Jedward look set to pip Donegal singer in Eurovision bid
Jedward on stage in the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoan on Saturday night. Photo Thomas Gallagher 2510TG182
Although Maria McCool from Gweedore is getting great feedback in this year’s Eurovision contest, bookies say Jedward are odds-on favourites to win through on Friday night.
If the predictions play out, the energetic pair will represent Ireland for the second consecutive year.
Punters have been backing the quiff-haired duo at all odds and Boylesports have been forced to cut their odds even further, from 1/3 into 1/4. Furthermore, Jedward are the 10/1 favourites to win the whole contest.
Their main competition will come from the direction of former Eurovision contestant, Donna McCaul. Her upbeat song ‘Mercy’ has drifted out to 4/1 from 3/1 as a result of the twin’s mass popularity in the betting.
Andrew Mann has opted for a slower track called ‘Here I Am’, but at 12/1 to represent Ireland, the talented performer has a lot to do.
Maria McCool and duo Una Gibney and David Shannon are lagging behind, with odds of 33/1 on offer for either act coming out on top during Friday night’s sing-off.
“Jedward went down a storm in Germany last year, shooting to stardom across Europe. Their whacky personalities have certainly proved popular, so this year they have a fantastic chance of bringing the title home”, commented Nicola McGeady, Boylesports PR Spokesperson.
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