Dustin heads for Eurovision semis

Dustin the Turkey will be representing Irish hopes at this year's Eurovision Song Contest semi-final after he won the public …

Dustin the Turkey will be representing Irish hopes at this year's Eurovision Song Contest semi-final after he won the public vote in the national Eurosong 2008 last night.

Dustin saw off the challenge of the other finalists Donal Skehan, Mayo, Leona Daly, Liam Geddes and Marc Roberts, with his song 'Ireland Douze Pointe' at the University Concert Hall in Limerick.

He will compete in the first Eurovision semi-final on May 20 thin an bid to reach the finals on Saturday, May 24 th.

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