Who won the Eurovision song contest for Ireland in 1980 singing What's Another Year
Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980 Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980 Ireland entered the Eurovision Song Contest 1980, sending Johnny Logan to the contest with the song "What's Another Year", written by Shay Healy. The Irish national final to select the Irish representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 1980, was held on 9 March 1980 at the RTÉ Studios in Dublin and was hosted by Larry Gogan. It was organised by the Irish broadcaster of the contest Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ). Eight songs were performed live to the Irish viewers and listeners, with the winning song being decided by 10 regional juries across the
Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1999 had in years past. In the national final, "When You Need Me" received top points from all seven televoting regions. The Mullans performed 17th in the running order on the night of the contest, a draw on which three previous Irish entries had won ("What's Another Year?" in 1980, "Why Me?" in 1992 and "The Voice" in 1996). Despite taking an early lead with twelve points from the first voting country Lithuania, "When You Need Me" picked up only six additional points, finishing in 17th place. Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1999 The Mullans represented Ireland in the 1999