Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1969
| Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1969 | ||||
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| Eurovision Song Contest 1969 | ||||
| Participating broadcaster | Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ) | |||
| Country | Ireland | |||
| Selection process | National Song Contest | |||
| Selection date | 16 February 1969 | |||
| Competing entry | ||||
| Song | "The Wages of Love" | |||
| Artist | Muriel Day and the Lindsays | |||
| Songwriter | Michael Reade | |||
| Placement | ||||
| Final result | 7th, 10 points | |||
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Ireland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1969 with the song "The Wages of Love", written by Michael Reade, and performed by Muriel Day and the Lindsays. The Irish participating broadcaster, Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ), selected its entry through a national final, which was won by "The Wages of Love" performed by Muriel Day. Joined by the Lindsays, the song finished 7th place with 10 points in Eurovision.