Ireland fails to impress in Eurovision contest

The 46th Eurovision Song Contest was won by Estonia by 198 votes, finishing ahead of hosts Denmark.

Ireland fails to impress in Eurovision contest
Sun, 13 May, 2001 - 09:40

The 46th Eurovision Song Contest was won by Estonia by 198 votes, finishing ahead of hosts Denmark.

Ireland finished third from bottom with a miserable tally of just six points.

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