Brooke Scullion: From an extra on Derry Girls to centre-stage at Eurovision

Brooke Scullion is too young to remember our Eurovision success – but could she bring us back to those glory days again?

Brooke Scullion: heading to Eurovision with a kiss-off to a time-wasting ex. Picture: Ruth Medjber

Brooke Scullion has barely had an opportunity to draw breath since she was selected to represent Ireland at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Turin.

“It’s the craziest thing I’ve ever entered in my life,” says the 23-year-old, over Zoom from her home in Bellaghy, Co Derry. “I honestly had no idea what I was getting into. It’s unbelievable. I’ve never had as many experiences, so many opportunities. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done, genuinely.”