If the 80s were good for Ireland
the 90s saw total domination: three consecutive wins, four wins
in total and two second places to boot. Italy's
participation became spasmodic (prior to a complete exit) but
their average showing was strong enough to lift them to second
place above the UK. A string of countries from Eastern
Europe arrived with very mixed results, German and Swiss
fortunes took a nosedive and Malta came back after two decades
to some effect.
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