It’s been a rocky few years for Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest. Whereas the 1990’s were dominated by the Celtic Tiger, like its economy, Ireland’s Eurovision success seems to have gone bust. with changes to their national final, can they return to past glories? And is there such a thing as the 'perfect' national final method to choosing a Eurovision Winner? John Kennedy O'Connor finds out...

Italy might be back, but will the put enough money in the pot to be accorded “Big” status and go directly to the Final without having to navigate the semi final system? Or should they get through the Semi-Final experience like (almost) everybody else? Tell us what you think in the weekly Insight poll.

If you’re a Eurovision fan who follows the contest with as much passion as the supporters of a football team, with as much knowledge as an American Baseball fan, and have just a tinge of obsession... you could turn that knowledge into profit by betting on Eurovision.

Ten years after Latvian band Brainstorm graced the stages of the Eurovision Song Contest, they continue to gather international fans and respect. ESC Insight was at their recent "Greatest Hits" concert and we're still in love with them.

Will you listen to the songs that are competing in the national Finals around Europe, or wait till we know the results? That's the question in this week's Insight Poll.