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A new RTE series, based on the BBC model, will see, not one, but two Eurovision winners tracing their family tree.  Dana Rosmary Scallon (1970) and Linda Martin (1992) will try to fill the gaps in their heritage over hour long episodes.

Moscow has been approved by the EBU reference group as a suitable host for the 2009 contest.  The decision was taken when the group met today in Moscow. The green light was also given to the Olympiski Arena as venue which was proposed by host broadcaster, Channel One.

Just like the eulogy at a funeral Dustin gave Terry a good send off with his masterful use of the English language.  He also took a little time to assure the bosses at the BBC that he was more than ready to take he reigns from the Limerick man.

The brother and sister act are the latest contestants to be thrown out of the RTE celebrity show.  After finishing in the bottom three in the televote the duo had to face the judging panel where they were given the chance to explain why they should not be booted out. 

Dana set in motion a chain of wins that would secure Ireland's place in the Eurovision record books.  Her career has been a long and varied one but successful every step of the way. 

On the 7th of September at the National Concert Hall Phil Coulter and his wife Geraldine Branagan will hold a concert to commemorate the contribution of the Irish Defence Forces to the UN Peace-Keeping Forces over the last 50 years. 

Red Hurley has announced that he is to be re-married to his ex-wife Norma in September of this year.  The singer had only finalised his divorce at the beginning of this year.

Good evening and welcome to the 2008 EDC Irish national final.  Tonight's final is taking place on the most popular Irish TV show 'The Late Late Show'. 

Continuing the trend that has been seen in many countries already the viewing figures in Latvia for the 2008 contest took quite a tumble.  Last year nearly 40% of Latvians over the age of 4 watched the final of the Eurovision Song Contest.  This year just over 30% tuned in for the grand final.

British newspapers have been filled with negative stories about Eurovision since Sunday morning last but while many have had little or no substance today's article about voting safeguards in the Times raises serious issues.