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There was disappointment for Ireland's Eurovision hopeful EMMY in Basel on Thursday night

Eurovision - what's next for Ireland?

Last night, Emmy's Eurovision party came to a sudden end at the St Jacobshalle in Basel, Switzerland.

EMMY and her boyfriend Tommy out and about in Basel on Monday ahead of her Eurovision semi-final on Thursday evening. Photo credit: Andres Poveda

EMMY's boyfriend Tommy to cheer her on at Eurovision

Ireland's Eurovision Song Contest hopeful EMMY will have some very important support in the audience in Basel this Thursday when she takes to the stage for the contest's second semi-final - her boyfriend Tommy Kittelsen.

Eurovision Song Contest • 13 May

Naoimh Penston almost represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1995

Eurosong: '30 years is an awful lot of yesterdays'

It's that time of the year when Ireland selects its Eurovision entry. John Byrne meets singer-songwriter Naoimh Penston, who knows both the highs and lows of Europe's biggest pop showcase.

Music • 06 Feb

From next Monday, 20 January, The Ray D'Arcy Show will be revealing the six songs and acts hoping to be Ireland's Eurovision entry in Basel, Switzerland, in May

'Wildcard' among Ireland's Eurovision hopefuls

A "wildcard" act will be among the Eurovision hopefuls that will be showcased on The Ray D'Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 next week as the countdown to The Late Late Show Eurosong Special continues.

Music • 17 Jan

Bambie Thug received an evacuation alert

Bambie Thug 'safe and well' amid LA wildfires chaos

Irish Eurovision finalist Bambie Thug has spoken of how they were nearly caught up in the Los Angeles wildfires this week.

US • 10 Jan

The measures will be in place for next year's final in Basel

New Eurovision code of conduct to 'protect' artists

The organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have pledged that a new code of conduct, along with a raft of new measures, will help "protect" the wellbeing of artists following a number of controversies during this year's competition.

Music • 10 Dec 24

Bambie Thug / Image: Rhiannon Brailsford

Bambie Thug: It's a big thing to be accepted in Ireland

Bambie Thug talks to RTÉ Entertainment about their "wild" year post-Eurovision, being an Irish mammy to their young fanbase and why their new single Fangtasy is a clapback to their critics.

Music • 29 Oct 24

Late Late Show, RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, Friday, 9.35pm

Here are tonight's Late Late Show guests

Matt Lucas, Ardal O'Hanlon and Victoria Smurfit are among guests on this Friday's Late Late Show Halloween Special, with musical performances from Jedward and Bambie Thug.

Late Late Show • 25 Oct 24

Bambie Thug represented Ireland with their track Doomsday Blue in this year's Eurovision, coming sixth in the song contest

RTÉ announces search for Ireland's 2025 Eurovision act

RTÉ has announced the search to find Ireland's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

Television • 23 Sep 24

CMAT and Bambie Thug join Electric Picnic line-up

With just six weeks to go, another ten acts have joined the already jam-packed line-up for Electric Picnic 2024.

Music • 03 Jul 24

Dutch Eurovision entrant Joost Klein was disqualified following an "incident" at this year's contest

Dutch 'considering' future Eurovision participation

Dutch broadcaster Avrotros has put its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest "under consideration" after its contestant Joost Klein was disqualified during the 2024 competition in Sweden.

Eurovision Song Contest • 07 Jun 24

Disqualified Netherlands entrant Joost Klein

Netherlands reconsidering Eurovision participation

Netherlands broadcaster Avrotros has put its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest "under consideration" as a result of Joost Klein's disqualified during the 2024 competition in Sweden.

Eurovision Song Contest • 07 Jun 24

The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö was mired in controversy

Eurovision 2024 to be reviewed by 'independent expert'

The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, which was staged in Malmö, Sweden, is to be reviewed by an "independent expert" following a year mired in controversy.

Music • 05 Jun 24

Bambie Thug announces Crown The Witch European tour

Ireland's Eurovision entrant Bambie Thug has said they are excited to bring "Ouija Pop to so many countries" as they announce their very first headline European tour.

Music • 24 May 24

Bambie Thug: filed a complaint with the EBU against Israeli broadcaster Kan

Eurovision to conduct review of contest

The organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said that they will review the competition after some delegations "didn't respect the spirit of the rules".

Eurovision Song Contest • 14 May 24

Bambie Thug is a big hit with Irish viewers. Photo credit: Andres Poveda

RTÉ TV Eurovision viewing figures highest since 2018

RTÉ has confirmed the TV viewing figures for this year's Eurovision Song Contest and it was the most watched final since 2018.

Bambie Thug • 13 May 24

Bambie Thug speaking at a press conference following the Eurovision Grand Final in Malmö

Bambie accuses EBU of not supporting them in Israel row

Bambie Thug has accused the Eurovision Song Contest organisers of not supporting them over a row with Israel.

Eurovision Song Contest • 13 May 24

Nemo 'proud' to be first non-binary Eurovision winner

Eurovision winner Nemo has spoken about the significance of becoming the first non-binary person to win the song contest, saying they are "incredibly proud".

Eurovision Song Contest • 12 May 24

Bambie Thug finished sixth in Saturday night's Eurovision grand final

Bambie Thug says 'no one screams louder than the Irish'

Ireland's Bambie Thug has spoken about how grateful they are for the support from their fans at this year's Eurovision Grand Final.

Eurovision Song Contest • 12 May 24

Nemo wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Switzerland wins Eurovision, Ireland comes sixth

Switzerland's Nemo was crowned the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 winner following an eventful day in Malmö, Sweden, while Ireland's Bambie Thug finished sixth place.

Eurovision Song Contest • 13 May 24

Bambie Thug says "love will always triumph hate" at the end of their Eurovision performance

Bambie Thug issues message about love at Eurovision

Irish singer Bambie Thug said "love will always triumph hate" at the end of their performance at the Eurovision Song Contest's grand final.

Eurovision Song Contest • 11 May 24

Mariusz Malon (L) is a three-time winner at the Junk Kouture national fashion competition

Irish designer 'proud' of creating Bambi Thug's costume

A Donegal designer is part of the team that created Bambie Thug's costume for tonight's Eurovision final in Malmö, Sweden.

Eurovision Song Contest • 11 May 24

Switzerland are Eurovision champions 2023

Eurovision: All the action from the Grand Final

We'll keep you up to date with all the action from Malmö, Sweden, ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest. Bambie Thug is due to perform tenth tonight despite missing today's dress rehearsal.

Eurovision Song Contest • 11 May 24

The Eurovision Song Contest kicks of at 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player

Netherlands out, what does it mean for Eurovision final

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced a number of changes to the grand final after the disqualification of Dutch act Joost Klein.

Bambie Thug • 11 May 24

Bambie Thug has said Israel should no longer be allowed to participate in the competition

Bambie Thug 'angry' at Israeli Eurovision commentary

Ireland's Eurovision Song Contest entrant Bambie Thug has called on the competition's organisers to address commentary made on Israeli television before their performance in Tuesday's semi-final.

Eurovision Song Contest • 11 May 24