Ireland

Ireland is the country with the most Eurovision wins.

Seven times they have received the most votes and following their song in the betting is always advisable.

In the last couple of years it has been a Eurovision disaster for the Irish with poorly chosen songs.

Understandably the UK has given Ireland the most points throughout Eurovision history.

Former X Factor contestants Jedward were chosen to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2011.

The twins John and Edward have again beem mentioned as possible 2012 contestants.

Irish bookmakers Paddy Power have already piced up a market on whether Ireland qualify for the final in 2012.  Yes 8/13 No 11/10. They also have odds on Ireland winning and can be backed at 33/1.

Back Ireland at 17.00 with Paddy Power

2011 Jedward 8th

2010 Niamh Kavanagh Its For You 23

2009 Sinead Mulvey & Black Daisy Et Cetera DNQ

2008 Dustin the Turkey Irelande Douze Pointe DNQ

2007 Dervish They Can't Stop The Spring 24

2006 Brian Kennedy Every Song Is a Cry for Love 10

2005 Donna and Joe Love? DNQ

2004 Chris Doran If My World Stopped Turning 22

2003 Mickey Harte We've Got the World 1

2001 Gary O'Shaughnessy Without Your Love 21

2000 Eamonn Toal Millennium of Love 6

1999 The Mullans When You Need Me 17