Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

DARA representing Bulgaria with the song ‚Bangaranga‘ and winner of the Eurovision Song Contest, performs the winning song on stage

Has the gleam come off Eurovision's glitter ball?

Inside the Wiener Stadthalle, the Viennese home to this year's 70th Eurovision final on Saturday night, we were introduced to a new phrase, 'Bangaranga', writes Evelyn O'Rourke.

Entertainment • 19 May

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Quieter mood in Vienna as Eurovision final nears

RTÉ's Arts and Media Correspondent Evelyn O'Rourke is in Vienna as the countdown continues to Saturday night's Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final.

Eurovision Song Contest • 15 May

RTÉ DG defends tender sought for Toy Show appeal

RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst has written to staff defending the decision to seek "philanthropy advice and grant distribution services" for the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal.

Ireland • 13 May

This year marks 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest, but Ireland will not be participating

Eurovision boycott: How did we (not) get here?

The 70th Eurovision Song Contest kicks off tonight, with the first semi-final being held in the host city of Vienna.

Analysis and Comment • 12 May

First UCD Creative Industries class hosts showcase event

UCD's Creative and Cultural Industries BA celebrated its inaugural graduating class with its first Student Capstone Showcase event on the Belfield campus.

Get Creative • 13 May