Eurovision's most successful nation launches into the fray on Friday night when TV station RTÉ broadcasts the national final which could lead to Ireland's eighth win. In a continuation of the pared down competition we've seen in recent years, five acts will compete for the honour of representing their country. We meet them here.
Irish broadcaster Raidio Telefís Éireann aims to be back at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, and has announced how it intends to go about seeking an eighth victory.
After successfully representing Ireland twice in a row, the twins are back with something completely unique. Their new single Luminous seems to have surprised everyone, as the Irish duo literally spreads intense amount of light in its music video, which was released yesterday in Ireland.
Stockholm may have lost out to Malmö in the fight to host next years contest, but that isn't stopping the city from getting into the Eurovision party mood with a jam packed line up for the annual Stockholm Pride event.
Cash strapped broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) have released a breakdown of all costs incurred in sending the Jedward twins to Eurovision for the second consecutive year. The figures released have caused negative reactions, given the broadcasters present economic situation.
The twins are about to release their third studio album which features up-tempo songs such as their Eurovision hit Waterline as well as the song they co-wrote called Can't Forget You, among others. Dates have also been announced for Jedward's next Irish tour.
In support for the Irish national team at the Euro 2012 Jedward has recorded Put The Green Cape On to the tune of their 2011 Eurovision Song Contest entry Lipstick. The video also features Dustin the Turkey who represented Ireland in 2008.
Jedward, the representatives of Ireland in the 2011 and 2012 Eurovision Song Contest, have today proved just how respected they are in Ireland and the United Kingdom by being chosen to run with the Olympic flame in Ireland, a special request which was accepted as an exception.
