Ireland crashed out of the Eurovision Song Contest because we sent an amateur act to a professional event, pop guru Louis Walsh claimed today.

Eurovision hopefuls Donna and Joseph McCaul today blamed the practice of block voting for denying them a chance to represent Ireland in the final.

The bookmakers have reportedly written off Ireland's hopes of Eurovision success this year.

SINGING siblings Donna and Joseph McCaul were star-struck last night as they set their sights on Eurovision 2005.

Brother and sister duo Donna and Joseph McCaul are favourites for the You're A Star competition final this weekend, presented by Ray D'Arcy.