The Irish participating broadcaster, Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ), selected its entry through a national final, which was won by "The Wages of Love" performed by Muriel Day.

Joined by the Lindsays, the song finished 7th place with 10 points in Eurovision.

[1] RTÉ opened a submission period for composers to submit songs between 6 November 1968 and 1 January 1969.

Composers had to be Irish-born or live in Ireland and could only submit a maximum of two songs each.

Muriel Day and the Lindsays performed 5th at the beginning of the startfield and finished 7th with 10 points.