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29 Apr 2012

EuroSongCountdown talks to Eurovision Ireland

Interviews, Uncategorized

Donna & Joe performing for Ireland at the semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2005. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Jedward from Ireland performing "Lipstick" at Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Few countries have as interesting of a Eurovision journey as Ireland: Once considered the land of the staid ballad throughout the 1990s, Ireland has undergone a musical metamorphosis in Eurovision courtesy of twin brothers: John & Edward.

We talked to Garrett of Eurovision Ireland about: Jedward, how an Ireland hit badly by the GFC could host Eurovision, whether the Irish language might make a comeback in Eurovision, and much more.

EuroSongCountdown talks to Eurovision Ireland.

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