Currently a flight attendant with Aer Lingus it would appear that Sinead’s music career is really about to take off! After being approached by several writers to enter Eurosong, Sinead decided to team up with long standing writing collaborators Niall Mooney (Galway) and Jonas Gladnikoff (Sweden).

Jonas and Niall have clocked up a staggering 7 National Finals around Europe in the last 5 years. Niall and Brendan McCarthy (Waterford) came third in You’re a Star in 2004 with their song "Summer rain".
Jonas and Niall enlisted Christina Schilling (Denmark) and Daniele Moretti (Italy) to complete the writing team, with Brendan McCarthy producing the song with Black Daisy and two backing vocalists (Angela Holland and Camilla Gottschalk) joining Sinead on stage.

Jonas says, "Sinead’s song is loud, it’s fast, it’s really catchy and it could really rock Russia!"

Black Daisy are:
Lesley-Ann Halvey (L.A.)- Lead Vocals & Bass Guitar
Steff Caffrey - Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals
Asta Mileriene - Drums
Nicole Billings - Rhythm Guitar and Backing Vocals (will not be on stage for Eurovision performance)

It all started about 4 years ago when singer L.A. left her hometown of Limerick and came to Dublin in search of a dream of forming a rock band. Finding Steff, an amazing guitarist, was the best thing to happen, and from there Black Daisy was formed. Constantly gigging, rehearsing and writing new songs, it took a long time before the band really found their sound, and through the ups and downs band members came and went as well as various name changes to the band. L.A. and Steff stuck together though, determined to keep going, they searched for the ultimate other half of the group that would complete Black Daisy..which they found in drummer Asta Mileriene from Lithuania (living with her husband Darius Mileris (Nojus) in Dublin), and solid rhythm guitarist Nicki Billings from Blessington, Co Wicklow. Black Daisy is now complete and the four members compliment each other with their wide range of influences ranging from Metallica and Iron Maiden, to No Doubt, Pink, K.T. Tunstall and cheesy 80's music. Band got their first success by also taking part in RTE You're A Star. Band has released debut E.P. "Disturbing New Fashion".

Watch official video for "Et cetera" here. National final performance is available here. You can listen to the song at myspace of the performers.

Myspace: myspace.com/sineadmulvey
myspace.com/blackdaisy2005
myspace.com/jonasgladnikoff
myspace.com/enschilling

The Herald has reveal the Clondalkin native is set for big things after signing a recording contract with Sony BMG Music. The record label completed negotiations with the 21-year-old air hostess last week and is planning to release her first single, Et Cetera, on Friday.

"We're really excited about having Sony on board," Sinead said. "They have been fantastic. The single is out on May 1 and I can't wait."

However, the talented lass is determined her main focus right now is ensuring that she's ready to do Ireland proud when she and her backing band Black Daisy take to the stage in the Russian capital. Sinead explained how she and vocal coach Maureen Ward have been busy following a strict plan in recent weeks so that her voice is at its strongest when she gets to Russia. In addition to her intense rehearsal schedule, she has also kept on her job as a full-time air hostess with Aer Lingus, and has had her hands full trying to balance the two.

She feels we're in with a strong shot this year, particularly after it was announced that organisers had decided to give juries and viewers a 50pc stake in the outcome of the contest in a bid to reduce political block-voting.

"Мы очень рады тому, что Sony проявило к нам интерес", заявила Шинеад. "Это просто фантастика. Сингл выходит 1го мая и я никак не могу этого дождаться".

Однако, певица в первую очередь концентрируется на успешном выступлении в столице России. Шинеад рассказала ирландской The Herald о том, как она вместе с педагогом по вокалу Маурин Ворд разработали четкий план подготовки, который должен сохранить силу ее голоса перед выступлением в России.

В дополнении к подготовке к Евровидению Шинеад продолжила свою постоянную работу и в качестве стюардессы компании Aer Lingus, пытаясь сбалансировать оба занятия.

Представительница Ирландии считает, что в этом году у них есть определенные шансы, поскольку были изменены правила голосования и 50% исхода теперь будут определяться профессиональным жюри.

The station insider said to The Tribune: "Programme Cuts. Wages Cuts. It's well known RTE is strapped for cash at the moment. But the worst catastrophe that could hit the station would be if Ireland did win the Eurovision Song Contest and RTE had to find millions to stage it in Dublin next year. That's the kind of bad dream from which RTE executives wake up screaming in the middle of the night."

In what's being seen as another money saving move, Sinead Mulvey and Black Daisy will perform at the Moscow Eurovision semi-finals minus the two backing singers who helped them win The Late Late Show's Euro song Special on 20 February.

However, an RTE spokeswoman this weekend claimed the station did want to win Eurovision this year and the decision not to have Mulvey do a promotional tour was because there was no proof this would lead to votes in the contest. The station spokeswoman also confirmed RTE's delegation to Eurovision this year would be smaller to reduce expenditure.

Представитель телекомпании заявил газете Tribune: "Сокращение эфиров. Сокращение зарплат. Телекомпания RTE сейчас находится в финансовом кризисе. Но самым худшим сценарием может стать победа на Евровидении, когда нам придется искать миллионы, чтобы проводить его в Дублине. Это такой кошмарный сон, от которого руководство RTE просыпается ночью в поту".

В еще одной попытке съэкономить средства, было принято решение, что Шинед и Black Daisy выступят на Евровидении в Москве без двух бэк-вокалисток, которые помогли им одержать победу на национальном отборе, прошедшем 20го февраля.

Однако, пресс-атташе телекомпании обосновала отказ отправит Малви в промо-тур, поскольку нет подтверждения тому, что он приводит к каким-то результатам на конкурсе. Она сообщила также о том, что состав делегации канала на Евровидении будет урезан в целях сокращения расходов.

1. M.N.A - "Flying" (композитор Ronan McCormack)
2. Laura-Jayne Hunter - "Out of Control" (композитор Derry O’Donovan)
3. Lee Bradshaw - "So What" (композиторы Billy Larkin и Kevin Breathnach)
4. Johnny Brady - "Amazing" (композитор Tony Adams Rosa)
5. Kristina Zaharova - "I Wish I Could Pretend" (композитор Lauris Reiniks)
6. Sinead Mulvey & Black Daisy - "Et Cetera" (композиторы Niall Mooney, Jonas Gladnikoff, Daniele Moretti & Christina Schilling)

Победитель будет определен совместным решением региональных жюри и телеголосования. Национальный финал, The Late Late Show: Eurosong Special состоится в ночь с 20го на 21е февраля в 00.35 Москвы.

"Ireland's Eurovision entry has basically gone to pot over the last few years, they have all been a total embarrassment. Over in the UK, Andrew Lloyd Webber has come on board but we don't seem to be taking it seriously. I've been speaking with a lot of people and I reckon a modern Bucks Fizz would work so I'm looking for two guys and two girls who are aged between 16 to 25 years of age, and who are natural-born performers", said James. "I've got some really good tracks from people who have written for the likes of Rihanna and Westlife, so finding the right song won't be a problem. We do a lot of gigs and we know the younger market inside and out and know what appeals to people," he continued. "I've known Louis Walsh for years so I asked for his advice, given that he managed two of our previous Eurovision winners and he's on exactly the same wavelength as us. He'll probably come on board at some stage as well."

He's now hoping that his chosen band will then be selected by RTE as one of the finalists on the Late Late Show special later this year. "We want people who can sing and dance. We're looking for a High School Musical-style group. It's all about having fun with it," he added. "I know everyone slags off the Eurovision, but it's still one of the most-watched shows of the year. It's time to stop repeating the mistakes of the past by sending over people like Donna & Joe and do it properly, bring back a bit of national pride."

Allegedly, last year Eurosong finalist Donal Skehan will be involved in this project.

Update 18/01. Though castings for James Hyland's band go on today in Dublin, Louis Walsh has completely denied his involvement, stating: "It's nonsense - completely untrue. I think Ireland will have a good entry this year but I'm not involved with it. I'm too busy with my own groups like Westlife and Boyzone. Having said that, I reckon we have a better chance this year because of the new voting system. After Dustin last year, things can only get better".