Eurovision Song Contest 1969 | ||||
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Participating broadcaster | Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ) | |||
Country | Ireland | |||
National selection | ||||
Selection process | National final - juries | |||
Selection date(s) | 16 February 1969 | |||
Selected artist(s) | Muriel Day and the Lindsays | |||
Selected song | "The Wages of Love" | |||
Selected songwriter(s) | Michael Reade | |||
Finals performance | ||||
Final result | 7th, 10 points | |||
Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest | ||||
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Ireland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1969 with the song "The Wages of Love", written by Michael Reade, and performed by Muriel Day and the Lindsays. The Irish participating broadcaster, Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ), selected its entry through a national final, which was won by "The Wages of Love" performed by Muriel Day. Joined by the Lindsays, the song finished 7th place with 10 points in Eurovision.[1]