Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1979
| Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 | ||||
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| Eurovision Song Contest 1979 | ||||
| Participating broadcaster | Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ) | |||
| Country | Ireland | |||
| Selection process | National Song Contest | |||
| Selection date | 4 February 1979 | |||
| Competing entry | ||||
| Song | "Happy Man" | |||
| Artist | Cathal Dunne | |||
| Songwriter | Cathal Dunne | |||
| Placement | ||||
| Final result | 5th, 80 points | |||
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Ireland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 with the song "Happy Man", written and performed by Cathal Dunne. The Irish participating broadcaster, Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ), selected its entry through a national final.