Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980
| Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980 | ||||
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| Eurovision Song Contest 1980 | ||||
| Participating broadcaster | Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ) | |||
| Country | Ireland | |||
| Selection process | National Song Contest | |||
| Selection date | 9 March 1980 | |||
| Competing entry | ||||
| Song | "What's Another Year" | |||
| Artist | Johnny Logan | |||
| Songwriter | Shay Healy | |||
| Placement | ||||
| Final result | 1st, 143 points | |||
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Ireland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1980 with the song "What's Another Year", written by Shay Healy, and performed by Johnny Logan. The Irish participating broadcaster, Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ), selected its entry through a national final. The entry eventually won the Eurovision Song Contest.