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.

Eight songs took part, with the winner chosen by voting from ten regional juries.

Other participants included future Irish representatives Sheeba (1981), and Linda Martin (1984 and 1992) who performed as a member of the group Chips.

At the close of voting "Born to Sing" had picked up 86 points, placing Ireland fifth of the 20 entries.