Charlie McGettigan
Charlie McGettigan is an accomplished Irish singer-songwriter, celebrated for his contribution to the Irish music landscape. He gained international recognition after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994 alongside Paul Harrington with the heartfelt song 'Rock & Roll Kids.' McGettigan's career has been marked by his engaging performances and songwriting prowess, making him a beloved figure in Ireland's folk and contemporary music scene.
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Charlie McGettigan, joint winner with Paul Harrington of Eurovision 1994, called for Israel’s expulsion from the last contest.
Eurovision fallout over Israel entry potentially leads RTÉ down slippery slope – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-05
Signatories included 1994 Ireland winner Charlie McGettigan.
When is it on, what are Ireland’s chances and how does voting work? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-13
Signatories include Charlie McGettigan, winner for Ireland of the 1994 contest with Paul Harrington.
How are organisers reacting to criticisms of Israel? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-10
Charlie McGettigan, the Irish winner from 1994, signed a letter calling for the organizers to ban Israel and Kan from participating in the competition.
Jutarnji list - Na pomolu veliki politički skandal na Eurosongu, a jedva da smo zagazili u svibanj. Pogledajte što traži Irska
Croatia· 2025-05-08
Charlie McGettigan is a former Eurovision winner who signed the letter calling for the exclusion of Israel's broadcaster Kan.
Mais de 70 ex-participantes do Festival da Eurovisão pedem exclusão de Israel | Eurovisão
Portugal· 2025-05-07
Eurovision winner Charlie McGettigan was 'delighted' to join scores of previous participants in demanding the expulsion of Israel from this month’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Artists join calls for Israel to be expelled from Eurovision Song Contest – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-06
Charlie McGettigan is a former winner from Ireland who signed the letter.
70 tidigare Eurovisiondeltagare kräver att Israel utesluts
Sweden· 2025-05-06
Niamh Kavanagh has wonderful memories from 1994 of giving the award to Charlie McGettigan.
‘Thanks to my mum, I learned how to pay my bills before I spent money on myself’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-06
