Niamh nabs place in final of Eurovision

IRELAND’S entry in the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest is through to the final, which will take place in Oslo this weekend.

Last night, our entry It’s For You, sung by former Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh, was fifth to qualify in the second semi- final.

It may have been described by one critic as “an average karaoke performance”, but Kavanagh, bedecked in a purple gown, and supported by backing singers, showed her winning flair amid stiff opposition from 17 other countries.