Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001
| Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 | ||||
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| Eurovision Song Contest 2001 | ||||
| Participating broadcaster | Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ) | |||
| Country | Ireland | |||
| Selection process | Eurosong 2001 | |||
| Selection date | 25 February 2001 | |||
| Competing entry | ||||
| Song | "Without Your Love" | |||
| Artist | Gary O'Shaughnessy | |||
| Songwriter | Pat Sheridan | |||
| Placement | ||||
| Final result | 21st, 6 points | |||
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Ireland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 with the song "Without Your Love", written by Pat Sheridan, and performed by Gary O'Shaughnessy. The Irish participating broadcaster, Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ), organised the national final Eurosong 2001 in order to select its entry for the contest. Seven songs faced a regional televote, ultimately resulting in the selection of "Without Your Love" performed by Gary O'Shaughnessy as the Irish Eurovision entry.
Ireland competed in the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 12 May 2001. Performing during the show in position 12, Ireland placed twenty-first out of the 23 participating countries, scoring 6 points.