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EMMY on Eurovision: 'I was so grateful to be there'

EMMY has been reflecting on her semi-final exit from the Eurovision Song Contest, admitting her disappointment but also the joy she felt as she got to "fulfil my childhood dream".

Eurovision • 17 May

The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final from the St Jakobshalle in Basel, with commentary from Marty Whelan, airs on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player from 8pm

It's Basel dazzle as Eurovision winner crowned tonight

The countdown is on to tonight's Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final as Basel, Switzerland hosts the world's biggest televised live music event.

Eurovision • 17 May

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.

Eurovision • 20 May

EMMY flying the flag for Ireland - but it wasn't to be as Ireland bow out.

In Pictures: Eurovision - the second semi-final

Take a look at EMMY as well as the bonkers, bizarre and eye-popping moments from the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland.

Eurovision • 15 May

EMMY performing during the Eurovision semi-final in Basel

Ireland fails to qualify for the Eurovision final

Ireland's Eurovision journey has come to an end for 2025, with EMMY failing to qualify for Saturday's Grand Final in Basel, Switzerland.

Eurovision • 16 May

EMNMY rehearsing for her performance in Basel. Photo credit: Andres Poveda

EMMY hailed as 'a little ball of positive energy'

Michael Kealy, RTÉ's Head of Delegation at the Eurovision Song Contest, has said that Ireland's entry, EMMY, is an 'absolute dream' and that she has been great to work with.

Eurovision Song Contest • 15 May

Young Irish Eurovision fan flies to Basel to meet EMMY

A young Irish Eurovision fan travelled from Dublin to Basel, the city in Switzerland hosting this year's song contest, to lend her support to Ireland's Eurovision hopeful, Norwegian singer EMMY.

Eurovision • 15 May

Watch the second semi-final on RTÉ2 tonight from 8pm

Here is the running order for Eurovision semi-final 2

Ireland is among the 16 countries vying for a place in the Grand Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest as the second semi-final gets underway in Basel this evening.

Eurovision Song Contest • 15 May

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Thursday

The second Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final 2025 sees Emmy represent Ireland, Helen Skelton presents new series Forever Home, Pker Face continues, and there's a documentary about Real Madrid star Vini Jr . . .

Television • 15 May

Hazel Brugger, Sandra Studer and Michelle Hunziker will present the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025

Eurovision rehearsal footage leak sparks legal action

The Eurovision Song Contest has brought in lawyers following the leak of rehearsal footage, after a "potential hack" of an online feed

Eurovsion Song Contest • 13 May

Photo issued by SRF broadcasters of Swiss Eurovision Song Contest star Zoe Me, who has said she would "love" it if the Canadian singer Celine Dion makes a comeback at the competition. Photo credit: SRF/Maurice Haas/PA Wire

Switzerland tees up 'beautifully organised' Eurovision'

Switzerland is living up to its stereotype by delivering a "beautifully organised" Eurovision Song Contest, the director of the event has said.

Eurovision Song Contest • 12 May

It's Douze Points from Ireland! EMMY will perform third in the second semi-final on Thursday, 15 May. / Photo: Andres Poveda

Eurovision's EMMY: 'I just want to make Ireland proud'

It's all about "silver, space and a rocket" for Ireland's Eurovision entry EMMY as she prepares for take-off in Basel, Switzerland, later this week for the second song contest semi-final.

Eurovision Song Contest • 12 May

Marty Whelan avatar joins My Eurovision Party

RTÉ Kids has united with the European Broadcast Union to launch the first-ever Roblox Experience - and it features an avatar of Eurovision Song Contest host Marty Whelan.

Eurovision Song Contest • 09 May

Linda Martin welcomed EMMY and her brother Erlend to her dog shelter in Dublin

Eurovision winner Linda Martin gives EMMY advice

Eurovision legend Linda Martin gave advice to EMMY, this year's hopeful for Ireland, telling the 24-year-old Norweigan singer to "embrace it" because it's "going to go past in a flash".

Eurovision • 09 May

EMMY will perform third in the second Eurovision semi-final on Thursday 15 May Photo: Alma Bengtsson/EBU

EMMY wraps her second Eurovision rehearsal in Basel

Ireland's Eurovision entry EMMY has completed her second rehearsal in Basel, Switzerland as the countdown continues to her semi-final performance next Thursday.

Eurovision Song Contest • 08 May

Watch! EMMY brings Laika Party to Trinity College

Ireland's Eurovision hopeful EMMY put in an out-of-this-world performance alongside her brother and a troupe of dancers ahead of her appearance on Friday night's Late Late Show.

Eurovision Song Contest • 07 May

The Norwegian singer performed Laika Party at the St Jakobshalle in Basel Photo: Corinne Cumming/EBU

Laika like that - EMMY has first Eurovision rehearsal

Ireland's Eurovision entry EMMY has completed her first rehearsal in Basel, Switzerland as the countdown continues to her semi-final performance on Thursday week.

Eurovision Song Contest • 06 May

EMMY (holding the Tricolour at Oslo Airport) will perform third in the second Eurovision Song Contest semi-final on Thursday 15 May. Tune in on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player from 8pm

EMMY at them! Ireland's Eurovision hope heads to Basel

Eurosong winner EMMY and Team Ireland have arrived in Basel, Switzerland ahead of their first Eurovision Song Contest rehearsal on Monday.

Eurovision Song Contest • 05 May

Emmy - "I love Ireland so much and we're so grateful for the support that they have shown us"

Irish Eurovision entry Emmy hopes to 'bring happiness'

Ireland's entry in the Eurovision Song Contest has said it is "really important" that the competition continues to deliver light-hearted entertainment despite the current political climate.

Eurovision • 15 Apr

EMMY is representing Ireland at the Eurovision 2025

Eurovision semi-finals running order announced

The running orders for the semi-finals of this year's Eurovision Song Contest have been announced, with Ireland set to perform third in the second semi-final.

Eurovision • 13 May

EMMY will represent Ireland at this year's Eurovision Song Contest

Everything you need to know about Eurovision 2025

It's almost Eurovision time again! Find out everything you need to know about this year's Eurovision Song Contest right here.

Eurovision • 25 Mar

Remember Monday will perform What the Hell Just Happened? in May at the St Jakobshalle arena in Basel, Switzerland

Remember Monday to represent UK at Eurovision

Girl group Remember Monday have been confirmed as the act that will represent the UK at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.

Music • 07 Mar

EMMY - "We have met so many lovely people. They are so supportive and we are so, so grateful"

Eurosong winner EMMY had booked Saturday flight home

Ireland's Eurovision entry EMMY has told RTÉ Entertainment she did not fancy her chances of winning The Late Late Show Eurosong Special with Laika Party - and had originally booked a flight home to her native Norway for the Saturday.

Music • 12 Feb

Donal Skehan has responded to criticism from Samantha Mumba about the Eurosong judging panel

Mumba says Eurosong panel 'dismissive' of contestants

Samantha Mumba has said she "feels strongly" that the Eurosong judging panel "were dismissive of all the contestants" which she described as "disappointing".

Eurovision • 11 Feb

Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga in Shōgun

Everything you need to know about Shōgun

Epic historical drama Shōgun has swept the Emmy nominations with 25 nods. Here is everything you need to know about the lavish series.

Television • 18 Jul 24