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Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1968

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Country
  
Ireland

Selected entrant
  
Pat McGeegan

Final result
  
4th, 18 points

Selection date(s)
  
3 March 1968

Selected song
  
"Chance of a Lifetime"

Selection process
  
National final - juries

The contestants in the Irish National Final were decided by 2 Semi-Finals where 3 were chosen from the first which was held on 6 February with the second being held on 20 February. The Final was held on 3 March 1968 and was broadcast on RTÉ TV in Dublin, Ireland. All three shows were hosted by Brendan O'Reilly.

Contents

1st Semi-final

The first Semi-final was held on 6 February.

2nd Semi-final

The second Semi-final took place on 20 February.

Final

The Irish National Final was held on 3 March.

Eurovision Final

Ireland started at placement 14 in the startfield and finished 4th with 18 points.

References

Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1968 Wikipedia