I'm A Celeb's Barry McGuigan's very famous dad who starred on Eurovision
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ok.co.ukI'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!'s Barry McGuigan isn't the only one in his family with a claim to fame. His dad, Patrick, was a well-known singer who even represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest, securing fourth place.
Under the stage name Pat McGeegan, he first gained recognition in 1963 when his band The Big Four hit number 7 in the Irish charts with their single The Wedding.
Five years on, Pat was chosen to sing Chance of a Lifetime, written by John Kennedy, at the Eurovision Song Contest held at the Royal Albert Hall.
After his impressive performance, he returned home to a hero's welcome, similar to the reception his son would later receive after clinching the WBA Featherweight title in 1985.
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