Ireland in EuroMusic Song Contest 5

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

Selection process
For their first participation in the contest, the RTÉ decided to select their submission internally. The Irish broadcaster announced to select an entry in the Irish language.

Later on, they announced the selected song: "Bríce ar bhríce".

Hosting
Because Ireland won the fourth edition, they got the rights to host the contest. A bit later, the RTÉ announced to host the fifth edition.

The Irish broadcaster announced that they chosed Dublin as host city. Later that week is was clear that the 3Arena would be the host venue. Eoghan McDermott was the presenter of this contest.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Ireland was drawn to perform twelfth following Greece and preceding Cyprus.

When the show was over it was clear that Ireland finished thirteenth. They received 34 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.