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David Whelan with pro partner Salome Chachua

David Whelan on that elusive 30 and life after DWTS

Wild Youth musician David Whelan is ready to hit the dancefloor again this weekend on Dancing With The Stars, and says he is "hugely pushing" himself to secure that elusive perfect score and make it into the final.

Television • 09 Mar 24

David Whelan and Salome Chachua in action on Sunday's show All photos: Kyran O'Brien

DWTS' David and Salome save the best for last

Wild Youth singer David Whelan and his professional dance partner Salome Chachua are top of the Dancing with the Stars leaderboard heading into next Sunday's elimination.

Dancing with the Stars • 15 Jan 24

DWTS David Whelan: 'I'd a really tough year last year'

Wild Youth star David Whelan has put a "nightmare" year behind him as he recovered from serious injuries and now gets his kicks on Dancing With the Stars.

Dancing with the Stars • 14 Jan 24

Ryan O'Shaughnessy from Ireland performs during dress rehearsals for the first semi final of Eurovision Song Contest on May 7, 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Pedro Gomes/Getty Images)

Former Irish finalist weighs in on Eurovision debate

The last Irish act to qualify for the grand finale of Eurovision has called for the country to follow in the footsteps of the UK in "mixing up" its strategy.

Eurovision • 11 May 23

Wild Youth failed to make it to the final with their song We Are One

Wild Youth 'devastated' to be out of Eurovision

The head of Ireland's Eurovision delegation has said that Wild Youth are "devastated" not to have qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest final this Saturday after they failed to make it through last night's semi-final.

Eurovision Song Contest • 11 May 23

Eurovision exit "very hard to fathom" - Marty Whelan

RTÉ's Eurovision Song Contest commentator Marty Whelan has said that seeing Irish hopefuls Wild Youth miss out on a place in the grand final is "very hard to fathom".

Eurovision Song Contest • 10 May 23

Disappointment again for Ireland at Eurovision

Ireland's Wild Youth have failed to qualify for the Eurovision grand final, bringing an early end to their 2023 bid.

Eurovision Song Contest • 10 May 23

Wild Youth are set to take to the Eurovision stage in Liverpool tonight

Eurovision first semi-final - as it happened

Disappointment for Ireland again as Wild Youth fail to qualify for Saturday's final. Here's how the night unfolded

Eurovision • 09 May 23

Wild Youth have said that performing in Liverpool feels like being close to home, and they have felt huge energy from the Eurovision fans in the city
Photo credit: Mollie McKay

Wild Youth Liverpooling the dream at Eurovision

Ireland's Wild Youth have described competing in Eurovision as "one of the greatest things we've done as a band".

Eurovision • 09 May 23

Wild Youth with RTÉ Eurovision Guru Marty Whelan / Image: Mollie McKay

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

Wild Youth represent Ireland in tonight's Eurovision Song Contest semi-final, Real Madrid host Manchester City in the Champions League semi-final, Mad Women looks at old TV ads, and there's a tribute to British comedy legend Eric Sykes . . .

Television • 09 May 23

Wild Youth during Eurovision rehearsals in Liverpool on Monday Photo: Getty Images

Wild Youth carry Irish hopes in Eurovision semi tonight

The group Wild Youth will be hoping to book Ireland's Eurovision grand final place when they perform in the contest's first semi-final in Liverpool tonight.

Eurovision Song Contest • 09 May 23

Wild Youth are set to perform in the first Eurovision semi-final tonight

Everything you need to know about Eurovision 2023

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

Eurovision • 09 May 23

Ireland will compete in the first semi-final which is taking place on Tuesday, 9 May.

Eurovision: How the voting works – and what has changed

The Eurovision Song Contest is widely known for its fiendishly complex voting system.

Eurovision • 08 May 23

Wild Youth: "It's all starting to feel very real."

Wild Youth attend Eurovision opening ceremony

This year's Eurovision acts, including Ireland's Wild Youth, were welcomed to Liverpool at the official opening ceremony on Sunday.

Eurovision • 07 May 23

Wild Youth at The Cavern Club Photos: Mollie McKay

Wild Youth perform at iconic club ahead of Eurovision

Ireland's Eurovision hopefuls Wild Youth performed at the iconic Liverpool venue The Cavern Club on Friday evening as they count down to taking to the stage in Tuesday's first semi-final.

Eurovision Song Contest • 06 May 23

Wild Youth on stage during a dress rehearsal for the Eurovision in Liverpool

Wild Youth feeling nervous ahead of Eurovision

The band representing Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest have said they are feeling the nerves as they prepare for next week's semi-final.

Eurovision Song Contest • 04 May 23

Conor O'Donohoe and David Whelan of Wild Youth (Pic: Chloe Hashemi/EBU)

Wild Youth complete second day of Eurovision rehearsals

Ireland's Wild Youth have just finished their second day of rehearsals at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, singing We Are One.

Eurovision Song Contest • 03 May 23

Graham Norton praises Irish Eurovision entry

Graham Norton has tipped Ireland's Eurovision entry Wild Youth to do well in the song contest in Liverpool, praising the group's "good athematic song".

Eurovision Song Contest • 03 May 23

The Eurovision Song Contest grand final takes place in Liverpool on Saturday 13 May, with Ireland competing in the first semi-final on Tuesday 9 May.

Top stats for 1,373 songs from Eurovision finals

With one week to go until Ireland competes in the first Eurovision Semi-Final, we take a look at the Eurovision entries have evolved since the first Song Contest in 1956.

Eurovision • 01 May 23

Wild Youth want to move on after a "stressful" week

Irish Eurovision hopefuls Wild Youth have said they want to concentrate on playing music after a "stressful" week in which they parted company with their creative director Ian Banham.

the late late show • 28 Apr 23

Wild Youth are among the guests on tonight's The Late Late Show

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

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Television • 27 Apr 23

Wild Youth 'difference in beliefs' to creative director

Irish Eurovision hopefuls Wild Youth have said they split with creative director Ian Banham because of "differences in beliefs".

Eurovision Song Contest • 26 Apr 23

First acts revealed for Bulmers Live this June

The first acts for Bulmers Live at Leopardstown in Dublin this June have been announced with Ireland's Eurovision hopefuls Wild Youth, Keywest and Mark McCabe on the bill.

Music • 04 Apr 23

Wild Youth with Irish Eurovision stalwart Johnny Logan in Tel Aviv last night. Also pictured is Michael Kealy - Head of RTÉ's Eurovision Delegation

Wild Youth meet Johnny Logan on Eurovision pre-tour

Two generations of Irish Eurovision stars grabbed a photo op last night when two-time winner Johnny Logan and this year's Irish hopefuls Wild Youth met up in Tel Aviv.

Eurovision Song Contest • 04 Apr 23

Ireland to perform sixth in first Eurovision semi-final

Ireland will perform sixth in the first semi-final of the Eurovision song contest, after Portugal and before Croatia.

Television • 22 Mar 23