The Irish participating broadcaster, Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ), selected its entry through a national final.

Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ) asked thirty composers to submit entries, from which ten would be chosen to compete.

[2] The third edition of the National Song Contest was hosted by Brendan O'Reilly on 12 February 1967 at the television studios of RTÉ in Dublin.

The winner was chosen by postcard voting and the results were revealed on 19 February 1967.

[5][6] Ireland performed in 17th position (after Italy) of the 17 entries and finished in 2nd place with 22 points.