Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1990
The Irish participating broadcaster, Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ), selected its entry through a national final.Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ) held the national final on 25 March 1990 at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin, hosted by Jimmy Greeley and Cliona Ni Bhuachalla.[1] Liam Reilly had previously competed in the 1988 national final, where he placed second behind Jump the Gun."Somewhere In Europe" was performed 17th in the running order on the night of the contest, following Portugal and preceding Sweden.RTÉ appointed Eileen Dunne as its spokesperson to announce the Irish jury votes.