RTE’s “A Little Bit Eurovision” – Part 4

RTE broadcast episode four of the highly enjoyable “A Little Bit Eurovision” tomorow night, this time focusing on 1993′s Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh. Niamh gave Ireland a home victory in Millstreet with “In Your Eyes”; the 2nd of Ireland’s three-in-a-row wins.

Niamh’s win was a nail-biting duel against the UK’s Sonia during most of the voting but Ireland eventually claimed victory with 187 points; a record score at the time. “In Your Eyes” became the biggest selling single in Ireland in 1993 and Niamh travelled to Nashville to record an album but subsequent singles failed to make an impact.

In 2010 she returned to Eurovision, again representing Ireland with “It’s For You”. Despite high expectations it was ultimately a disapointing return for Niamh. Her outfit choice almost overshadowed her return in some media circles and while she qualified to the final, she eventually placed 23rd of 25 countries on the final night itself.

These days Niamh lives in Carrickfergus with her musician husband and two sons. She remains a fan favourite both nationally and internationally and continues to perform although perhaps not in that purple dress.

“A Little Bit Eurovision” is broadcast on RTE1, Tuesdays at 8:30pm.