Ireland in EuroMusic Song Contest 3

Ireland participated in the third edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Irish broadcaster, RTÉ, was responsible for their act. It was the first time that they took part in the contest.

Selection process
For their first participation the Irish broadcaster decided to select their submission internally. For this edition, like the two previous onces, the EBU decided that the countries have to perform a song in their own national language. Because of this, Ireland had the option to select a song in English our Irish.

They announced to send a song in the English language. Later on, they selected "Lipstick" as act for the third edition in Nicosia.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Ireland was drawn to perform fifth following Sweden and preceding Netherlands.

Greece ended at the 11th place with 27 points. In a press-conference after the final it was clear that the Irish broadcaster expected that they would finish in the top 5.

Voting
The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Ireland and awarded by Ireland in the final.