JOY Eurovision

25 Feb 2012

They’re back – Ireland decides & it’s Jedward again

National Finals, Uncategorized

RTE’s “Late, Late Show”,  the world’s longest-running chat show, went musical on Friday February 24th and chose Ireland’s entry for ESC 2012.

And the boys are back for Baku.

Jedward won the selection with “Waterline” through a combination of public and regional jury vote.

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The somewhat manic twin brothers, AKA John Paul Henry Daniel Richard Grimes & Edward Peter Anthony Kevin Patrick Grimes, represented Ireland last year and came 8th.

It must be said that budget cuts at RTE appear to have reduced the Irish selection to a shadow of its former self when it was the National Song Contest.

And hear Hikki & AJ discuss the ups and downs of Ireland at Eurovision in this JoyEurovision history chat.

24 Apr 2024

JOY’s off to Sweden and you’re Invited to be United by Music

News

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20 Apr 2024

Hej Malmö! Eurovision’s back for 2024!

News

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7 May 2024

🇦🇱 United by language: BESA tells her story for all of Albania

Interviews, Music, Society & Culture

Albania is known for its amazing music and culture and it's no different in Eurovision land. This year, the Albanian public ...

5 May 2024

🇬🇷 The power of a voice: Marina Satti throws the dice for Greece

Interviews, Music, Society & Culture

Bringing cultures together is one of Eurovision's drawcards. And this year, it's even allowing one country to showcase a younger ...

4 May 2024

Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 2

Comedy, JOYEurovision: The Show, Music, Society & Culture

With one week to go, the action is heating up in Eurovision world. And the action isn't stopping as we ...