All Kinds of Everything

Boycotts, jury overhauls, technological shifts, major protests, religious and political violence, hot pants... Ireland had a lot to deal with when it hosted Eurovision for the first time in 1971.

All Kinds of Everything Summary

• Ireland at Eurovision (0:39)
• The State of Eurovison 1970-1971 (4:33)
• RTE presenting Eurovision in Color (13:53)
• Protests and Politics (22:29)
• Wrapping Up (35:43)

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