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- September 23, 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.
Ireland: Could it be Heathers for Eurovision 2018?
With another internal selection reportedly on the cards for Ireland and their country’s national broadcaster, RTÉ, for Eurovision 2018, the
Ireland: Nicky Byrne talks about DWTS-success and Eurovision
Ireland’s 2016 Eurovision representative, Nicky Byrne, is satisfied with the success of Dancing With The Stars and reminisces about his
Ireland: Special Irish Eurovision winners DVD released
A special DVD has been released to commemorate the seven Irish Eurovision victories. The DVD features archive footage of the
Ireland: Johnny Rotten for Eurovision 2018?
Johnny Rotten, the legendary lead singer of the 1970’s punk band The Sex Pistols, has teased fans about his involvement
Ireland: Jedward appear in Court over merchandise dispute
Jedward, who have represented Ireland twice in the Eurovision Song Contest, have appeared in court in Ireland where they were
Ireland: Dustin the Turkey to release brand new book
The controversial Irish comedy act from 2008, Dustin the Turkey, is to release his first book entitled Wiki Beaks. Parodying
Ireland: RTÉ calls for songs for Eurovision 2018
RTÉ, the national broadcaster of Ireland becomes the next broadcaster which opens invitations to songwriters and composers wishing to participate
Ireland: Linda Martin indicates Louis Walsh as the proper Eurovision leader
She gave her country the Eurovision victory in 1992 and for more than 40 years she’s been one of the
Ireland: Louis Walsh encourages Eurovision participation
Having been responsible for the Irish representation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, the judge of the British X-Factor Louis
Ireland: Mickey Joe Harte recording new music
Mickey Joe Harte, who represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2003, has been recording new music and tonight filmed
Ireland: RTE confirms participation in Eurovision 2018
RTE, the Irish national broadcaster has confirmed to ESCToday that Ireland will participate at the forthcoming 2017 Eurovision Song Contest
Ireland: Commentator Marty Whelan calls for return to national final
Could the Irish national broadcaster, RTE, potentially revert to selecting their Eurovision entrant via a national final once again? The rumour
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The Netherlands Eurovision 2017: 85% success for the Press Poll in the semifinals stage
The two semifinals of Eurovision 2017 are now over and the results are known. It’s time to take a look
Ireland: Marty Whelan hopeful for future Irish success
The Irish voice of Eurovision, commentator Marty Whelan, has insisted he will never give up on Ireland’s chances at the