Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993

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Ireland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 with the song "In Your Eyes", written by Jimmy Walsh, and performed by Niamh Kavanagh. The Irish participating broadcaster, Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ), selected its entry through a national final, which ultimately won the contest. In addition, RTÉ was also the host broadcaster and staged the event at the Green Glens Arena in Millstreet, after winning the with the song "Why Me?" by Linda Martin.

Before Eurovision

National final

Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ) held its national national final on 14 March 1993 at the Point Theatre in Dublin, hosted by Pat Kenny. Eight songs competed to represent the host country at the Eurovision Song Contest 1993, with the final winner selected by the votes of ten regional juries.

At Eurovision

Niamh Kavanagh represented for the host country on 15 May in Millstreet, performing 14th in the running order, following and preceding. Kavanagh received 187 points, receiving the maximum 12 points a total of 7 times and receiving at least one point from every competing nation. This was Ireland's fifth victory in the contest, and as such RTÉ would be the hosts of the (they did not decline of hosting, unlike Luxembourg after 1973 victory and Israel after 1979 victory).

Voting

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