The stage was designed by Alan Farquharson who also designed the set of the 1993 contest that took place in Millstreet , Ireland . Although it was quite dark and often gloomy in appearance , it did form the basis for a spectacular opening whereby a giant screen rotated to reveal the presenter who descended a stairway which ultimately disappeared to allow for the arrow shaped stage to come together amid fireworks . The interval act consisted of several well known Irish performers including Clannad , Brian Kennedy ( who would go on to actually represent Ireland 11 years later as well as collaborate with the winning group ) and was composed by leading musician Michael O'Suilleabhan
1993 contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1993
Eurovision Song Contest 1995