When Ireland Ruled Eurovision

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Radio 2 Loves Eurovision: When Ireland Ruled Eurovision

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Dermot O'Leary celebrates Ireland being the most successful nation in Eurovision history.

When Dermot O'Leary was growing up, Ireland didn't have too many successes on the world stage... that is, until Johnny Logan kickstarted an amazing winning spree at Eurovision.

Despite a current losing streak of over 25 years, Ireland are still the most successful nation in Eurovision history, having won seven times. Dermot O'Leary celebrates the golden era of Ireland's Eurovision wins from 1980-1996 that defined his childhood. He chats to all the winners  - Johnny Logan, Eimear Quinn, Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan, Linda Martin and Niamh Kavanagh. 

Plus, Irish super fans of Eurovision including Father Ted star Ardal O'Hanlon, TV presenter Angela Scanlon, comedian Aisling Bea and presenter Patrick Kielty. Plus the man pulling the strings, X Factor's Louis Walsh, and the creator of Riverdance, Bill Whelan. 

It's a story of unexpected successes which firmly put Ireland on the front pages for the right reasons.

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