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. All three shows were hosted by

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Before Eurovision

National final

First semi-final

The first Semi-final was held on 6 February.

Second semi-final

The second Semi-final took place on 20 February.

Final

The Irish National Final was held on 3 March.

At Eurovision

Ireland started at number 14 in the startfield and finished 4th with 18 points.

Voting

References

External links

Eurovision Song Contest : National Final : Ireland 1968

{{Eurovision Song Contest 1968

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Countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 1968

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