This year at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Ireland will be marking 60 years since their first participation. Today we continue with 2003.

2003 – “We’ve Got the World”

In 2003, when the Contest was held in Riga, Latvia, Mickey Harte represented Ireland with “We’ve Got the World”. Mickey finished in 11th place and 53 points.

2004 – “If My World Stopped Turning”

In 2004, when the Contest was held in Istanbul, Turkey, Chris Doran represented Ireland with “If My World Stopped Turning”. Chris finished in 22nd place and 7 points.

2005 – “Love?”

In 2005, when the Contest was held in Kyiv, Ukraine, Donna & Joe represented Ireland with “Love?”. Donna & Joe finished in 14th (Semi NQ) place and 53 points.

2006 – “Every Song Is a Cry for Love”

In 2006, when the Contest was held in Athens, Greece, Brian Kennedy represented Ireland with “Every Song Is a Cry for Love”. Brian finished in 10th place and 93 points.

2007 – “They Can’t Stop the Spring”

In 2007, when the Contest was held in Helsinki, Finland, Dervish represented Ireland with “They Can’t Stop the Spring”. Dervish finished in 24th place and 5 points.

2008 – “Irelande Douze Pointe”

In 2008, when the Contest was held in Belgrade, Serbia, Dustin the Turkey represented Ireland with “Irelande Douze Pointe”. Dustin finished in 15th (Semi NQ) place and 22 points.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland & YouTube/2000ESC2003/EBU/MusicOfTheWorld2008