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Eurovision

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As it happened

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

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The Morning Lead

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crunch summit

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The Daily Poll

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Spain

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The Daily Poll

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Dr Strangelove

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Daragh Brophy

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Hours before the incident, the suspect posted online about plans to kill an unnamed man and anyone who got in his way.

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Eurovision

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13 May 2024

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Eurovision

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As it happened

Switzerland have won Eurovision with Ireland's Bambie Thug finishing sixth

The 68th Eurovision Song Contest concluded in Malmö after a chaotic week.

Updated 12 May 2024

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Malmo

Tensions between acts over Israel's presence on display at Eurovision press conference

The Dutch act called on Israel’s singer to answer a question about performers’ safety concerns.

Daragh Brophy

reports from Malmö

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Eurovision

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reports from Malmö

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The Morning Lead

Large-scale protest planned in Malmö today to coincide with Israel's Eurovision appearance

Security is likely to be stepped up within the city today, ahead of the Israeli singer’s performance in the second semi-final.

9 May 2024

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euphoria

Watch: Sweden gave 'King of Eurovision' Johnny Logan a return to the big stage last night

The Irish singer belted out ‘Euphoria’ – the 2012 winner by the only other person to have won the contest twice, Sweden’s Loreen.

8 May 2024

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Eurovision

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8 May 2024

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Eurovision: Bambie Thug confirms they will perform in final after qualifying from semis tonight

The Cork-born ‘witch’ broke a bleak spell for Ireland at the competition by finishing among the top ten acts tonight.

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reports from Malmö

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