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In pictures: Here's what to expect from tonight's Eurosong contest

Five acts square off on tonight’s Late Late Show for the chance to represent Ireland…

Feb 24th 2012, 9:49 PM 7,087 Views 26 Comments

THIS YEAR’S Eurosong contest takes place on the Late Late Show this evening as five acts battle it out live on air to become Ireland’s next Eurovision entry.

Just like last year, the winner will be selected by a combination of viewer votes and votes from the jury panel. The winner will be announced at the end of tonight’s show, and the successful entry will head to Azerbaijan to represent Ireland at the first Eurovision 2012 semi-final on 22 May.

Check out these photos from the Eurosong rehearsals for an early glimpse of tonight’s contenders:

In pictures: Here's what to expect from tonight's Eurosong contest
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    Last year's Irish entry Jedward performing 'Waterline' in their bid to head back to the Eurovision (Image: KOBPIX)

  • Eurosong 2012

    Jedward, highlighting their iconic hairstyle(s). (Image: KOBPIX)

  • Eurosong 2012

    The Grimes brothers giving it socks. (Image: KOBPIX)

  • Eurosong 2012

    They know how to put on a show... (Image: KOBPIX)

  • Eurosong 2012

    David Shannon and Una Gibney lead into the song they hope will become Ireland's 2012 Eurovision contender. (Image: KOBPIX)

  • Eurosong 2012

    Shannon and Gibney getting really stuck into the 'Language of Love'. (Image: KOBPIX)

  • Eurosong 2012

    Will 'Here I Am' represent Ireland? Andrew Mann hopes so... (Image: KOBPIX)

  • Eurosong 2012

    Former Eurovision star Donna McCaul singing her track 'Mercy'. (Image: KOBPIX)

  • Eurosong 2012

    Maria Mc Cool hopes 'Celtic Aura' will be her ticket to Azerbaijan. (Image: KOBPIX)
  • Last year's Irish entry Jedward performing 'Waterline' in their bid to head back to the Eurovision (Image: KOBPIX)
  • Jedward, highlighting their iconic hairstyle(s). (Image: KOBPIX)
  • The Grimes brothers giving it socks. (Image: KOBPIX)
  • They know how to put on a show... (Image: KOBPIX)
  • David Shannon and Una Gibney lead into the song they hope will become Ireland's 2012 Eurovision contender. (Image: KOBPIX)
  • Shannon and Gibney getting really stuck into the 'Language of Love'. (Image: KOBPIX)
  • Will 'Here I Am' represent Ireland? Andrew Mann hopes so... (Image: KOBPIX)
  • Former Eurovision star Donna McCaul singing her track 'Mercy'. (Image: KOBPIX)
  • Maria Mc Cool hopes 'Celtic Aura' will be her ticket to Azerbaijan. (Image: KOBPIX)

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