Bottom of Eurovision pile but we can’t blame Merkel

The Germans are blaming Angela Merkel for their disappointing Eurovision result — but here in Ireland, we don’t really know what went wrong.

Even Paddy Power was baffled by the results of Saturday night’s Eurovision when Ireland, represented by Ryan Dolan singing Only Love Survives, came rock bottom. Even our normally loyal neighbours, the Brits, couldn’t see fit to give us more than one measly point.

Paddy Power is refunding all win and each way singles to customers who backed the Co Tyrone singer, a move that will cost it about €15,000.