Ireland fails to qualify at Eurovision with Emmy Kristiansen

Ireland has failed to qualify for the Eurovision Song Contest final with Norwegian singer Emmy Kristiansen. The country, which ties with Sweden for the most Eurovision wins, sent the 24-year-old to perform her entry Laika Party, about a Soviet dog sent to …

How these Galway friends launched ‘Ireland’s first self-service smoothie machine’

Inventors explain how they developed their product – while holding down full-time jobs Cathal Kelly and Jack Kirrane have pioneered a self-service smoothie machine. Photos: Michael McLaughlin Today at 07:44 Two friends from Co Galway have launched what …

What time and TV channel is Mayo v Louth on today in the All-Ireland Under-20 Football Championship?

The good times could well continue for Louth Football as they compete in the Under-20 All-Ireland semi-finals this evening. Although the senior outfit stole all the headlines, winning their first Leinster Football title in 68 years, something special is …

Ireland fails to qualify for Eurovision final after being knocked out in second semi-final

Ireland has failed to qualify for the Eurovision Song Contest final with Norwegian singer Emmy Kristiansen. The country, which ties with Sweden for the most Eurovision wins, sent the 24-year-old to perform her entry Laika Party, about a Soviet dog sent to …

‘People power is so important’ – BDS activist calls for support from Ireland

Palestinian activist who was detained calls for action before talk in Dublin Today at 03:30 A prominent Palestinian human rights defender has said “meaningful solidarity is needed” during a visit to Ireland. Mahmoud Nawajaa is the general co-ordinator of …

Ireland fails to qualify for the Eurovision final

Ireland’s Eurovision journey has come to an end for 2025, with EMMY failing to qualify for Saturday’s Grand Final in Basel. The Norwegian-born singer performed Laika Party, a playful tribute to the Soviet space dog, in tonight’s second semi-final but didn’ …

Heartbreak for Ireland as EMMY dumped out of Eurovision semi-final

There was Eurovision heartbreak for Ireland tonight as EMMY was dumped out of the competition at the semi-final stage in Switzerland. The Norwegian singer, 24, failed to follow in last year’s act Bambi Thug’s footsteps, who brought Ireland to the final for …

Ireland are out of the Eurovision after being eliminated in tonight's semi-final

5 hrs ago 8:44PM In case you’re wondering why the UK performed during the semi-finals – yes, the country is still guaranteed an automatic spot in the final, but their act, Remember Monday, got the chance to perform tonight as a warm-up and to generate some …

Eurovision semi-final 2: Ireland’s entry Emmy misses out on place in grand final

Take aways from semi final 2: That has to be the most costume reveals in 90 minutes ever at Eurovision.  So much flesh on show. Either that or there is a material shortage in Europe.  It has to be one of the hardest semi finals to call. Several fab …

Israel and Malta qualify for Eurovision as Ireland exits