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May 2023
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'I ended up in Eurovision by default' - ...

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Former Eurovision winner Mickey Joe Harte joined Emmet Oliver to reflect on Ireland's 2023 Eurovison disappointment, our relationship with the contest and hopes for the future... Image: IMRO  
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