Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996

Eurovision Song Contest 1996
Participating broadcasterRadio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ)
Country Ireland
National selection
Selection processEurosong
Selection date(s)3 March 1996
Selected artist(s)Eimear Quinn
Selected song"The Voice"
Selected songwriter(s)Brendan Graham
Finals performance
Final result1st, 162 points
Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Ireland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1996 with the song "The Voice", written by Brendan Graham, and performed by Eimear Quinn. The Irish participating broadcaster, Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ), selected its entry through a national final, which eventually won the contest.