Supervisor for the Eurovision Song Contest Mr. Jon Ola Sand has confirmed today that at least 41 countries