Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1990
- Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1990
ESC National Year
Year = 1990
Country = IRL
Preselection = National Final
Preselection date = 25 March 1990
Entrant = Liam Reilly
Song = Somewhere In Europe
Final result = 2nd, 132 pointsFor the Eurovision Song Contest 1990 in Zagreb, the song "Somewhere In Europe," written, composed and performed by Liam Reilly, was chosen to represent Ireland after it won the national final selection.
National Final
Held on 25 March at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin, the national final was hosted by Jimmy Greeley and Cliona Ni Bhuachalla. Eight songs competed in the event, and the winner was selected by twelve regional juries. [ [http://www.geocities.com/national_finals_90s_00s/Ireland1990.html Irish National Final 1990] ]
Liam Reilly had previously competed in Ireland's 1988 national final, where he placed second behind Jump the Gun. Linda Martin was runner-up to Sweden in the 1984 contest.
At Eurovision
"Somewhere In Europe" was performed 17th in the running order on the night of the contest, following Portugal and preceding Sweden. At the close of the voting sequence, Ireland had 132 points, tying them with France for second place. [Eurovision Song Contest 1990]
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