<p>Dancing grannies, Polish milkmaids and the Bearded Lady. There's no denying that the Eurovision Song Contest remains one of the most enduring phenomena of popular culture ? and, perhaps, also one of the strangest. Ireland's love affair with the Eurovision has now lasted over half a century. But the relationship has not always been an easy one; Ireland has won the contest more than any other country, and the Eurovision has been a launching pad ...