What do I think of this?
Last year I was forced down the rather uncomfortable situation of critically slating the gallant yet dubious song writing attempts of past contributor to a leading ESC website after his song had been chosen to represent Ireland. Well, he's done it again, and not only that but Ireland have got Niamh Kavanagh to sing it. Niamh Kavanagh no less, Veruca Salt's ginger Aunt who triumphed in 1990 with "In Your Eyes". Niamh will be smilingly comfortable with this roustabout ballardy effort, who's goals are likely set at "scrape into the final". It should succeed at that, as they have a singer that's been there, got the tacky medal, read the fanbook, bought the overpriced ticket, and had a free cocktail or too along the way. Nothing will surprise Niamh...apart from a top 5 finish.
KPI's - Ginger comeback, filling a Chiara sized gap

Biography

Often referred to as one of the best voices to have ever come out of Ireland, Eurovision Song Contest winner Niamh Kavanagh proudly returns to the Eurovision stage.
In the 1993 Eurovision Song Contest , before an international audience of over 350 million people, Niamh wowed audiences with a powerful rendition of In Your Eyes and achieved a resounding victory for Ireland. The second of Ireland's famous three-in-a row victories, the song, In Your Eyes, went on to achieve double platinum status.
Niamh returns to the ESC stage in 2010 inspired by the quality of the song It's For You. An Irish/Swedish collaboration, this emotional ballad perfectly showcases her ability to tell a story through melody.
Niamh has been singing for most of her life, beginning with choirs and small local bands, training her voice, while at the same time indulging her love for music. She really came into her own in 1990 when Alan Parker, director of The Commitments film, paid tribute to her vocal talent featuring her commanding renditions of several soul classics on the film's hugely successful soundtrack album. She toured extensively with the group.
Niamh has also collaborated with some of the finest Irish and international artists including, Mary Chapin-Carpenter, who featured on her debut album, Flying Blind and complimented Niamh on her unique voice.

It's for you

Look into these eyes, hold onto these hands, believe in this heartbeat
Though you're afraid that I might break, just hold on
Shadows only haunt you when darkness crowds your heart
So let the light of my love shine bright

When I cry, it's for the lonely
When I pray, it's for the lost and stray
When I love like there's no tomorrow
No more words to say, it's for you

Look straight ahead, hold onto your dreams, believe in this magic
Open your eyes, open your mind and it's there
Shadows only haunt you when darkness crowds your heart
So let the light of my love shine bright

When I cry, it's for the lonely
When I pray, it's for the lost and stray
When I love like there's no tomorrow
No more words to say...

When shadows haunt you and darkness crowds your heart
Let the light of my love shine bright

When I cry, it's for the lonely
When I pray, it's for the lost and stray
When I love like there's no tomorrow
No more words to say, it's for you (It's for you)
It's for you
 
 
 
Is it Niamh Kavanagh who is fondly remembered by many Eurofans
Or is it horrrible Sonia who is horrible and well, just horrible.