Ireland in EuroMusic Song Contest 9

Ireland participated in the ninth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Irish broadcaster, RTÉ, was responsible for their act.

Selection process
For their seventh participation the Irish broadcaster, they decided to select their submission internally. They announced to select a song in Irish. Later it was clear that they would perform: "IOU" in Gothenborg.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Ireland was drawn to perform fifteenth following Finland and preceding Monaco.

When the voting was over, it was clear that Ireland finished at the 20th place. They received 10 points. It was their worst result in the contest.

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.