Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1989
The Irish participating broadcaster, Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ), selected its entry through a national final.Held on 12 March 1989 at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin, the national final was hosted by Ronan Collins.[1] Nicola Kerr had represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1977, as a member of The Swarbriggs Plus Two.[3] At the Eurovision final, Collins also provided the television commentary alongside Michelle Rocca, who co-presented the contest the previous year.Larry Gogan provided the radio commentary and Eileen Dunne was serving as spokesperson for the Irish jury.