Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1995
Following three consecutive victories, the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest was once again held in Ireland. Eddie Friel was selected to represent his country after winning the national selection contest, which was held on 12 March 1995 at the Cork Opera House in Cork. For the fifth year running, Pat Kenny hosted the event. The eight songs presented were voted on by ten regional juries.[1]
| Draw |
Song |
Performer |
Points |
Rank |
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| 1 |
"Dreamin'" |
Eddie Friel |
99 |
1st |
| 2 |
"The Night Time" |
Mary Farrell |
66 |
6th |
| 3 |
"Ó Am Go hAm
(From Time to Time)" |
Annette Griffin |
68 |
5th |
| 4 |
"Now That Love Has Brought You Back Again" |
Henry Winter |
37 |
7th |
| 5 |
"Rainy Day" |
Joan Connolly |
33 |
8th |
| 6 |
"Little by Little" |
Carl Corcoran |
73 |
4th |
| 7 |
"Come Back and Hold Me" |
Maggie Toal |
82 |
3rd |
| 8 |
"Always You" |
Naoimh Penston |
92 |
2nd |
"Dreamin'" went on to 14th place in the contest with 44 points, thus sparing Ireland the duty of hosting a fourth consecutive contest. Ireland won again, however, the following year.
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Points Awarded to Ireland
| 12 points |
10 points |
8 points |
7 points |
6 points |
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| 5 points |
4 points |
3 points |
2 points |
1 point |
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