In addition, six Irish entries have featured in the semi-final of the Contest.

This conductor accompanied 29 Eurovision songs, among which 24 were Irish entries.

He conducted five winning Irish entries, in 1980, 1987, 1992, 1993, and 1996.

"Born to Sing" was chosen as the Irish entry at the national final on 5 March.

"When" was chosen as the Irish entry at the national final on 8 February.

It was the first Irish entry to be performed in a Eurovision semi-final.

The song became the Irish entry at the finals in Sweden.

"Cross Your Heart" was chosen as the Irish entry at the national final on 9 February.

Irish entries first appeared in 1924, when they won two medals; a third was won in the 1948 competition.

"Terminal 3" was chosen as the Irish entry at the national final on 31 March.