A century of television – Ireland’s society-defining TV moments, from launch of RTÉ to funding fiasco

Ireland has gone through so much since the earliest days in black and white RTÉ has produced its fair share of memorable shows and moments over the years This year marks the centen­ary of the first public demonstration of television. Scottish inventor John Logie Baird invited 50 scientists and a reporter to a London attic … Read more

‘It’s a real void, not going, but the madness has to stop’ – Marty Whelan on RTÉ’s Eurovision boycott

Broadcaster has ‘no qualms’ about staying away over Israel taking part Marty Whelan says he’s proud of his growing listenership at Lyric FM. Photo: Steve Humphreys RTÉ’s Marty Whelan has expressed regret that he will not be commentating from this year’s Eurovision contest. It follows RTÉ’s decision not to take part, deeming it “unconscionable” given … Read more

No alternative to Israeli tech used in RTE, says Bakhurst

Director General of Ireland’s national broadcaster RTE Kevin Bakhurst leaves Leinster House, Dublin, after a meeting Chairman of the media committee Alan Kelly TD. Picture date: Thursday May 8, 2025. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Images via Getty Images) RTÉ will continue using technology linked to Israel for outside broadcasts, despite concerns being raised by the … Read more

Johnny Logan announced as one of performers at first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour despite backing RTÉ boycott

Mr Logan (71), dubbed Mr Eurovision, will perform alongside other Eurovision former winners and contestants, running between June 15 and July 2. In a post on social media, Mr Logan wrote: “Finally, the secret is out, I’m looking forward to performing with all these other artists involved all over Europe and to sharing the Eurovision … Read more

Johnny Logan announced as one of performers at first-ever – despite backing RTÉ boycott

Mr Logan (71), dubbed Mr Eurovision, will perform alongside other Eurovision former winners and contestants, running between June 15 and July 2. In a post on social media, Mr Logan wrote: “Finally, the secret is out, I’m looking forward to performing with all these other artists involved all over Europe and to sharing the Eurovision … Read more

Cat Deeley accused of ‘dressing for a night out or a beach bar’ as This Morning fans swipe at ‘unprofessional and bizarre’ outfit on ITV show

Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected]  By ALESIA FIDDLER Published: 06:35 EDT, 2 June 2025 | Updated: 09:08 EDT, 2 June 2025 This Morning fans accused Cat Deeley of ‘dressing for a night out or a beach bar’ on the latest episode of the ITV show.  Monday’s instalment of the daily programme saw co-hosts Ben … Read more

Eurovision winner hopes Israel won’t compete next year · TheJournal.ie

We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough. If you’ve seen value in our reporting, … Read more