A north Dublin town has come out in force to support its home-grown star as she bids to win Eurovision for Ireland for the first time in 25 years. Lesley Roy will perform Maps in the first semi-final of the competition on Tuesday night at Rotterdam’s Ahoy venue – and locals in Balbriggan are behind her all the way. “We are very proud that we are connected with Lesley and we wish her all the best in the Eurovision,” Ms Murphy said. Share and spread 🇮🇪 #onlyonewaytogo pic.twitter.com/PeZ8RaXgR8 — lesley roy (@lesleyroyreal) May 15, 2021Roy was just nine when Ireland last won Eurovision with Eimear Quinn’s The Voice in 1996. The Irish Institute of Music and Song (IIMS), which is headquartered in Balbriggan, is running a competition to mark her success.

Source: The Herald May 16, 2021 10:52 UTC