Yes, it's getting nearer to the time of year where we all brush up on our European geography and listen to Graham Norton and Marty Whelan get progressively drunk on national television.
The Eurovision stopped being a goer for Ireland roughly around the same time that we discovered money was better than staging song contests, but we still partake in the ritual of it all like the good Europeans we are.
Last night saw Tubridy and the folks across the island select who's headed for Vienna (AHHHHH VIENNNAAAAA, sorry) to hopefully win us the title.
First up was Alex Saint and the MJs.
— Slane Farm Camping (@SlaneFarm) February 27, 2015
Oh my God WTF is this?! Even the backing dancers look mortified #LateLate
— Rosemary Mac Cabe (@RosemaryMacCabe) February 27, 2015
Next was Kat Mahon, with a song about shoulders and crying on said shoulders. Again, Twitter wasn't impressed.
As per #BAI balance guidelines - tonight's #LateLate Eurovision will also feature the crying ghosts of John Lennon & Kurt Kobain.
— Joe O'Shea (@josefoshea) February 27, 2015
Following Kat Mahon was Swedish-born Erika Selin, with a very familiar-sounding song.
It's great that the Swedish Irish entry is also Avicii's smash hit. #eurosong #latelate
— Shane Daniel Byrne (@ShaneDanByrne) February 27, 2015
Phil Coulter - "Yeah, I agree its a little bit avicii its a little bit cynical". Thinks avicii is some new yoof description #latelate
— Peter Ganley (@finalbossmedia) February 27, 2015
Phil, honestly, do you actually know who #Avicii is? #eurosong #latelate
— Anne Mc Coy (@annemccoy) February 27, 2015
Next was 2011 Eurosong contestant Nikki Kavanagh.
Nikki Kavanagh has been involved in Eurovision for years. She's had enough shots at it. Sick of the same faces being dragged out. #LateLate
— Catherine Dennehy (@TalkPiece) February 27, 2015
Only the dogs can hear you now Nikki #LLS #LateLate #LateLateShow
— Lisa Nevin (@Specialagentiny) February 27, 2015
However, the fifth and final contestant, Molly Sterling, was the clear winner according to Twitter.
That song was actually a real song. That was a real song. Molly Sterling, fair play. If that doesn't get through, it's a farce. #LateLate
— Paul McCarrick (@PaulMcCarrick) February 27, 2015
If you look at the performances, Molly has the biggest chance to do it #Eurosong #LateLate
— Timselvision #GTY (@TimWalksAlong) February 27, 2015
Molly's clearly the winner. SHUT IT DOWN PEOPLE, SHUT IT DOWN. #LateLate
— Catherine Doyle (@doyle_cat) February 27, 2015
Marty would vote for Molly Euro, but not Molly Sterling. He has no time for the foreigners. #latelate
— James Murphy (@james1212) February 27, 2015
Of course, we simply couldn't talk about Eurovision without having a sing-song to Hold Me Now.
