Ireland in EuroMusic Song Contest 4

Ireland participated in the fourth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Irish broadcaster, RTÉ, was responsible for this edition.

Selection process
This was the second edition that they participated in the contest. The broadcaster announced that they would perform in English.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Ireland was drawn to perform fourth following Germany and preceding The United States.

Ireland was due the bookmakers counted as possible winner. When the voting started is was clear that Ireland was doing quite well. When the voting ended, it was clear that Ireland won the contest for the very first time. They received 139 points.

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.