 The spectacular opening sequence involved a 90 second video entitled  A Day In The Life of Ireland, followed by a retrospective of 40  years of Eurovision before the cameras panned onto the stage covered  by drapes which were pulled away to reveal a set containing giant  revolving screens, a disappearing staircase and a large background  which linked up to the rest of the stage amid dazzling fireworks.  Alan Farquarson, was the designer.