Ireland Eurovision 2023

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Lydon's hopes dashed as Wild Youth to represent Ireland in ... (Irish Examiner)

Dublin band Wild Youth will represent Ireland at Eurovision 2023. The group will perform their track We Are One at the competition in Liverpool this May. Also ...

"Obviously thank you to everyone who voted for us. "We hope everyone gets behind the song and we hope everyone gets behind us. His entry, Hawaii, was dedicated to his wife of nearly five decades, Nora, who is living with Alzheimer’s disease.

LIVE Eurovision 2023: Ireland hopefuls compete in RTE Late Late ... (Irish Mirror)

RTE's Late Late Show is hosting a Eurosong special to determine which Irish act will head to Liverpool in May.

A recipient of the Imelda May Scholarship, Leila Jane has been called one to watch this year. The son of a Galway-born father and a Cork-born mother (Jimmy and Eileen) his links to the country are first-generation. He also explained the public voting system to viewers, which does open until after all six acts have performed. The rest of the judges agreed, all agreeing the Longford rappers brought something different to the contest with their song. Now 19-year-old, the artist is a fan favourite to represent Ireland. The group performed their song We are One, written with Grammy-nominated songwriter Jörgen Elofsson. Among the acts going head to head for a chance to represent the country in the 67th Eurovision Song Contest is Galway native Jennifer Connolly, one of the favourites to win tonight's show. The semi-finals are scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, when Ireland's representative will first perform, and Thursday, May 11. The song was a hit with the judges who praised her performance, with former Eurovision stars Jedaward applauding the song. Many of the other judges agreed, applauding the group for bringing such a poignant song to the stage, but were unsure if the song was suited for the contest in May. Although born in London, Lydon has strong Irish roots. Liverpool will play host to this year's Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of last year's winner's Ukraine, with the final of the competition set to take place at the Liverpool Arena on Saturday, May 13.

Ireland: Your 'Eurosong 2023' preview (Eurovision.tv)

Ireland is all set to decide its entry to the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, as 6 songs take part in 'Eurosong' on Friday 3 February, during a special ...

One of these will have the honour of representing Ireland at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool. Those watching in the Emerald Isle will have 6 songs to choose from - though they won't be alone in making their minds up. Broadcasting live from RTÉ Television Centre in Dublin, host Ryan Tubridy will be on hand to usher Irish viewers through what's sure to be an entertaining evening of music and competition.

Dublin band Wild Youth in running to represent Ireland at Eurovision ... (Dublin Live)

Wild Youth and their song 'We Are One' are one of six possibilities for the Irish Eurovision entry this year.

[The Late Late Show](https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/the-late-late-show) on Friday, February 3 and the winner will be selected through a combination of public votes and International jury. The song is described as described as "a pensive, personal yet universal love song that will resonate with many" and is also "dedicated to everyone going through tough times on the journey of life, with the person they care for the most". The four other acts that are in the running to represent Ireland at the 67th Eurovision contest are ADGY, Leila Jane, K Muni & ND (Kofi Appiah and Nevlonne Dampare) and Jennifer Connolly. Their song 'We are one' was written with Grammy nominated songwriter Jörgen Elofsson and the band say they "hope that everyone loves the song that we’ve written and believe we can be the band to represent Ireland this year." [The Script](https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/the-script). [Eurovision](https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/eurovision-song-contest).

Tonight: Eurosong 2023 on Late Late Show in Ireland (esctoday.com)

Eurovision 2023 news: Good evening Europe, this is Dublin calling! The Emerald Isle, the country with the most Eurovision victories will be selecting its ...

The 2023 Irish Eurovision entry and act will be determined via a combined national jury/ international jury/televoting deliberation. Ireland’s Johnny Logan is also the only artist to have won the competition twice (1980, 1987). A total of 6 acts will be battling for the golden ticket to Eurovision 2023 during tonight’s national final.

Live discussion: Ireland's Eurosong 2023 (wiwibloggs)

Six acts compete in Eurosong 2023 during The Late Late Show for the chance to represent Ireland at Eurovision in Liverpool this May.

Tonight’s show kicks off at 21:35 GMT (CET – 1), right after the Nine O’Clock News. Tonight’s champion will receive the right to sing for Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool on 9, 11 and 13 May. The Emerald Isle has a choice to make.

LIVE: Irish artists to compete on Late Late Show's Eurosong special (Dublin Live)

The winner of tonight's contest will go on to represent Ireland at the 67th Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool this May.

He said: "I've got a feeling we will win this year's Eurovision Song Contest." Speaking about the song, he said: "The lyrics definitely come from a personal place and a story that happened in my life. The two Longford lads sang what they described as the "happiest sad song ever". Their song "We Are One" received rave reviews from both the public and the judges. Wild Youth received rave reviews from the judges for We Are One. [Eurovision](https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/eurovision) and Marty Whelan.

Ireland: Wild Youth are selected for Liverpool with 'We Are One' (Eurovision.tv)

On Friday night, Ireland selected its entry to the 67th Eurovision Song Contest. Wild Youth will fly the Irish flag in Liverpool in May, with the song 'We ...

Ireland first entered the Eurovision Song Contest in 1965. Ireland has won the Eurovision Song Contest a record 7 times in total. Logan became the only singer to win the contest twice as a singer, a record he still holds. We Are One took the Eurosong 2023 victory with 34 points, beating second-place Midnight Summer Night by Connolly by just 2 points. Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest Ireland will perform in the First Semi-Final at the 67th Eurovision Song Contest in May.

Wild Youth to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2023 (RTE.ie)

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 ...

It was such a joy." it was really polished." Celine Byrne said: "I think it is one for the Eurovision – every element of it was brilliant. Celine said: "I think it was a solid performance. Gemma said: "It was a really confident performance. Gemma said: "It is super popular now. Next, it was the turn of CONNOLLY who shared that she has a "biased opinion about Eurovision as it was a big part of my growing up". They also explained that the inspiration for their song "came from a conversation about Eurovision and how everyone should feel free to be themselves". She added: "I just worry that when it gets higher he might struggle a little bit and when you are on the big stage you need to be there 100 per cent." I think it's good because it has a dance-pop vibe which is really commercial at the moment, it's very radio-friendly." She is giving me Sia vibes, and I think it was very strong." I wanted to get up and dance."

Eurovision 2023: John Lydon fails in bid to be Ireland's act for ... (BBC News)

Public Image Ltd, which John Lydon formed after the Sex Pistols split, had hoped to go to the song contest.

"I just wanted to do this because it was something fresh," O'Donohoe told BBC News. Numbers are expected to rise significantly over the coming decades. [Liverpool was handed "the official keys" to Eurovision](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64332300) in a handover ceremony which included the semi-final allocation draw. "He loves his wife and he wants her to be recognised and he wants her disease to be spoken about and eventually cured." Instead the band Wild Youth was chosen to fly the Irish flag at the song contest in Liverpool in May. The 67-year-old had hoped his song Hawaii, about his wife Nora who lives with Alzheimer's, would be chosen "to bring awareness" to the disease.

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