Ireland gets its Eurovision Turkey
Dustin the Turkey has been chosen by the world to represent Republic of Ireland at the Eurovision Birdsong Contest semifinal in Capital of Serbia and Montenegro in May. Watch the Eurosong 2008 upshot here.
He south Korean won Eurosong 2008 from the University Concert Hall in Limerick with his song 'Irelande Douze Pointe'.
He saw off the challenge of other finalists Donal Skehan, Mayan, Leona Daly, Liam Geddes and Marc Roberts. Check the 6 finalists on Eurosong 2008 hither.
Dustin the Turkey testament now vie in the first gear Eurovision semifinal on Tuesday 20 English hawthorn.
The final examination takes place on Sabbatum 24 May.
Bookies William Hill throw installed Dustin the Meleagris gallopavo as the 10-1 favorite to win Eurovision.
The company's spokesman, Tony Kenny, said: "These years you have to be either from the old Eastern Bloc or have a great catch to win Eurovision - and a tattle turkey volition possibly be one of the most bizarre things that a Eurovision audience will always experience."
"He'll go to Capital of Serbia and Montenegro on a fender and a prayer and, fingers crossed, he'll ruffle a few feathers when he gets there," he added.
