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Ronan Keating and Mikey Graham both bidding to represent Ireland
Two former members of Boyzone, Ronan Keating and Mikey Graham will go head-t-head in the battle to be this year’s Eurovision Song Contest representative for Ireland.
The pair have each penned a song, which they hope will be chosen by the public on 5th March through The Late Late Show, although Irish bookies PaddyPower believe that they may both be disappointed, making former Eurovision songstress Niamh Kavanagh their favourite to represent the country, at 5/2.
Keating’s entry, which will be performed by Justin Lee Collins is next at 4/1, whilst Graham’s song, which is yet to be announced is available at 6/1.
Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for PaddyPower told bettingpro:
"It’s great to see the likes of Ronan and Mikey throwing their hat in the ring but the choice will come down to the public and with one win already under her belt we reckon Niamh Kavanagh will get the votes.”
Ireland have failed to qualify for the finals at the last two Eurovisions, and Paddy makes it 4/6 that the chosen song will make the final cut in May. Ireland, who hold the record for most Eurovision wins, are 33/1 to win this year’s contest.
Ireland for Eurovision
4/6 Ireland to qualify for Eurovision 2010
33/1 Ireland to win Eurovision 2010
Who will represent Ireland at Eurovision 2010?
5/2 Niamh Kavanagh
4/1 Justin Lee Collins (Ronan Keating co writer)
6/1 Mikey Graham Song (Performer not known yet)
8/1 Leanne Moore (John Waters entry)
8/1 Brendan Graham Song (Performer not known yet)
10/1 Imelda May
16/1 Johnny Logan
16/1 Industry
18/1 Adrian Kenny (2009 Irish & World Karaoke Champion)
20/1 John & Edward Grimes
20/1 Brian McFadden
20/1 Kandy Rain
20/1 Podge & Rodge
20/1 Jennifer Ward (2009 Irish Karaoke Champion)
22/1 B*Witched
33/1 Glen Hansard
33/1 Damien Rice
40/1 Nadine Coyle
50/1 Andrew Strong
50/1 Bosco
50/1 Westlife
50/1 The Corrs
66/1 Linda Martin
66/1 Sinead O'Connor
80/1 The Carter Twins
80/1 Daniel O'Donnell
100/1 Mary Black
100/1 The Cranberries
250/1 Enya
500/1 U2
500/1 Liam Neeson
1000/1 Bertie Ahern