Eurovision 1993 Voting 6/6: And finally...

[SimsMoyal]

The Maltese singers obviously felt she owes them the victory therefore treated her as if she was theirs...

[AndrewUK1987]

I miss the days of Eurovision voting being so nail-bitingly close and the huge roar from the crowd on the final deciding vote. The last time we saw this was 2003...

[SimsMoyal]

@AndrewUK1987 yes ..... no chance for that ever to occur today

[bemar1972]

Very banale song, volgare performing of that Kavanah!

[mdmf117]

I'm Maltese and I'm so proud of the way Malta voted here! And to people from the UK who are complaining, eventually Malta became one of the very few friends UK has in the Eurovision Song Contest (remember the classic 12 points to Scooch in 2007?) Unfortunately the UK did not reciprocate this year, giving us no points in this year's semifinal :(

[sassygirlie89]

The best moment in eurovision history especially the crowds reaction @ 1:34 along with riverdance! i love being irish :D

[angryadams]

Remember this as well as a 13 year old. We were at a party where the parents had won tickets to go see it live in millstreet. There was a huge gang of us who were all metallers/grungers getting drunk and not really giving a shit until we watched the results. That last vote was such craic, a huge bunch of young lads in leather jackets etc jumping around the place when ireland won just to stick it it to the english...ah memories.

[schulz1]

I can remember watching this 18 years ago - Meine Gute! I always thought it was dodgy that they couldn't contact Malta - I mean come on - it's Malta not Mongolia. They managed to contact Bosnia which was in the middle of a war!! Malta historically had never really voted for the United Kingdom and I think the organising body knew the final result beforehand - which shouldn't have happened in 1993. No jury, at that time should have known others' results and neither should the organising body.

[AlexHWalker]

Shame the UK didn't win there but, oh well. In a way I'm glad Malta didn't give any pints to the UK as it shows that Eurovision wasn't that political in the 90's, wish I could say the same nowadays with the Eastern European nations.

[spepseslsesp]

if any other country but malta had been the last to vote, the winner would have been known sooner and thus the announcement of the votes would not have been as exciting. terry wogan might have been onto something when he said 'i bet they did this deliberately'

[dennisahern]

Once again Ireland gets one over on the Brits :)

[pauluk72]

Bloody Malta...but well done to our neighbours!

[pauluk72]

Bloody Malta!

[deathray32]

Even though I obviously know what's going to happen, I still love watching this clip and savoring the tension - I just love the roar when Ireland wins. Fionnuala is trying hard not to show partiality but you can see how thrilled she is. And Noel C. Duggan likes like a little leprechaun doing a jig. The interaction between Niamh and the backing singers is so delightful. And Niamh herself looks so gorgeous and sweet, and sings so incredibly. The most exciting finish ever and a deserving victory.

[johny7even]

you have to be kidding me... he seriouslly said luxembourg 10 points?? what a thriller...:))

[ukryan1992]

luxembourg? the fuck?! D:

[vigerfa]

Niamh Kavanagh is a living legend!!!!

[supercowboy79]

@vigerfa its a shame the 'legend' didnt do that well 2010 in eurovision :( aww

[vigerfa]

@supercowboy79 Still a legend and a former eurovision winner!

[vigerfa]

@supercowboy79 I forgot to add, even though Niamh Kavanagh the 'legend' didn't score so well in 2010, at least she didn't finish last on the scoreboard, neither did she end up with the dreaded "nul points" :) :) :)

[supercowboy79]

@vigerfa Really??? is there any need .. jeeze what a BITCH :)

[vigerfa]

@supercowboy79 depends on who U mean!! :) !

[vigerfa]

Fionnuala forgot to say, "Slovenie un point"!

[michaelleacy]

This couldn't have been scripted better. The most exciting moment in Eurovision Song Contest history

[ukryan1992]

what's with malta not giving us votes back then but being our friends now?(a)

[EveryTongueShallTell]

This song is so much better than the uk entry. Uk entered some pop crap with all the formula of eurovision, Ireland done the same but with sheer class.

[yofal83]

Clearly Sonia had the better song that night, maybe I am biased becaise im from the UK but in my opion the Irish sng wasnt as good as ours, the UK should have won this year!

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[barney1963]

uk were robbed!! Sonias was a much stronger performance...

[vigerfa]

@barney1963 It wasn't a question of anyone being robbed... that's the way the voting went.. and as you probably know, the Eurovision has very strict rules regarding the regulation and distribution of the votes from the various countries involved... no doubt Sonia gave a powerful performance that night, she's a fab singer to give her full credit, but face it, Niamh Kavanagh won fair and square for Ireland that night... there was no foul play involved whatsoever...

[barney1963]

@vigerfa "We were robbed" is a saying - it does not infer that the voting was rigged in any way! I was merely stating my opiinion that the UK performance was far stronger over all - particularly Sonia's fabulous vocal - I didn't mean to imply that there was any foul play.....cheers and long may ESC reign!!!!!!!!!!!!

[vigerfa]

@barney1963 no worries.... and yes Sonia was brilliant that evening, and she did the UK proud... she's always been one of my favourite singers, and if you remember, just before the UK entry, you see Sonia at the Japanese Gardens and Irish National Stud, where she named a new born foal, "Millstreet"! after the venue that year... wasn't that nice?!!

[mocameragirl]

I really think that this was the most nail biting voting in history. Great show!

[sassygirlie89]

@yyttroll ah yes they still are because they have the most eurovision wins under their belt!!! its gonna be hard for any other country to catch up to that for a long time!!!

[sassygirlie89]

ireland will always be the kings of eurovision!!!!!

[yyttroll]

@sassygirlie89 not anymore, sorry...

[vigerfa]

@yyttroll no need to be sorry.... Ireland still have more Eurovision wins than any other participant.... and I'm not boasting about it, just merely stating an undeniable fact..

[yyttroll]

@vigerfa Ireland just needs to stop resting on its laurels and send some good music to Eurovision, not like that fat lady with an outdated song, last time.

[vigerfa]

@yyttroll I suppose you mean the winner of Eurovision 1993? Well it's not as if it's against the rules of Eurovision to be "fat" as you put it. I agree with you on one point though... maybe it's time Ireland did send some really good music back to Eurovision... and who know's what might happen.... they may start winning again... good point there..

[fkfj16]

Even though this happened so many years ago, watching it again now gives me goosebumps!

[ciantolan]

anyone have any idea what that girl did with her ear/earing?

[ateam22]

One of the proud Irish moments, well done Niamh!

[ESCfanNo1]

Why say the man on the phone: Here is Malta calling. ? Norway is the last country on the scoreboard?!

[setheurovision94]

@ESCfanNo1 If you had watched the other videos of this voting, you would know that because of technical difficulties, they had to delay the votes from Malta until the end.

[spepseslsesp]

@setheurovision94 Ah yes, of course. "Technical" difficulties.

[SimsMoyal]

@setheurovision94 some urban legends says that they knew that Malta will break all the tension if they would have voted in their original time slot therefore being saved for last as a "techinical problem"

[mobyboy]

@ESCfanNo1 anyway norway should have won

[clonsillaguy87]

Fionnula (the presenter) was one of the best ever...she works for CNN now!

[maeloul]

Ireland is THE QUEEN Of Eurovision.

[Fabian81]

Vocally she has changed she has now a deeper serene voice that i personally like. She could hit high notes here and still sound like the irish answer to Gloria Estefan to some extent.

[fuckDhuns]

17 years naimh you wil do it again ..

[frodoireland]

Go Niamh for 2010

[ielaba98]

My Top 5:

1. Ireland

2.The Netherlands

3.Portugal

4.Norway

5. UK

[Fabian81]

My top:

1. Norway

2. Netherlands

3. Portugal

[steps1]

Excellent contest..with excellent songs..griiping at the end..I would have loved for the UK to have won but Ireland's song was excellent too..Sonia was very gracious

[Megsdoll]

How old was Sonia then, she look very young

Bless her she look really happy for Ireland, more so than there entry.

[jay1979uk]

I can't believe it every time I watch it. The UK lost ESC down to the wire just like this is 1988 too. It all came down to the final 12 points to make or break. Malta how could you???????

[doubletom90]

I think this was one of the best wins at home ^^

I love the big cheers!

[dmce1]

The best song won, Sonia handled it beautifully at the end there. What makes me laugh is Niamh being understandably cheesed off with the over the top pawing she gets from the Maltese singers, she has to fight them off & loses an ear-ring

[MartiW]

She was clearly overwhelmed! She didn't know where to look, what to do. I'm sure used to work with one of the backing singers. The dark haired girl. If it is her she's a genuinely beautiful person as I recall!

[sassygirlie89]

that reaction gives me friggin goosebumps!!! also love the ole ole ole ole chant!!!!!

[moboha]

How Niehq dont look as happy as her backinq sinqers....??????

[danbit5]

the malta judge was having a joke but you cut him of:)he wanted to give the 12 points uk,but you hung the phone up:)

[mimisthesc]

i think switzerland was the best but ireland was also a very deserved winner!

[mateoljevakovic]

croatia is so good song this year i cant believe that croatia isnt be in top 5

[hadders81]

That was one of classic Eurovision moments ever!!

[xxxHollyKellyxxx]

ireland the kings of eurovision:D

[rochenic]

1:34 is absolutely one of the best moments in my life, to be there in Green Glens Arena and just scream out in hapiness.

And the following Olé, Olé, Olé, Olé! is just brilliant!

[StFidjnr]

@rochenic the chants must've felt like the old wembley stadium

[mikechelsea101]

@rochenic i could only imagine how that felt!if ter woz one place i could of been at that is the 1!the best performance in irish history in my eyes

[stefanthron]

@rochenic Was für eine unglaubliche Freude! Es ist schön solche Momente noch einmal erleben zu dürfen!

[doubletom90]

I love the crowds in Millstreet!

[doubletom90]

If you noticed, 7 female singers were in Top 10 (4 female singers in Top 5)

[mateoljevakovic]

croatia is the one of best

[morrybo12]

Go on IRELAND!!! , Kings of Eurovision

[doubletom90]

I really loved this part!

thank you for sharing, and a lot of thanks to setheurovision!

[dawidjan1993]

Don't know y she does that at 2:20

[xLilDuffx]

gotta love the Love Boat music @ 4:50

[StFidjnr]

@ 1:34 millstreet has gone nuts.

[doubletom90]

I love that scene

[StFidjnr]

@ 1:35 millstreet has gone completely crazy.

[Atomic440]

I love at about 2:20 she like pushes that girl away.

[steviegeire]

it was neck and neck between ireland and the uk all night the most tense final ever

[postjesweg]

great song, great singer

[Mangoteppe]

I can't but help thinking how similar the reaction my fellow pupils at 10th grade had when we did know the draw for our exam was to the audience's reaction to the Maltese 12 points. Really, the whole ending to this contest was truly fabulous!

[ytorrejone]

I was only 8 when I saw this and fell in love with Ireland and the Irish.A truly great people and this is reflected time and again in their music.Go raibh maith agat!

[oopsjohncon]

Ta failte romhat and to your country, its nice to be nice!

[doubletom90]

this is the day when you should be proud of being Irish.

[xsexyasstwinx]

love the ole ole ole ole

makes you so proud to be irish

[StFidjnr]

looks like a soccer chant.

[Sportymike]

it is a soccer chant!!

[StFidjnr]

fittingly because Ireland are getting closer to usa 94 world cup.

[doubletom90]

this is the best moment in any eurovision competition after 12 points were announced.

[citizenkeane]

Yeah very tense. Could have easily gone the other way.

[xsexyasstwinx]

yes i agree one of the best reactions in eurovision history

talk about goosebumps

[lwsmackie4]

Maltese f***ers

[setheurovision94]

Bad man, don't tempt me to press the 'remove' button.

[lwsmackie4]

well you can if you want - Im not that impressed with that comment but it was my reaction !

[ESCsince1968]

How about BAD LOSER!!!!! Thankfully the best song & 1 of the all time greats of ESC won. Eireann Go h-Iontach!!

[lwsmackie4]

NO!!! I hated & STILL hate that song!

[ESCsince1968]

Pity

[MadOnLiving]

In Your Eyes is one of the BEST Eurovision Songs of ALL Time. The UK song was very average that year and I was surprised it did as well as it did. Even Terry Wogan siad so himself on the UK transmission. This goes down as one of the best moments in Eurovision History - a close race down to the wire and the BEST crowd reaction ever seen in Eurovision History

[lwsmackie4]

the winning song was still crap, very crap

[MadOnLiving]

Well thankfully Europe disagreed with you. Every country voted for Ireland that year. Even the UK gave us 12 points!!!!!

The song and singer were AMAZING. Jealousy is a terrible affliction.

Good Luck to Jade this year though. I think she will do very well this year and you are sure to get big points from us here in Ireland

[lwsmackie4]

I am NOT the UK !! I hated the song - the UK jury loved it. I am entitled to my opinion. I personally do not think much of this years UK entry althgh I think Jade is superb & deserves a better entry. Opinions can be seperate from nationality althg i know in ESC that is hard to seperate

[Referral123]

Your opinion is stupid and you obv. have no taste in music Thank GOd the Jury's are back

maby countries like Norway, Ireland and Sweeden will do better

[lwsmackie4]

you're the thick little twink with no taste - so up yours!

[Referral123]

haha coming for you. piss off and stop insulting good music with your gross opinions!

[lwsmackie4]

get back to your woolie jumper knitting & reindeer herding - slackjaw

[vigerfa]

@lwsmackie4 no it wasn't, it was the best, that's why it won!!!!!

[Sportymike]

it was funny that it was two redheads in the lead!! hehe

[setheurovision94]

Hey, you're right! I can't believe I never noticed that. Being a redhead myself, I'm quite honoured.

[lwsmackie4]

if you listend to the BBC commentary Wogan mentions this fact quite a few times!

[Sportymike]

@setheurovision94 Yes, and it was a redhead who won the previous year!

[ateam22]

Who is the aul one in the green top beside Albert Reynolds lol

[glenn2912]

Haha, whole Ireland was turned upside down when Malta declared its 12 points. :-D

[Jeremiemf]

omg with the "Ireland, 12 points !" the audience is quite exploding ! such a wonderful Eurovision moment !!!

[patrickfiori]

France was far away the best ... but there was a trio that didn't deserved (IMO) ...look to my favourites :

1st France (4th)

2nd Norway (5th)

3rd The Netherlands (6th)

4th Sweden (7th)

[StewieGriffin2009]

Spectacular stage design that year.

[setheurovision94]

I myself find the stage design anything but spectacular; it's all over the place and has no clear idea. 1994's was a spectacular stage design if ever I saw one!

[StewieGriffin2009]

I didn't find the '94 stage particularly enthralling at all. '88 and '93 were the best RTE stages IMHO.

[vigerfa]

@setheurovision94 perhaps, maybe... The stage for Eurovision 1988 was supposed to be one of the biggest, the stage for Eurovision 1993 was OK I thought, but I agree that the stage for 1994 was not only spectacular, but AMAZING!!!, all three venue's were at different locations, so I guess that leaves a lot to think about...

[realistESCfan]

yeah i agreewith Seth, the stage was duff

[bripe]

The maltese voting is so strange... 10 points to Luxembourg!!! This points make history because whitout this points for Lux, Barbara Dex wasn´t the last in this ESC. And the audience´s reacion is so funny!!!

[setheurovision94]

Well, who could blame them? They're holding their breath, waiting for a vote to either Ireland or the UK. These 10 points to Luxemburg threw it all wide open, meaning that if the UK had got the 12, they would have won with a single point to the death.

[mooresey13]

Im Loving the Ole Ole it shows the rest of Europe that we love to party

[Eurovisia]

One of the most exciting moments in the eurovision song contest ever. I prefered UK, but Ireland wasn't bad either.

[smellysocks85]

this is my fave irish eurovision song. especially because we won in such brilliant circumstances. great song. great performance. great performer. enough said.

[MoonliteGypsy]

I had forgotten how close it was and just love the whole thing she is great song ditto

[realistESCfan]

stupid Maltese Jury!  My mother is Maltese & she prefers the UK entry so it must be a fix :P (lol)

[setheurovision94]

Believe what you will. For a song to get 12 points it needs the overwhelming support of the entire jury, remember. And besides, I preferred Switzerland. :P

[realistESCfan]

take a chill pill - im joking ! gee must be "your time of the month"

[setheurovision94]

What makes you think I'm taking you seriously? ;)

[klarinetta]

So by saying that the audience's reaction always makes your day you mean that you liked the Irish entry and wanted to winn?

[setheurovision94]

I mean just what I said; the audience's reaction, not the song per se (though I do think it was a worthier winner than the UK). Really, such cheering never fails to make me smile. Then they break into a chant of 'olé-olé-olé'!

[vitorskoda]

Humm, the Malta commentator has a perfect english pronouncioation...! Maybe some Irish guy replace it!! XD

Just kiding, it trully was a memorable end ;b

[steps1]

A real nail-biter..either winner would have been deserved..two great songs with great performances..and Sonia very dignified in defeat

[MadOnLiving]

This was the Best Eurovision Song Contest EVER - And the Irish song I believe is the BEST ever Eurovision winner EVER. Pure timeless class. And the reaction of my fellow Irish men and Women was amazing!!!!!!

Well done Millstreet

[ryanwexford]

our irish hearts nearly stopped, thank you Malta x

[EscBelgium111]

Yes, this voting was the most memorable one in the Eurovision-history - esp. the reaction of the audience (also when Malta gave 10 to Luxembourg) I think this voting is fareway the most memorable one in Eurovision voting history.

[hareltsfira]

The 1988 voting (the one with celine dion) is even more memorable.

Remember that the contest was held in Ireland, I think that's why the audience reaction was THAT loud .

[hareltsfira]

In 1991 there was also a thriller- the last 12 points could have potentially gone to either Sweden, Israel or France. Sweden was ahead by 7 points over Israel and by 12 points over France. The points were ultimately given to France, only to force a tie which led to a Swedish victory decided by the 12 points tiebreker.