Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1994


After winning the 1992 and 1993 contests with female soloists, Ireland selected Paul Harrington & Charlie McGettigan to represent them in 1994.

Before Eurovision

The national final was held in the University Concert Hall in Limerick on 13 March 1994. TV broadcaster and Eurovision Song Contest 1988 co-presenter Pat Kenny hosted the event. The eight songs presented were then voted on by ten regional juries.
DrawArtistSongPointsPlace
1Henry Winter"Remember Heaven"566
2Orna McNamara"Crystal Eyes"872
3Nightshade"Open Your Heart"487
4Darren Holden"After Tonight"813
5Robyn Grant"Time To Decide"595
6Paul Harrington & Charlie McGettigan"Rock 'n' Roll Kids"1101
7Fiona Kennedy"Ní Scaoilfidh Mé Leat Go Deo "478
8Anne Buckley"I Won't Surrender"624

Charlie McGettigan had previously competed in Ireland's national final selection in 1984 and 1987, placing third both times.

At Eurovision

"Rock 'n' Roll Kids" was performed third in the running order on the night of the contest, following Finland and preceding Cyprus. The song went on to win the contest with 226 points, a 60-point lead over runner-up Poland. This was Ireland's third win in a row, and sixth overall. Both were Eurovision records - no country had previously managed to win three years in a row or achieve six victories.

Points awarded to Ireland

Points awarded by Ireland