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Samantha Mumba - "If people can give their opinion on national television, surely I'm allowed to give my opinion on my own Instagram page. I think that's fair"

Samantha Mumba on Eurosong: 'I stand by what I said'

Singer Samantha Mumba has told The Brendan O'Connor Show on RTÉ Radio 1 that she stands by her February criticism of the Eurosong judging panel and is a "bit surprised" at the amount of coverage her comments have generated.

Music • 11 Jun

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

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

The Late Late Eurosong Special takes centrestage, Robert De Niro and Elton John are among Graham Norton's guests, Denise Van Outen lifts the lid on alcohol-free drinks, while Jodie Comer stars in The Bikeriders . . .

Television • 07 Feb

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

The Swiss city of Basel will host the glitzy annual television extravaganza at the St Jakobshalle indoor arena, with the semi-finals on 13 and 15 May, and the final on 17 May

Eurovision's first wave of tickets sells out in minutes

The first wave of 42,000 tickets for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest sold out within minutes on Wednesday, organisers have said.

Music • 29 Jan

NIYL's first Eurosong interview and the premiere of his track Growth aired on Friday's Ray D'Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1

Eurosong hopeful 'shook to the core' by his big chance

NIYL, the sixth and final artist in the running to represent Ireland at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, has told The Ray D'Arcy Show that he was "shook to the core" when he heard he had been selected for The Late Late Show Eurosong Special.

Music • 27 Jan

(L-R) Samantha Mumba and EMMY will premiere their songs on The Ray D'Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 today at 3pm

Samantha Mumba and EMMY join Eurosong line-up

Irish singer-songwriter Samantha Mumba and Norwegian singer-songwriter EMMY have been revealed as the next two acts hoping to represent Ireland at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.

Music • 27 Jan

Reylta: "The song is really dramatic. I think it's a magic song."

Second Eurovision hopeful: The song is really dramatic

Reylta, who has been revealed as the second artist in the running to represent Ireland at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland, this May, said she believes her track "is a magic song".

Music • 24 Jan

Bambie Thug to represent Ireland at this year's Eurovision

Bambie Thug to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2024

Bambie Thug was crowned champion on Friday night's Late Late Show Eurosong Special and will now represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden, in May.

Eurosong 2024 • 17 Dec 24

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

Lots happening today as Barry Keoghan stars in WWII drama series Masters of the Air, Nicole Kidman leads the cast in Expats, it's Eurosong time on The Late Late Show, and there's the season finale (sob!) of The Traitors . . .

Television • 26 Jan 24

Wild Youth Eurovision performance to be 'big and bold'

Wild Youth lead singer Conor O'Donohoe has promised that Ireland's Eurovision performance will be "big and bold".

Music • 19 Mar 23

Wild Youth will represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in May

Wild Youth to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2023

Wild Youth were crowned champions on Friday night's Late Late Show Eurosong Special and will now represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool in May.

Eurovision • 04 Feb 23

Tubs talks Eurovision: 'I think we could win this one'

Tonight's Late Late Show Eurosong Special sees the nation decide the song that will represent Ireland at May's Eurovision Song Contest - and host Ryan Tubridy reckons this year's crop is a prime harvest.

Eurovision • 03 Feb 23

Eurosong: Hawaii - Public Image Limited

Public Image Limited celebrated their 40 Anniversary in 2018 and are fronted by former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon, also known as Johnny Rotten.

Eurosong • 02 Feb 23

Eurosong: Down in the Rain - K Muni & ND

Down in the Rain by Longford duo K Muni & ND is described by the artists as a testament to their determination.

Eurosong • 02 Feb 23

Eurosong: Wild - Leila Jane

Leila Jane is an indie pop singer-songwriter based in Dublin who was described as '"one to watch'" by Late Date's Cathal Murray.

Eurosong • 02 Feb 23

Eurosong: We Are One - Wild Youth

Wild Youth are a four-piece band from Dublin, who have a string of top hits in Ireland and have toured with names including Niall Horan, Lewis Capaldi, and Westlife.

Eurosong • 02 Feb 23

Eurosong: Midnight Summer Night - CONNOLLY

Midnight Summer Night was written one night during the pandemic when Leitir Meailláin's Jennifer Connolly was just 17 years old.

Eurosong • 02 Feb 23

Eurosong: Too Good For Your Love - ADGY

Too Good for Your Love was written by ADGY (Andrew Carr) as a piano ballad during lockdown and is a collaboration with producer Boksay.

Eurosong • 02 Feb 23

You can help decide who will fly the flag for Ireland at this year's Eurovision Song Contest

Who will represent Ireland at Eurovision?

Ireland's bid for glory at Eurovision 2023 will take centre stage tonight in the Late Late Show Eurosong Special, where Ireland's six hopefuls will battle it out to represent Ireland in Liverpool this May at the 67th Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurosong • 03 Feb 23

Brooke Scullion - The Derry singer was named the winner of the Late Late Show Eurosong 2022 Special on Friday night Photo: Andres Poveda

Brooke Scullion to represent Ireland in Eurovision

Brooke Scullion, singing the song That's Rich, has been chosen to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin in May.

Music • 07 Feb 22

The Late Late Show Eurosong 2022 Special, RTÉ One, 9:35pm

Here is the line-up for tonight's Late Late Show

Ireland's six Eurovision hopefuls take to the stage live on The Late Late Show Eurosong 2022 Special tonight on RTÉ One.

Television • 04 Feb 22

Tonight's the night for our Eurovision hopefuls

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Friday

It's a special Eurosong night on The Late Late Show as the nation chooses its tune, Uma Thurman is among Graham Norton's guests and she also pops up in new drama Suspicion, while Alan Ritchson stars in Reacher . . .

Television • 04 Feb 22

Who will sing for Ireland at Eurovision? Decision time!

Ireland's six Eurovision hopefuls are taking to the stage live on The Late Late Show Eurosong 2022 Special, vying for the chance to represent the nation at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Italy next May.

Television • 04 Feb 22