Who should represent Ireland Eurovision 2013?

Richard Hillman · 27-05-2012 6:28pm

Boyzone

DEFTLEFTHAND · 27-05-2012 6:33pm

Andy Carroll wrote: »

What are you on about? The only people who heard head nor tail of Marty Whelan were people watching on RTE.

Do you think he was broadcasting to every country in Europe?

I'm talking about repackaging the whole Eurovision product to the Irish people. Whelan is outdated and cringeworthy, its time for a change.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 27-05-2012 6:56pm

Andy Carroll wrote: »

This is such a load of whiney nonsense.

The best song won last night, it got points from every country bar one (Italy).
We gave the UK their second highest points score (one of only 4 countries to award them points).

Dry your eyes.

I don't know why a lot of Irish people seem to think we should still be winning it every few years. There used to be 12 -18 countries in it, 42 took part this year.

It's a lighthearted entertainment competition, keep the toys in the pram and the chin up ffs.

Also, when was the last time we actaully sent someone worthy of winning it? Compare the Swedish entry last ngith to Jedward. Aesthically, they were worlds apart.

hondasam · 27-05-2012 7:51pm

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

Take a few years off to reaccess our position and then try and make a return. We were badly embarrassed by that pair and Marty Whelan last night.

It's not the world cup ffs, it's a singing competition and a bit of fun.
We were not embarrassed by anyone, Marthy Whelan is grand, I suppose you think Graham Norton was great.

Ghost Buster · 27-05-2012 8:32pm

Dustin. Just keep sending him until they submit.

Defiler Of The Coffin · 27-05-2012 8:51pm

RTE aren't going to bother sending anyone half-decent as they don't have the money to stage it.

Brendan Kilkenny should be given his chance.

LH Pathe · 27-05-2012 9:18pm

When I heard Montenegro didn't even qualify I nearly threw up (up-up-up)

DEFTLEFTHAND · 27-05-2012 9:25pm

LH Pathe wrote: »

When I heard Montenegro didn't even qualify I nearly threw up (up-up-up)

Was gutted myself when they didn't make it, there was nearly no point in watching it last night without them.

pipelaser · 27-05-2012 10:27pm

Click the Link, an Oldie but a Goodie

BeautyFromPain · 27-05-2012 11:28pm

Johnny Logan all the way

Anita Blow · 27-05-2012 11:51pm

I keep hearing that we wouldn't be able to afford staging eurovision if it came, and I understand it, but what aspect of it would make it prohibitively expensive?

I know Azerbaijan spent around a billion this year, but that included the construction of a new stadium and all the infrastructure that goes with it. However we already have the infrastructure necessary, and loads of new venues to choose from (Aviva or The O2 being the most likely). What would make it too expensive to stage?

Jammy Donut · 28-05-2012 12:32am

Derek Mooney.

Would it not provide a spin off though? Yanoo the people that come over stay in hotels, taxis have to eat, bring back presents etc..... We have venues, pay a few security, decorate up the stage.

What more would ya need?

Lyaiera · 28-05-2012 12:59am

Jammy Donut wrote: »

Derek Mooney.

Would it not provide a spin off though? Yanoo the people that come over stay in hotels, taxis have to eat, bring back presents etc..... We have venues, pay a few security, decorate up the stage.

What more would ya need?

We could do it on the cheap. Get every family in the country to donate a hang sandwich for the green room. I'm sure Tanora would like the opportunity to donate a few bottles to such a discerning international crowd.

housetypeb · 28-05-2012 1:01am

I didn't follow it from the start but surely something is wrong with the whole setup when we end up sending Jedward to represent us for the second time?
Are we really saying that nobody can lip sync better for Ireland than the protege of a famous music mogul?

Battered Mars Bar · 28-05-2012 1:18am

KKkitty wrote: »

Neighbouring countries voting for each other has it ruined.

Damn foreigners ruining my eurovision :mad:

Muff_Daddy · 28-05-2012 1:21am

Elvis

LH Pathe · 28-05-2012 1:21am

Who got us last a few yr ago? "Can't Stop The Spring" we saw again this year how it can finally come at last and everyone knows, including the acts emselves that last, is first.

Spread · 28-05-2012 1:35am

IndaKinny

TheBegotten · 28-05-2012 1:39am

Snow Patrol. We bribe them with half the estimated cost of hosting it. Then when they win it we explain that they're from NORTHERN Ireland and it must be hosted in Belfast. They foot the cost, we get the overspill tourism. BWA HA HA HA!!

Doctor Jimbob · 28-05-2012 2:08am

Cruachan.

For the craic like.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBYwi_cGnGI

yermanoffthetv · 28-05-2012 3:30am

We should engage in a eugenics programme with the objective or creating a popstar who shares partial genetics from all european countries, this will overcome the bloc voting problem. She will have perfect phsyque and vocal characreristics...And just for lolz 3 boobs

fasttalkerchat · 28-05-2012 3:53am

TheBegotten wrote: »

Snow Patrol. We bribe them with half the estimated cost of hosting it. Then when they win it we explain that they're from NORTHERN Ireland and it must be hosted in Belfast. They foot the cost, we get the overspill tourism. BWA HA HA HA!!

Celine Dion entered for Switzerland.

Wompa1 · 28-05-2012 9:25am

Serious answer: Don Stiffe

Joke Answer: A pint of guinness with a potato in it.

Don't send Jedward again, it's time for them to f**k off into irrelevance