Eamonn Toal represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 in

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with the song "Millennium of Love".

Before Eurovision

Eurosong 2000

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who previously presented the

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. Eight artists and songs were selected to compete and regional televoting determined the winner. After the combination of votes, "Millennium of Love" performed by Eamonn Toal was selected as the winner.

At Eurovision

Ahead of the contest Ireland were considered one of the favourites to win among bookmakers, alongside the entries from , and . Toal performed 23rd in the running order on the night of the contest, following Turkey and preceding Austria. At the close of voting, "Millennium of Love" received 92 points, finishing 6th out of 24 countries. The Irish televoting awarded its 12 points to the contest winners Denmark.

Voting

References

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Countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000

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