Dervish to perform Eurovision entry

The public will be asked to pick Ireland’s entry for this year’s Eurovision song contest from a shortlist performed by traditional music band Dervish, it was revealed today.

A panel of judges, including former Eurovision winner Shay Healy, the managing director of Universal Music Ireland Dave Pennefather, broadcaster Larry Gogan and singer Eleanor Shanley, have whittled down the final four songs from over 200 entries.