John and Edward from X Factor and Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle are on the shortlist to represent Ireland at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest but neither are favourite according to Paddy Power’s Eurovision 2010 Betting Odds. 

Imelda May Is The Favourite To Beat John And Edward As People’s Choice

The favourite to sing for Ireland a year after they failed to reach the finals is Imelda May, she can be backed at 6/1 with Paddy Power. For those who don’t recognise the name, Imelda May is a Dublin born female vocalist who specialises in Rockabilly music. She is just ahead of X Factor duo John and Edward who are 8/1 with Paddy Power. They are exactly the sort of gimmick who does well at Eurovision but it is unclear whether or not everyone would get the joke. 

Major Acts Linked With Representing Ireland

Other big name acts linked with Ireland’s Eurovision challenge include B*Witched who are 14/1 with Paddy Power, Kandy Rain who are 16/1 with Paddy Power and Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle who is 20/1 with Paddy Power. To find out the odds on Brian McFadden, Boyzone, Westlife, The Corrs or even U2, and to see who else is in the running, visit the Paddy Power website and click on Novelty Bets.