'Eurovision has just taken over the whole place' - NI superfans soak up song contest atmosphere in Liverpool
Eurovision fan Paul Sceeny, who lives in Derry, says there is a great buzz around Liverpool ahead of the finalThe stage is set, the high notes have been hit and superfans from Northern Ireland are ready for the grand final of the Eurovision song contest.It is hosting the competition on behalf of 2022 winners Ukraine following the Russian invasion of the country.He attended the first semi-final on Tuesday night and said the buzz around the arena and the whole city was fantastic.
"I also wouldn't rule out Ukraine winning it again after they put forward such a strong song this year," he added. Seanán O'Kane is originally from County Antrim but has worked as a primary-school teacher in Liverpool since 2014. The event is being hosted by Irish duo and previous contestants Jedward and former Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst.Ms O'Kane said Eurovision was a fantastic way to "forget all the bad things going on the world" and to lose yourself in cheesy pop, weird costumes and the often controversial voting.'It was a tradition in our house'
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