Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980
Ireland entered the Eurovision Song Contest 1980, sending Johnny Logan to the contest with the song "What's Another Year", written by Shay Healy.
National final
The Irish national final to select the Irish representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 1980, was held on 9 March 1980 at the RTÉ Studios in Dublin and was hosted by Larry Gogan. It was organised by the Irish broadcaster of the contest Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ).
Eight songs were performed live to the Irish viewers and listeners, with the winning song being decided by 10 regional juries across the country. The winner went on to win the Eurovision Song Contest in The Hague, which gave Ireland its second victory, ten years after its first.
Result of National Final
| Draw |
Song |
Artist]] |
Points |
Place |
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| 1 |
"Lovin' Won't Let You Down" |
Roy Taylor & Karen Black |
13 |
3rd |
| 2 |
"Take Me Back Again" |
The Straw Hat and Garter Company |
2 |
8th |
| 3 |
"The Saddest Show On Earth" |
Eileen Reid |
10 |
4th |
| 4 |
"You're So Cheeky" |
Charlie Chapman & The Miami |
5 |
5th |
| 5 |
"What's Another Year" |
Johnny Logan |
40 |
1st |
| 6 |
"You Have " |
The Dajacs |
4 |
7th |
| 7 |
"Stepping Stones" |
Peter Beckett |
21 |
2nd |
| 8 |
"Love Is All There Is" |
Romance |
5 |
5th |
Jury Votes
| Song |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
Total |
| Lovin' Won't Let You Down | 1 | 1 | 2 | | | | 1 | 5 | | 3 | 13 |
| Take Me Back Again | | | | | | | | 1 | | 1 | 2 |
| The Saddest Show On Earth | 2 | | 2 | | | | 3 | 1 | | 2 | 10 |
| You're So Cheeky | | | | 2 | 3 | | | | | | 5 |
| What's Another Year | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 40 |
| You Have | | | 1 | | | | | 2 | 1 | | 4 |
| Stepping Stones | 5 | 5 | 4 | | | | 2 | | 5 | | 21 |
| Love Is All There Is | | 1 | | | 1 | | | | 1 | 2 | 5 |
A=Longford,
B=Kenmare,
C=Claremorris,
D=Cork,
E=Sligo,
F=Wexford,
G=Donegal,
H=Limerick,
I=Dublin,
J=Thurles
At Eurovision
The Eurovision Song Contest 1980 was held at the Congresgebouw in The Hague, Netherlands. Ireland performed 17th on the night of the contest, following France and preceding Spain. Logan received 143 points for his performance, winning the contest for Ireland.
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Points Awarded to Ireland
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10 points |
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6 points |
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4 points |
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