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

Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ) held the national final at its studios in Dublin, hosted by Mike Murphy.

Pre-contest betting rated Ireland as one of the front runners, along with the entries from Belgium, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

At the close of voting "It's Nice to Be in Love Again" had picked up 119 points, placing Ireland third of the 18 entries, the country's best placement since Dana's victory seven years earlier.

[2] The song had gained four maximum 12s – from Israel, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom – with only Finland failing to award it any points at all.