They Can't Stop The Irish

Last night, Ireland chose their entry to this year's Eurovision Song Contest. After selecting the folk band Dervish to represent them a couple of months ago, it's not surprise that the song chosen is a very traditional Irish affair! The name of the song that will represent Ireland is:

"They Can't Stop The Spring" - Dervish

"They Can't Stop The Spring" is a lilting, Irish ballad with tin whistle, bodhran, violin, accordion - the whole works in fact! It's a very beautiful tune indeed, and the female vocalist Cathy Jordan sings it very well in a traditional style. One wonders whether it's too traditional to do well, but with the success of Eastern music in Eurovision of late, can traditional Irish music perhaps conquer all in May?

Ireland gain direct qualification for the Grand Final and so, along with Romania, we now have our second direct finalist. Two very different songs both set in tradition. A lovely choice though Ireland, very different and hopefully it'll get the points it deserves!