Eddie Friel: key obituary facts
Is Eddie Friel dead? Yes. Eddie Friel died on October 29, 2026, at age 64.
Cause of death: Eddie Friel's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Eddie Friel known for?
Eddie Friel was an Irish singer.
Eddie Friel, the Irish singer who represented Ireland at the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest, died October 29, 2026, aged 64.
His entry was “Dreamin’,” written by Richard Abbott and Barry Woods and selected by national broadcaster Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ) through a national final. The contest took place at Dublin’s Point Theatre, which hosted the event for a second time, while RTÉ served as host broadcaster for the third consecutive year.
Friel performed second in the running order, after Poland and before Germany. “Dreamin’” finished 14th with 44 points, ending Ireland’s three-year winning streak in the competition. RTÉ broadcast the event on television through RTÉ 1, with Pat Kenny providing commentary, and on RTÉ Radio 1, where Larry Gogan was the commentator. The 1995 contest therefore brought Friel’s performance to television and radio audiences as part of an edition hosted in Dublin and organized by Ireland’s national broadcaster.