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The Music Quiz: Which popular Irish chef was once a Eurovision Song Contest hopeful?
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Poster art for Eurovision Song Contest 2008
Tony Clayton-Lea
Wed Aug 16 2023 - 05:00
Tony Clayton-Lea
Tony Clayton-Lea is a contributor to The Irish Times specialising in popular culture
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