Eurovision 2011: Ireland heading for minus points

Ireland does have a history of pitching unstomachable acts to Eurovision - Dustin The Turkey, for example - but surely putting Jedward in the mix is a step too far even for them?

Obviously, Ireland is bankrupt and not entirely popular with fellow Europeans at the moment, so it could be that suggesting Jedward go and represent the country is to give them a poisoned chalice which has been stirred with a shitty stick.

There are four other bands fighting for the "honour" of representing Ireland. Their names will be announced once they've had a chance to shower and get a warm meal down them.