Global hits that only reached Number 1 on the Official Irish Singles Chart

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Some songs are so unavoidable, whether it be on constant rotation on radio, in the clubs or on a TV/movie soundtrack, that it's a mystery when they don't manage to reach Number 1.

Anywhere. And while many tracks achieve popularity in numerous countries across the world, for some of them, a Top 10 finish is all that is on the cards.

However, some tunes on occasion get that extra push or resonate with the public that little bit more in a particular territory, resulting in achieving a Number 1 in just one country.

Below are ten hits that, despite worldwide success, only reached Number 1 on the Official Irish Singles Chart. The French DJ famous for his five(!) Number 2 singles in the UK, the Irish were kinder to Sash!.