Lesley Roy

Ireland’s Eurovision entry to be decided on Friday in live competition

Six acts will battle it out to represent Ireland during Late Late Show special

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 19:53

2021: The year in highlights

From the storming of the Capitol and the Suez Canal to Olympic success and Storm Barra, the news never stopped

Fri Dec 24 2021 - 06:00

We’re a Eurovision flop – and we can’t blame the televoting. Here’s how Ireland can fight back

The contest has changed. But we can change too. Let’s get people excited about our song, for a start

Tue May 25 2021 - 06:00

Katie Hannon’s winning formula: sharp questioning and wry derision

Radio: The Late Debate’s quietly authoritative presenter is the show’s key asset

Fri May 21 2021 - 05:00

Eurovision 2021: ‘Gutted’ Lesley Roy criticises staging of Ireland’s eliminated song

Maps singer says cameras broke just as she was due to perform in Rotterdam semi-final

Wed May 19 2021 - 15:55

Backstage in Rotterdam, Lesley Roy flashes a smile wider than Marty Whelan’s moustache

Eurovision 2021: Turn on, top up your wine and enjoy the journey, says Ireland’s entrant

Fri May 14 2021 - 16:07

Eurovision 2021: RTÉ launches Ireland’s song contest contender

Lesley Roy to perform Maps on The Late Late Show in fresh effort to win competition

Fri Feb 26 2021 - 08:23

Johnny Logan, grand daddy of Eurovision, leads an Irish-flavoured show

Eurovision: Europe Shine A Light TV review. It feels held together with duct-tape, but its heart is in the right place

Sun May 17 2020 - 11:01

It’s not Eurovision, but it’s the nearest we’ll get

Past performers and 2020 songs will feature in Europe Shine a Light on RTÉ

Mon May 11 2020 - 05:00

Eurovision 2020 cancelled: ‘My heart goes out to my fellow artists and Eurovision fans’

Coronavirus: Irish entrant Lesley Roy praises song contest for putting people’s health first

Wed Mar 18 2020 - 20:38

Eurovision 2020: The verdict on Story of my Life, Ireland’s entry

Lesley Roy’s song has been billed as a game changer. For once, the plaudits might be justified

Thu Mar 05 2020 - 10:25

Eurovision 2020: RTÉ reveals singer and song to represent Ireland

Philly McMahon of Thisispopbaby will be creative director for performance

Thu Mar 05 2020 - 09:53