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Eurovision Song Contest 2011
Country Ireland
National selection
Selection processEurosong 2011
2/3 Jury
1/3 Televoting
Selection date(s)11 February 2011
Selected artist(s)Jedward
Selected song"Lipstick"
Finals performance
Semi-final resultQualified (8th, 68 points)
Final result8th, 119 points
Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest
◄2010 • 2011 • 2012►

Ireland participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany with the song "Lipstick" performed by Jedward. The song was selected by the Irish public through the national final Eurosong 2011 competition, organised by the Irish broadcaster, Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ).

Eurosong 2011

On 26 November 2010 it was announced that RTÉ would make changes to the format for Eurosong in 2011. Instead of an open call for songs as in previous years, RTÉ has approached five music industry professionals to choose and mentor five acts that will take part with separate songs in Eurosong 2011 held on 11 February 2011 during a Late Late Show Eurosong special.

The winner was chosen from a combination of a public vote and regional juries, as in the last two years.[1][2][3] Unlike in the previous year, the jury's choice had a bigger impact on the final result.[4] Former Irish Eurovision winner, Niamh Kavanagh attended the final of Eurosong 2011.[5]

Contestants

On 2 December 2010, twin duo and UK The X Factor contestants Jedward announced their participation in Ireland's selection.[6] The Vard Sisters were the second act in the final line-up of the Irish national selection.[7] Nikki Kavanagh was also confirmed as part of the line-up.[8] Don Mescall was the fourth candidate.[9] The fifth candidate was an EMI Music quartet.[10]

Competing entries

On 28 January, RTÉ announced all five songs with their mentors and writers of the songs:[11]

Mentor Known For Artist Song Writers
Caroline Downey-Desmond Director of MCD and Event Producer Jedward "Lipstick" Dan Priddy, Lars Jensen, Martin Larson
Ronan Hardiman Composer Don Mescall "Talking with Jennifer" Ronan Hardiman, Don Mescall
David Hayes Musical Director and Arranger Nikki Kavanagh "Falling" Christina Schilling, Camilla Gottschalck, Jonas Gladnikoff, Hanif Sabzevari
Willie Kavanagh Chairman, EMI Music Ireland Bling[12] "Shine On" Patrick Mahoney
Liam Lawton Composer and Performer The Vard Sisters "Send Me An Angel" Liam Lawton

Eurosong 2011

Draw Artist Song Jury Televote Total Place
1 Don Mescall "Talking with Jennifer" 44 24 68 3
2 Jedward "Lipstick" 62 36 98 1
3 Bling "Shine On" 32 12 44 5
4 The Vard Sisters "Send Me An Angel" 36 18 54 4
5 Nikki Kavanagh "Falling" 66 30 96 2

Voting

File:Full result of irish national selection 2011.jpg
Song Regional Juries Televote Total Place
Waterford Cork Limerick Galway Sligo Dublin Juries Score
"Talking with Jennifer" 6 6 4 10 10 8 44 24 68 3
"Lipstick" 10 10 12 8 12 10 62 36 98 1
"Shine On" 4 8 6 6 4 4 32 12 44 5
"Send Me an Angel" 8 4 8 4 6 6 36 18 54 4
"Falling" 12 12 10 12 8 12 66 30 96 2

Eurovision performance

Jedward qualified from the second semi-final and came 8th in the final, with 119 points (beating countries such as the United Kingdom and Germany.) It was Ireland's best result since 2000 when they finished 6th. It was also Ireland's first time receiving 12 points in a final since Eurovision 2003, they received 3 sets from Denmark, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

Split results

  • In the Semi-final 2 Ireland came 8th with 68 points: the public awarded Ireland 6th place with 78 points and the jury awarded 10th place with 66 points.
  • In the Final Ireland came 8th with 119 points: the public awarded Ireland 10th place with 101 points and the jury awarded 6th place with 119 points.

Points awarded by Ireland

Points awarded to Ireland (Second Semi-Final)
12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
Points awarded to Ireland (final)
12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

See also

References

  1. ^ Busa, Alexandru (26 November 2010). "Ireland: RTÉ changes Eurovision selection format". ESCToday. Archived from the original on 29 November 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ "New plan for Irish Eurovision entry". Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 26 November 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ Webb, Glen. "Fresh new format for Ireland in 2011" (2010-11-26). European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 26 November 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ Busa, Alexandru (6 February 2011). "Ireland : Voting procedure modified by RTE". ESCToday. Archived from the original on 9 February 2011. Retrieved 6 February 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ Busa, Alexandru (26 January 2011). "Ireland: Niamh Kavanagh to attend Eurosong final". ESCToday. Archived from the original on 28 January 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ Busa, Alexandru (2 December 2010). "Ireland: Jedward Twins bid for Eurovision". ESCToday. Archived from the original on 4 December 2010. Retrieved 2 December 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ Busa, Alexandru (10 December 2010). "Ireland: The Vard Sisters may enter Eurosong". ESCToday. Archived from the original on 13 December 2010. Retrieved 11 December 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ Busa, Alexandru (10 January 2011). "Ireland: Nikki Kavanagh confirmed for Eurosong". ESCToday. Archived from the original on 13 January 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ Coronerri, Alenka (11 January 2011). "IRELAND - Don Mescall in the national final". Oikotimes.com. Retrieved 11 January 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)[permanent dead link‍]
  10. ^ Dahlander, Gustav (14 January 2011). "Oslo backing singer to take on Jedward in Ireland". Eurovision.tv. Retrieved 14 January 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ Wilson, Ryan (28 January 2011). "Ireland: Full song details in Irish final revealed!". EscDaily.com. Archived from the original on 31 January 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ Busa, Alexandru (4 February 2011). "Meet the Irish 'mystery act'". ESCToday. Archived from the original on 7 February 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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