Doire

DOIRE (pronounced: dʊrə rhymes with 'borough' - dervied from the Irish for oak) is a nation which takes place in the Nation Song Contest. The country operates a system of government know as Sarpcanism, in which people called Sarpcan have control of the country. The red, white and green flag of the country represents the people and being at one with nature. National holidays of the nation are:

19 February: Dr. Malisimo Day

19 March: NSC Day

21 June: Brandon Flowers Day

21 October: Independence Day

The main language of the country is English, although Irish and Esperanto are spoken by people in rural areas.

Pre-NSC: The Waiting List
The Doirenese broadcaster, LCD, first applied to join the waiting list to the Nation Song Contest on March 19th 2011, and became a full member on October 21st of the same year. During the nation's time as an associate member, they took part in several spin-off contests, and the Waiting List mini-contest.

WLSC results

Doire in the Nation Song Contest
Doire debuted at the 74th edition of the Nation Song Contest (NSC), held in Bacchus. English indie band The Vaccines were given the illustrious honour of representing the proud nation for the very first time on the the NSC stage. They qualified for the final and achieved a very respectible 17th place 

Doire also reguarly takes part in NSC spin-offs. 

Points given/received (finals only)
Doire has given the most points to...

12 pointers (finals only)
Doire has awarded 12 points to the following entries: Doire has received the most points from... 
 * as part of the WL jury.