10 Embarrassing Number 1 Hits From Ireland

7. Ooh Ahh Paul McGrath - Watch the House (November 1990)

1990 was an incredible year for Irish football - the national team reached the World Cup quarter-finals, and soccer-fever gripped the small country. Unfortunately, it gripped them too much. So much so that this spent 2 weeks at Number 1. The tune itself is quite catchy, but cringe-factor alone puts this in the list.
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Diarmuid is a freelance student and studious sports journalist operating out of the wilds of Dublin, Ireland. His specialist subjects include the English Premier League, the GAA, and track and field athletics.