'X Factor' holds onto Irish top spot

Black Eyed Peas fail to knock the X Factor finalists from the number one spot in this week's Irish singles chart.

Following their performance on the ITV show last week, the group's latest offering 'The Time (Dirty Bit)' climbs eight to number two, as the 'Heroes' charity track secures a third week on top.

This weeks highest new entry comes from the Saw Doctors, who debut at number four with 'Red Cortina', while Ellie Goulding's cover of 'Your Song' climbs one place into the top five.

Elsewhere, 'Fairytale of New York' enjoys another climb to number 11 as the festive season continues. Coldplay's 'Christmas Lights' and Mariah Carey's popular 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' also jump into the top 20 at numbers 15 and 18 respectively.

Meanwhile, Alexandra Burke's 'The Silence' charts at number 30 after her appearance on last weekends X Factor.

This week's top ten singles:

1. (1) The X Factor Finalists 2010: 'Heroes'
2. (10) Black Eyed Peas: 'The Time (Dirty Bit)'
3. (2) Rihanna: 'Only Girl (In The World)'
4. (*) Saw Doctors: 'Red Cortina'
5. (6) Ellie Golding: 'Your Song'
6. (3) Katy Perry: 'Firework'
7. (5) Bruno Mars: 'Just The Way You Are'
8. (4) Rihanna ft. David Guetta: 'Who's That Chick'
9. (9) Rihanna ft. Drake: 'What's My Name?'
10. (7) Nicole Scherzinger: 'Poison'