Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1968
| Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1968 | ||||
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| Eurovision Song Contest 1968 | ||||
| Participating broadcaster | Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ) | |||
| Country | Ireland | |||
| Selection process | National Song Contest | |||
| Selection date | 3 March 1968 | |||
| Competing entry | ||||
| Song | "Chance of a Lifetime" | |||
| Artist | Pat McGeegan | |||
| Songwriter | John Kennedy | |||
| Placement | ||||
| Final result | 4th, 18 points | |||
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Ireland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1968 with the song "Chance of a Lifetime", written by John Kennedy, and performed by Pat McGeegan. The Irish participating broadcaster, Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ), selected its entry through a national final.
The contestants in the Irish National Final were decided by two semi-finals, where three were chosen from the first which was held on 6 February with the second being held on 20 February. The Final was held on 3 March 1968 and was broadcast on RTÉ TV from Dublin. All three shows were hosted by Brendan O'Reilly.