Here at Eurovision Ireland, we are taking a historical look back on our favourite Contests past and present, on the very day they took place. Today it’s May 23rd:

Saturday 23rd May 2015

On this day in 2015, the 60th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place in Vienna, Autria. Sweden took victory with Måns Zelmerlöw performing “Heroes” and 365 points.

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Author: Richard Taylor

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