Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996
| Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996 | ||||
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| Eurovision Song Contest 1996 | ||||
| Participating broadcaster | Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ) | |||
| Country | Ireland | |||
| Selection process | Eurosong '96 | |||
| Selection date | 3 March 1996 | |||
| Competing entry | ||||
| Song | "The Voice" | |||
| Artist | Eimear Quinn | |||
| Songwriter | Brendan Graham | |||
| Placement | ||||
| Final result | 1st, 162 points | |||
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Ireland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1996 with the song "The Voice", written by Brendan Graham, and performed by Eimear Quinn. The Irish participating broadcaster, Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ), selected its entry through a national final, which eventually won the contest.