" They Ca n't Stop the Spring " , the song he co-wrote with Tommy Moran , was shortlisted for Ireland 's entry to Eurovision Song Contest 2007 . On 16 February 2007 , " They Ca n't Stop the Spring " was selected on RTÉ 's '' The Late Late Show '' to represent Ireland in that year 's final in Helsinki . After a telephone vote of viewers , " They Ca n't Stop The Spring " won the selection . The song finished last in the European competition final , receiving only 5 points
Eurovision Song Contest 2007
Eurovision Song Contest 2007
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