Eurovision: Irish entry Ryan Dolan ahead of Malmo final

Four years ago he was a window fitter in Strabane, County Tryone, now Ryan Dolan is preparing to represent Ireland in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo in Sweden.

Ryan will perform his song, Only Love Survives, in front of a television audience of approximately 125 million on Saturday evening.

He secured a place in the final after qualifying from the semi-finals earlier in the week.

Ireland have secured the much-sought-after position of performing last out of the 26 countries performing on Saturday.

Ryan spoke to RTE's John O'Driscoll ahead of the final.