Loreen is first woman to win the Eurovision Song Contest twice

Loreen is the second person ever to win the Eurovision twice, after Johnny Logan

The final act of the grand final before the vote closed was The Liverpool Songbook – a celebration of the host city’s contribution to the world of pop music

Voting has opened in the Eurovision final.  A total of 26 acts have performed including runaway favourites Sweden and Finland and reigning champions Ukraine.

Tricolours, Jedward costumes, and a possibility our record is about to be eclipsed... Anna O'Donoghue reports from Eurovision 2023 HQ in Liverpool 

Contest co-host has become internet sensation through deployment of joyous range of presenting skills

"My first 10 years alive saw us win five titles in that time alone, back when we were the unassailable masters of the maudlin euro hit - usually eschewing the up-tempo dynamics of our continental cousins"

Ahead of the grand final on Saturday night, here is a refresher.

Millions of people across the continent tune in to watch the festivities, with the event's final is traditionally one of the most-tweeted about in Ireland every year.

As in international law, sometimes Eurovision rules can be stretched. Paul James Cardwell and Jed Odermatt explain their parallels

Chief Superintendent Jonathan Davies, the force’s tactical commander for Eurovision 2023, said hosting the event on behalf of Ukraine meant there were extra considerations.

Ireland has participated in Eurovision more than 50 times and has a record seven wins but has failed to qualify for the final since 2018

A returning winner is the bookies' favourite to win Eurovision 2023

The Eurovision has an honourable history of being the gayest, campest, most trans-friendly event ever on international TV, even as it is beamed into homes in countries where LGBTQIA+ rights are decidedly compromised

Wild Youth were described by BBC Eurovision commentator Graham Norton this week as the “little dark horses” of this year’s competition

Wild Youth will represent Ireland in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool on May 9

And here's why so many Eurovision entries had 'la la la' in their lyrics

The band released a statement on social media stating they will not have Banham "on or near” their team or their Eurovision journey

In advance of her gig at the Everyman, the Eurovision winner shares her love for Ella Fitzgerald, The Eagles and more

EuroFestival, a two-week series of events in Liverpool, has announced 24 culture commissions for May

The group will represent Ireland in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool on May 9 with their song We Are One

Former Sex Pistols front man John Lydon ended up placing fourth with his band Public Image Limited on the Late Late Show Eurosong special 

She's on her way to Cork for a showband-era tribute, and also lists the likes of Dusty Springfield and Boney M. among her touchstones 

- plus, when and where to watch the proceedings