List of number-one singles of 1982 (Ireland)

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This is a list of singles which have reached number one on the Irish Singles Chart in 1982.

Week endingSongArtist
2 January"One of Us" ABBA
9 January
16 January
23 January"The Land of Make Believe" Bucks Fizz
30 January
6 February"Oh Julie" Shakin' Stevens
13 February
20 February
27 February"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" Tight Fit
6 March
13 March
20 March
27 March
3 April"Seven Tears" Goombay Dance Band
10 April
17 April
24 April"Ebony and Ivory" Paul McCartney with Stevie Wonder
1 May
8 May
15 May"A Little Peace" Nicole
22 May
29 May
5 June
12 June
19 June"House of Fun" Madness
26 June"I've Never Been to Me" Charlene
3 July
10 July
17 July"Happy Talk" Captain Sensible
24 July"Fame" Irene Cara
31 July
7 August
14 August"Come On Eileen" Dexys Midnight Runners
21 August
28 August
4 September
11 September"Eye of the Tiger" Survivor
18 September
25 September
2 October"Hard to Say I'm Sorry" Chicago
9 October
16 October"Pass the Dutchie" Musical Youth
23 October
30 October"Starmaker" The Kids from "Fame"
6 November"Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" Culture Club
13 November"Starmaker"The Kids from "Fame"
20 November"I Don't Wanna Dance" Eddy Grant
27 November
4 December"Mirror Man" The Human League
11 December"Save Your Love" Renée and Renato
18 December
25 December

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