Eurovision
# eurovision - Saturday 12 May, 2012
The Daily Fix: Saturday
In the Fix: Latest referendum poll, what’s going on in Greece, and surviving a robot uprising (video).
Video: Jedmania as Jedward ‘jed off’ in search of Eurovision glory
Hysteria at Dublin Airport this morning…
# eurovision - Wednesday 28 March, 2012
The Daily Fix: Wednesday
All the biggest news stories from the day, as well as any of the bits and pieces you may have missed.
Like: San Marino restored to Eurovision after removing ‘Facebook’ from song
Valentina Monetta’s song ‘Facebook, Uh, Oh, Oh’ had been kicked out of the competition for trademark violation.
# eurovision - Tuesday 13 March, 2012
Riverdance bids farewell to US
After 16 years Riverdance will end its US tour in June. The final St Patrick’s Day performance will take place in Chicago this weekend.
# eurovision - Thursday 8 March, 2012
Watch: The Russian grannies that will sing at the Eurovision song contest
This is not a joke.
# eurovision - Tuesday 6 March, 2012
Irish songwriter hoping for Eurovision success – with Moldova
Aidan O’Connor’s track Live Forever is in the running to become Moldova’s national entry to Azerbaijan.
# eurovision - Monday 5 March, 2012
The Daily Fix: Monday
All the day’s big stories, plus any bits and pieces you may have missed…
Irish songwriter pens Eurovision entry for… Romania
Karl Broderick wrote Twilight as a nod to the popular book and film series of the same name.
# eurovision - Friday 2 March, 2012
The Daily Fix: Friday
All the day’s main news as well as the bits and pieces that you may have missed…
# eurovision - Saturday 25 February, 2012
Jedward thank their ‘jedicated’ fans as they head for Eurovision… again
‘Baku’ to the future….
# eurovision - Friday 24 February, 2012
In pictures: Here’s what to expect from tonight’s Eurosong contest
Five acts square off on tonight’s Late Late Show for the chance to represent Ireland…
The Daily Fix: Friday
Your nightly news round-up…
# eurovision - Thursday 23 February, 2012
Homeowners evicted and their houses demolished in Azerbaijan – report
Human Rights Watch says that homeowners have been forcibly evicted and their houses demolished in the area where the arena for the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest is being built.
# eurovision - Tuesday 21 February, 2012
Poll: Should Ireland bother entering the Eurovision any more?
Ireland has the best record of any Eurovision entrant, but we haven’t won it since televoting was introduced. Should we still try?
VIDEOS: Which of these songs should be Ireland’s Eurovision entry?
The Eurosong entrants have been released ‘early’ to help the public make their choice. Which of the five should we send?
# eurovision - Saturday 21 January, 2012
Prime numbers: the week in stats
How ‘special’ can a special adviser be? How many As can a credit rating have? And just how expensive can pneumonia be?
# eurovision - Saturday 31 December, 2011
5 things that were bothering Charlie Haughey in 1981
State papers show that while he was only Taoiseach for half the year, Haughey found a number of issues to get riled up about.
# eurovision - Saturday 30 July, 2011
The Daily Fix: Saturday
Every evening, TheJournal.ie brings you a round-up of the day’s main news stories, as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed.
Celeb gossip and deaths get Irish people ‘googling’
The Irish show their love of all things juicy and sporty but the Eurovision gets a spot too (of course).
# eurovision - Friday 17 June, 2011
Jexcessive? RTÉ spent over €200k on Jedward’s Eurovision jaunt
New figures give the total cost of Jedward’s Eurovision attempt.
# eurovision - Thursday 19 May, 2011
Confirmed: Obama to hold public event at Dublin’s College Green
The President and First Lady will join Enda Kenny at a free-entry public event next Monday, the government confirms.
# eurovision - Sunday 15 May, 2011
The Daily Fix: Sunday
In today’s Fix: The head of the IMF charged with attempted rape; Arrests aboard a Ryanair flight to Dublin; Tragedy strikes Waterford communion celebration; Violence on the Israeli/Syrian border; and Enda on the Queen’s impending visit.
Eurovision joy for Azerbaijan but Jedward come home disappointed
Disappointment for the Dublin twins as they come a respectable eighth with Azerbaijan taking the spoils of the 2011 Eurovision song contest.
# eurovision - Saturday 14 May, 2011
The Daily Fix: Saturday
In your Fix this evening: The palace is looking forward to the Queen’s visit but Sinn Féin most definitely is not; the woman who was decapitated in Tenerife yesterday is named; Haiti’s new president takes office; Dylan gets defensive; and Jedward goes global.
# eurovision - Friday 13 May, 2011
The Daily Fix: Friday
In your Friday Fix: Shocking beheading in Tenerife; DAA chairman resigns; Clerics killed in Libya; A ‘hi-tech’ bosca bruscair in Dublin; Porn stash at the bin Laden compound; and a “smash-and-grab” raid at the Irish Farm Centre.
Jed we can: Twins to perform for Obama… if they win on Saturday
The Sun says a victorious Jedward would be booked to entertain President Obama – as the bookies slash the odds on an Irish win.
# eurovision - Thursday 12 May, 2011
How Twitter reacted to Jedward’s Eurovision debut
The Twitterati have been out in force and had plenty to say about the Dublin duo.
Jedward do Dusseldorf: Irish duo into Saturday’s Eurovision final
The Dublin duo with the incomprehensible quiffs have made it into Saturday’s final after performing their song ‘Lipstick’ in the semi-finals in Germany tonight.
The Daily Fix: Thursday
In today’s Fix: Security threat ahead of Obama visit; Howlin talks tough on the bailout; Swift justice in the courts; school construction woes; what it’s like to default; and Jedward mania.
Luck of the draw: the omens are good for Ireland’s Eurovision hopefuls
Jedward are last to perform in tonight’s second semi-final – but that hasn’t been hindered other acts in the past.
# eurovision - Tuesday 10 May, 2011
# eurovision - Wednesday 4 May, 2011
Google trends predict Eurovision near-miss for Jedward
They might not be the bookies’ favourite, but John and Edward Grimes are among the hottest Eurovision search on Google.
# eurovision - Friday 8 April, 2011
Hooked: Frankie Sheahan’s rugby weekend preview
The former Munster man sends this update from Brive ahead of a massive weekend for Irish rugby.
# eurovision - Saturday 26 March, 2011
Jedward take on Vincent Browne
Meanwhile, one of the two singers may require vocal cord surgery ahead of their Eurovision appearance.
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Nine things to know this morning: ECB preparing emergency funds for Irish banks; radiation leaked into sea near Fukushima; and rebels take key Libyan city.
# eurovision - Saturday 12 February, 2011
Poll: Are you happy with Ireland’s Eurovision song for 2011?
Have your say about Ireland’s Eurosong representation in today’s poll.
Jedward’s Lipstick selected as Ireland’s Eurosong
Singing, dancing duo delighted to be heading to the 56th Eurovison: “We cannot sleep we are so excited the most excited ever.”
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Nine things to know this morning: black box retrieved from fatal Cork crash; Sinn Féin set to announce job creation plans; and Jedward heading to the Eurovision.
# eurovision - Thursday 13 January, 2011
Jedward among five acts shortlisted for Eurovision
They haven’t gone away you know… the Lucan lads will battle to represent Ireland at the Eurovision in Düsseldorf.






















































