In an open letter, the legendary New Age figure expressed his "disgust" at the Cork singer's decision to take part in the contest, claiming that her participation will bring shame and disgrace on Ireland.
Friends of Irish rock legend Phil Lynott have launched a campaign to have a park in the Crumlin area of Dublin renamed Philip Lynott Green, in memory of the Thin Lizzy frontman who died in 1986 at the age of 36.