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RTÉ News
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Johnny Logan: 'Never say never' on Eurovision return
Ireland's three-time Eurovision winner Johnny Logan has hinted at a possible return to the contest - but only if the circumstances are right. Speaking on the Nicky Byrne HQ podcast, Logan, the only artist to win Eurovision three times - twice as a performer (What's Another Year in 1980, Hold Me Now in 1987) and once as a songwriter (Why Me? for Linda Martin in 1992) - spoke openly about the idea of returning. "I've thought about it different times," he said. "But I'm 71 now and really happy with the music I'm making. It's not Eurovision or pop-based, more New Orleans swing and rock, with big ballads that have evolved." Logan explained that Eurovision demands total involvement, which can be exhausting. "It takes up so much private time - the production, the presentation. If working with someone else singing, it takes twice as long because you have to guide them. If they won, I'd stay with them to help them through the experience." Despite his reservations, Logan didn't close the door completely. "Never say never. If I had something that really stood out…" Logan left the door open with one condition: "Give me an orchestra and I might think about it."
Belfast Telegraph
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Johnny Logan: ‘There is only so often you can go to a place and have a glass of wine at 6.30 or 7am before you realise this is not normal'
If you're going to pose such a big question then who better to answer it than someone who has won it three times for Ireland: in 1980 performing What's Another Year, written by the late Shay Healy; in 1987 performing one of his own compositions Hold Me Now; and in 1992 with Linda Martin with another of his songs, Why Me?.
RTÉ News
23-04-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
On This Week: Dalkey wedding proposal and a Eurovision homecoming
Welcome to On This Week, where we delve into the standout stories from the years gone by, featuring standout news stories, major sporting events, and pop culture highlights that helped shape Irish life. Here's your dose of Irish nostalgia from 21st to 28th April. This Week In Irish News 2012: Paul O'Connell awarded Freedom of Limerick city Former Ireland and Munster rugby player Paul O'Connell was given the Freedom of the city of Limerick. O'Connell captained Munster, Ireland, and the British and Irish Lions throughout his career. He is regarded as one of the best second row players in the world, and one of the most outstanding sportsmen of his generation. Then mayor of Limerick City Jim Long described O'Connell as an icon thanks to his contribution to the world of sport, in particular the game of rugby. 2022: Famous Irish tales recreated on giant tapestry Over 40 volunteers recreated the Táin Bó Cúailnge - or the Cattle Raid of Cooley - on a giant tapestry. The tapestry was unveiled at the Táin Arts Centre in Dundalk with each panel depicting a scene from the great tale of the Táin. Volunteers across counties Roscommon, Longford, Westmeath, Meath and Louth all worked on the project. The famous myth tells the tale of Queen Méabh of Connacht and her husband Ailill, who plot to steal the sacred stud bull Donn Cuailnge from Ulster. This Week In Irish Sports Shane Long put himself in the history books by scoring a goal in 7.69 seconds. Playing for Southampton against Watford at Vicarage Road, Long blocked down a clearance before lifting the ball over the goalie, putting the Saints ahead and breaking the Premier League record. He beat the original record by more than two seconds, held by Ledley King, who scored in 9.82 seconds in 2000. However, it wasn't enough to secure a win for Southampton, as the game ended all square at 1-1. 2015: Champion Tony McCoy signs off chequered career Tony McCoy ended a prolific career with a third-place finish at the Handicap Hurdle at Sandown. The rider, who had ridden far more winners over fences than any other jockey, amassed 4,357 victories in Ireland and Britain, including two Cheltenham Gold Cup wins. McCoy was given a guard of honour from fellow jockeys and serenaded by the entire grandstand, who sang 'For he's a jolly good fellow' before collecting the trophy for a champion jockey for the 20th consecutive year. This Week In Irish Entertainment Eurovision Song Contest winners Johnny Logan and Shay Healy were greeted by supporters at Dublin Airport. Logan won the Eurovision Song Contest in The Hague, Netherlands, with Shay Healy's song 'What's Another Year'. It was his first time winning the competition with 'What's Another Year', which became a hit all over Europe and took the number one slot in the UK charts. 2024: Hozier becomes fourth Irish artist ever to top US Billboard 100 Hozier became the fourth Irish artist ever to have a No 1 in the US on the Billboard 100 song charts. 'Too Sweet' went to No 1 three weeks after it debuted, surpassing his breakthrough hit 'Take Me to Church' which reached No 2 in that chart in 2014. Hozier joined Sinead O'Connor, U2 and Gilbert O'Sullivan as artists who have reached the pinnacle of the US song charts. This Week In Irish Culture 1976: Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Cultúrlann opens its new headquarters Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann opened its new headquarters in Monkstown, Co. Dublin. Cultúrlann na hÉireann provides the organisation with educational facilities, a library, a recording studio, and a performance space. The organisation was founded in 1951 to revive interest in traditional Irish music, dance, and language, with Cultúrlann na hÉireann helping further that mission. What was Number 1 in Ireland This Week? 1984: 'Hello' by Lionel Richie One of his most iconic songs, Lionel Richie's ballad became one of the singer's most successful songs. 1992: 'Stay' by Shakespears Sister Initially formed by Irish singer-songwriter Siobhan Fahey, 'Stay' was its first and only number-one hit. 2022: 'As It Was' by Harry Styles The lead single from his third album, 'As it Was' became the best-selling global single of 2022. Irish Celebrities Celebrating Birthdays This Week James McClean (36) Irish international footballer currently playing for Wrexham. Róisín Shortall (71) Founding joint leader of the Social Democrats and longest-serving female TD in the State's history. Glen Hansard (55) Singer-songwriter best known for 'Once' which won the Academy Award for best Original Song. Other Irish Trivia From This Week 1985: Wedding proposal on a billboard A man from Dun Laoghaire decided to pop the question in a unique way. Pat Allen from Dalkey and his girlfriend Kathleen Langan from Dun Laoghaire have been together for three years. Wanting the proposal to be different, he made it with a giant billboard in Dalkey. He had planned it for weeks and had friends help him put it up the night before. Langan was in shock, but thankfully the answer was 'Yes'. Looking Ahead Each Monday, On This Week will bring you a mix of stories from the last 75 years, to celebrate Volkswagen's 75 year anniversary, featuring the big news stories, sporting highlights and major pop culture moments. Volkswagen has been part of those unforgettable moments - driving families to milestones, memories, and moments that matter. Join us every week as we look back at the moments of yesteryear.
The Irish Sun
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
There'd have been no Dickie Rock row had I known how big his two boys are, jokes Johnny Logan after special tribute gig
JOHNNY Logan has revealed he would never have gone to war with showbiz rival Dickie Rock — if he knew how tall his sons were. The Advertisement 5 Johnny Logan joked about Dickie Rock sons being bigger than him Credit: The Irish Sun 5 The National Concert Hall held a concert in honour of Dickie Rock Credit: Crispin Rodwell - The Sun Dublin 5 Johnny opened his set with What's Another Year Before going on stage, Johnny embraced And the Hold Me Now star joked: 'If I had known Dickie's sons were so big, I would have been more careful with my mouth.' This was a reference to the famous Irish Sun front page in May 2020 when Dickie threatened to give Johnny It came after the two-time Eurovision-winning performer claimed in a chat with The Irish Times that rival Dickie lived in a 'fantasy world'. Advertisement READ MORE ON DICKIE ROCK But that was all forgotten on Saturday evening when Johnny sang Candy Store, one of Dickie's biggest hits, at the National Concert Hall. He took to stage at a show staged by the Rock family in memory of their dad, who died last December aged 88. Johnny told the crowd: 'I couldn't come to a Dickie Rock Introducing Johnny on stage, concert host Ronan Collins told how the two entertainers had often shared a stage together and recalled Dickie one remarking about rival Johnny: 'Not only is he (Johnny) a great singer, he's way too good looking.' Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun Despite their spat, Ronan praised Johnny, who he said only had to be 'asked once' to perform at the gig 'because he said yes right away'. And Jason told 'A LEGEND' RTE star leads tearful funeral tributes to late Dickie Rock Discuss the interaction, Jason told The Irish Sun: "When myself and my brother Richard walked up and introduced ourselves to Johnny backstage he looked up at the two of us and said, "If I had known Dickie's sons were so big I would have been more careful with my mouth. 'CRACKED UP' "Myself and Richard just cracked up laughing. Advertisement "We spoke about (the row) and we slagged each other for a while and everything was great between us and him. "He gave us both a big hug. Johnny is a good man.' It was also a poignant night for Johnny, who opened his set with What's Another Year — the song that first won him the Eurovision Song Contest in He had asked to perform in the first part of the concert because he was due in Advertisement 'ABSOLUTE PLEASURE' Jason told The Irish Sun: 'We were delighted Johnny was here honouring our dad by singing one of his songs. We spent the day with Johnny — he was an absolute pleasure to deal with and such a pro.' Like Johnny, Dickie also represented us at Eurovision, coming fourth in 1966 with the song Come Back to Stay. Songwriter Rowland Soper was among the guests at Saturday's gig, along with other pals of Dickie, including comedian Sil Fox, 92, and Mr Pussy, aka Alan Amsby. The Rock family had approached promoter Pat Egan to stage the concert in memory of their beloved father. Advertisement And Pat declared: 'It was a sellout and a fitting tribute to a great entertainer.' 'SO PROUD' Dickie's long-time musical director Eugene McCarthy, who masterminded the evening, told us: 'Dickie himself would have loved this, to hear a full National Concert Hall sing all his great hits spanning six decades. 'I was so proud to put it all together in his memory. I loved every minute I worked with him.' Singer Sandy Kelly and Murty Quinn of The Miami Showband took to the stage with Dickie's backing band The Sugarcubes. Advertisement And Dickie's son Richard told the crowd: 'Because of you, we had the life we had. And for all the support you gave my dad, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.' When compère Ronan told the crowd that having Jason and Richard singing would give an idea of what Dickie must have looked like back in the 60s, one punter shouted: 'He was so gorgeous!' The night ended with the Rock brothers and Ronan on stage playing a medley of Dickie's hits. 5 They played many of Dickie's big hits at the venue Advertisement 5 Richard Rock also performed on stage in honour of his father
