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BOYZONE’S MIKEY Graham and Irish Timescolumnist John Waters are among five songwriters to compete for the chance to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest, RTÉ announced last night.

More than 300 entries were received for this year’s Eurosong competition. Five shortlisted songs will be performed on the Late Late Showon March 5th.