Welcome to our new ‘Top of the Pops’ charts – with a Eurovision twist! On a regular basis, we will bring you a new chart with a Eurovision theme. This week, we are celebrating the Top 25 Scoring Irish Entries Since 1975 ahead of Eurosong 2024. Today, we take a look at positions 5 to 1.

5: 1997 – Marc Roberts, “Mysterious Woman”

Marc Roberts represented Ireland at the 1997 Contest in Dublin. Marc scored 157 points with the song “Mysterious Woman”, finishing in 2nd place.

4: 1996 – Eimear Quinn, “The Voice”

Eimear Quinn represented Ireland at the 1996 Contest in Oslo. Eimear scored 162 points with the song “The Voice”, finishing in 1st place.

3: 1987 – Johnny Logan, “Hold Me Now”

Johnny Logan represented Ireland at the 1987 Contest in Brussels. Johnny scored 172 points with the song “Hold Me Now”, finishing in 1st place.

2: 1993 – Niamh Kavanagh, “In Your Eyes”

Niamh Kavanagh represented Ireland at the 1993 Contest in Millstreet. Niamh scored 187 points with the song “In Your Eyes”, finishing in 1st place.

1: 1994 – Paul Harrington & Charlie McGettigan, “Rock ‘n’ Roll Kids”

Paul Harrington & Charlie McGettigan represented Ireland at the 1994 Contest in Dublin. Paul & Charlie scored 226 points with the song “Rock ‘n’ Roll Kids”, finishing in 1st place.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland