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Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997

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Country
  
Ireland

Selection date(s)
  
9 March 1997

Selected song
  
"Mysterious Woman"

Selection process
  
National Final

Selected entrant
  
Marc Roberts

Final result
  
2nd of 25 (157 points)

For the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest held in Dublin, Ireland selected Marc Roberts to represent the country. His song "Mysterious Woman" won the national final selection, which was held in Waterford on 9 March 1997, and was hosted by Pat Kenny. The eight songs presented were then voted on by members of regional juries.

Roberts performed 5th in the running order on the night of the contest. "Mysterious Woman" went on to be placed 2nd with 157 points. To date, this was the last time Ireland's Eurovision entry placed in the top five.

References

Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 Wikipedia


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