Irish Eurovision History & Fashion in Pictures

Updated / Thursday, 16 May 2019 15:15
Irish Eurovision winners and their iconic fashion choices
Irish Eurovision winners and their iconic fashion choices

Did you know that Ireland is the biggest Eurovision winner of all time? We have seven victories to our name; Dana's All Kinds of Everything in 1970, two-time winner Johnny Logan in 1980 and 1987 with What's Another Year and Hold Me Now, Rock and Roll Kids by Harrington and McGettigan in 1994, and Eimear Quinn in 1996 performing her song The Voice. 

Not to mention the stand out performances from Nicky Byrne in 2016, Linda Martin and 1992 and Dustin the Turkey who failed to qualify in 2008 but certainly made an impression.

In 2017, Eurovision took place in Kiev, Ukraine's capital city, where Ireland was represented by Galway's own Brendan Murray and his song Dying To Try, which unfortunately didn't make it to the Final.

Last year's competition was held in Lisbon, Portugal, where we cheered on Ireland's Ryan O'Shaughnessy who made it to the final with his song Together.

This year's show will be hosted by Israel following Netta Barzilai Eurovision win last year with her song Toy. The countdown to the final has truly begun, with Ireland competing in the second semi-final tonight.

Representing Ireland will be 25-year-old Sarah McTernan from Co. Clare who will perform her song, 22. 

Eurovision Semi Final 2, Thursday, May 16, RTÉ2, 8pm

Eurovision Grand Final, Saturday, May 18, RTÉ One, 8pm 

Ah Johnny Logan, 1980 and 1987 winner, in the infamous white suit which is currently on display in Stockholm's ABBA museum.
Ah Johnny Logan, 1980 and 1987 winner, in the infamous white suit which is currently on display in Stockholm's ABBA museum.
Linda Martin, 1992 winner, was the epitomy of 90's fashion with shoulder pads to boot.
Linda Martin, 1992 winner, was the epitomy of 90's fashion with shoulder pads to boot.
Jedward, who represented Ireland in 2011 and 2012, both times with iconic outfits...and hair.
Jedward, who represented Ireland in 2011 and 2012, both times with iconic outfits...and hair.
Dustin the Turkey, which failed to qualify in 2008, feathers were the accessory of the day!
Dustin the Turkey, which failed to qualify in 2008, feathers were the accessory of the day!
Eimear Quinn, 1996 winner. Simple elegance.
Eimear Quinn, 1996 winner. Simple elegance.
Niamh Kavanagh, 1993 winner. Pared back Eurovision chic.
Niamh Kavanagh, 1993 winner. Pared back Eurovision chic.
Dana, 1970 winner. She was just 19 - her song and style were perfect. It was a case of second time lucky for her.
Dana, 1970 winner. She was just 19 - her song and style were perfect. It was a case of second time lucky for her.
Mickey Harte, who represented Ireland in 2003 - funky boy-next-door look complete with green-lit guitar.
Mickey Harte, who represented Ireland in 2003 - funky boy-next-door look complete with green-lit guitar.
Marc Roberts came in second in 1997 - the shoulder pads were still here and the suit jacket was getting longer.
Marc Roberts came in second in 1997 - the shoulder pads were still here and the suit jacket was getting longer.
Irish singer Niamh Kavanagh knew the power of a good wind machine in 2010. Diva gown and wind blown hair - get it girl.
Irish singer Niamh Kavanagh knew the power of a good wind machine in 2010. Diva gown and wind blown hair - get it girl.
Boyband dance moves and perfect blonde hair from Nicky Byrne in 2016. He was robbed!
Boyband dance moves and perfect blonde hair from Nicky Byrne in 2016. He was robbed!

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