Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019
| Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 | ||||
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| Eurovision Song Contest 2019 | ||||
| Participating broadcaster | Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) | |||
| Country | Ireland | |||
| Selection process | Internal selection | |||
| Announcement date | 8 March 2019 | |||
| Competing entry | ||||
| Song | "22" | |||
| Artist | Sarah McTernan | |||
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| Placement | ||||
| Semi-final result | Failed to qualify (18th) | |||
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Ireland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 with the song "22", written by Janieck Devy, Marcia "Misha" Sondeijker, and Roel Rats, and performed by Sarah McTernan. The Irish participating broadcaster, Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ), internally selected its entry for the contest.
The country's participation attracted some calls for a boycott due to Israel's policies towards Palestine. Prior to the contest, the entry was promoted by a music video and live performances in Spain and the United Kingdom. Ireland competed in the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 16 May 2019. The song placed last at the end of voting, receiving 16 points and subsequently failing to qualify for the grand final.