Departures of note

Eddie Friel was an Irish singer best known for representing Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 1995 in Dublin. His entry "Dreamin'", written by Richard Abbott and Barry Woods, was selected as Ireland's song through the national final Eurosong '95. Performing second on the night, he finished in 14th place with 44 points, ending Ireland's record run of three consecutive contest victories. Friel was 64 years old at the time of his death.