The 37th Eurovision Song Contest was held on 9 May 1992 in Malmö, Sweden.
The winning song 'Why Me?' was written by Johnny Logan, who had won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1980 and 1987.
Linda Martin returned home to Ireland the day following the contest where she was met by RTÉ News at Dublin airport.
At Dublin airport Linda spoke to reporter Adrian Beattie about her win in Malmo. Linda is accompanied by Johnny Logan who states
This is the last time that I will take part in Eurovision. You will never see me in it again.
Linda Martin had previously represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1984 with the song Terminal 3, written by Johnny Logan and was placed second in the competition.
Linda Martin at Eurovision Dress Rehearsal (1992)
Title: |
Linda Martin Is Ireland's Fourth Eurovision Winner |
Clip Duration: |
00:00:54 |
Material Type: |
Video |
Clip Title: |
Linda Martin Wins Eurovision with Why Me? |
Series Title: |
RTÉ News |
Information: |
An RTÉ News report by Adrian Beattie broadcast on 10 May 1992. Linda Martin had previously represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1984 with the song Terminal 3, written by Johnny Logan and was placed second in the competition. |
Local Keywords: |
eurovision song contest, malmo, dublin airport, linda martin, johnny logan |
Coverage: |
Ireland |
Topic: |
Arts and Culture |
Contributor(s): |
Adrian Beattie (Reporter) |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
First Broadcast Channel: |
RTÉ One |
Broadcast Date: |
10/05/1992 |
Production Year: |
1992 |
Country of Production: |
Ireland |
Original Identifier: |
BN92/131 |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
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part/extract |
Colour: |
Colour |
Sound: |
Mono |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
Language: |
English (eng) |
Original Language: |
English (eng) |
