Ireland was represented by

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, with the song "Wait Until the Weekend Comes", at the

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, which took place on 4 May in

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. "Wait Until the Weekend Comes" was chosen as the Irish entry at the national final on 27 March.

Before Eurovision

National final

The final was held at the studios of broadcaster

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, hosted by

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. Eight songs took part, with the winner chosen by voting from 11 regional juries. One of the contenders was Marion Fossett, who was a member of Ireland's 1981 representatives

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At Eurovision

On the night of the final Christian performed first in the running order, preceding

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. At the close of voting "Wait Until the Weekend Comes" had picked up 91 points, placing Ireland 6th of the 19 entries. Only the two final juries,

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and

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failed to award the song any points at all. The Irish jury awarded its 12 points to contest winners

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Voting

References

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