FORMER Eurovision contestant Mickey Joe Harte has said that as long as Israel is involved in the competition, “Ireland shouldn’t be there”. The Lifford native and ‘We’ve Got The World’ singer was speaking to the Donegal News ahead of the Grand Final of the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna tonight. Ireland, […]
Lifford singer dedicates new song to Donegal Camino 2025
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“I HEAR voices by the sea, calling out to you and me, I hear laughter on the shore, may it last forever more…….” This Is the heartfelt experience of walkers on the 2025 Donegal Camino and also the opening lyrics of a beautiful new song and melody ‘Voices by the Sea’, created by Donegal’s renowned singer, songwriter, Mickey […]
Mickey Joe Harte praises RTÉ and Ireland for Eurovision boycott
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By Thomas Maher LIFFORD musician and former Eurovision Song Contest entrant Mickey Joe Harte has said he is “very proud” of RTÉ and of the country for taking a stand by not taking part in this year’s Eurovision due to Israel’s continued participation. Ireland, along with Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia, has decided to boycott […]
Lifford singer Mickey Joe shines a light on Kitty O in new song
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By Paul McElwee LIFFORD singer Mickey Joe Harte is using his musical talents to show support for Dublin pro-Palestine and trans activist Kitty O’Brien, who was recently injured during an incident with Berlin police. His new song, ‘Shine On Kitty O’, responds to pictures of Kitty O’Brien’s arrest, which show her being led away from […]
Mickey Joe Harte backs Eurovision ban for Israel
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By Thomas Maher FORMER Eurovision star Mickey Joe Harte has taken a rare public political stand, joining over 70 past contestants from across Europe in signing a letter calling for Israel to be excluded from the popular song contest this year, citing the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Speaking to the Strabane Chronicle, the Lifford […]
Former contestants join calls to ban Israel from Eurovision
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By Róise Collins FORMER Eurovision contestants, including Donegal’s Charlie McGettigan and Mickey Joe Harte, have demanded Israel be excluded from the popular song contest ahead of the finals this weekend. Previous participants from across Europe have published a letter calling on the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to ban Israel’s public broadcaster KAN from the popular […]
Mickey Joe Harte is the first celebrity to exit Dancing with the Stars
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Mickey Joe Harte was the first celebrity to be eliminated from series eight of Dancing with the Stars last night. Performing the Foxtrot to Hozier’s ‘Too Sweet’, the singer-songwriter seemed to impress the judges with his performance. However, the Donegal man and his pro partner Daniela Roze had the lowest number of votes combined from […]
Hey Mickey (Joe) – You’re so fine on week two of dancing competition
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By Evelyn Cullen LAST night was the second week of reality tv show Dancing with the Stars, and Mickey Joe Harte, together with his professional dance partner Daniela Roze, danced the jive to ‘Mickey’ by Toni Basil. “But I didn’t choose the song” laughed Mickey Joe in a pre-dance video clip. Advertisement Their performance was fun […]
Mickey Joe rock n’rolls on Dancing with the Stars
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by Evelyn Cullen With its rock n’roll theme complete with air guitar, split jumps and leather pants, Mickey Joe Harte’s debut performance on Dancing with the Stars did not disappoint. The Donegal singer-song writer took to the dance floor last night in the new series of the popular tv show with his professional dance partner […]
Mickey Joe Harte revealed as latest contestant on Dancing with the Stars
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DONEGAL fans of RTÉ’s Dancing with the Stars will have extra reason to look forward to the new series following confirmation of the latest celebrity participant in the much-loved show. Singer songwriter Mickey Joe Harte is swapping his green guitar for dancing shoes as he joins the eighth series of Dancing with the Stars. The […]