Eurovision Song Contest 1997
The Eurovision Song Contest 1997, was the 42nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Dublin, Ireland, following the country's victory at the with the song "The Voice" by Eimear Quinn. It was the seventh time that Ireland had hosted the contest, having previously done so in 1971, 1981, 1988, 1993, 1994 and 1995. It was the fourth time in five years, that Ireland hosted the contestand a record sixth time that it was staged in Dublin. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ), the contest was held at the Point Theatre, with the final on 3 May 1997. The live show was presented by Carrie Crowley and Ronan Keating.