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Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1999
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Ireland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1999 with the song "When You Need Me", written by Bronagh Mullan, and performed by The Mullans. The Irish participating broadcaster, Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ), selected its entry through a national final.
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Before Eurovision
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Eurosong '99
Réalta '99
Réalta was a radio song contest started in 1995 by RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta exclusively for Irish songs.[1] The first edition of the contest was not related to Eurosong, but from 1996 until 1999, the recent winner of Réalta would qualify to Eurosong. Ten songs were chosen to compete in the 5th edition of Réalta and, starting on 2 December 1998, one song was presented each day between 10:30 and 11:00 (GMT) on the radio show Ar Maidin.[2] The final of Réalta '99 was broadcast at 10:00 (GMT) on 18 December 1998 and was hosted by Seán Ó hÉanaigh.[3] The results of Réalta '99 were decided by a 3-member jury consisting of Carrie Crowley, Eithne Ní Uallacháin, and Cian Ó Ciobháin.[4] However, the running order and results of Réalta '99 are unknown.
Final
RTÉ held Eurosong '99 on 7 March at the RTÉ Television Centre in Dublin, hosted by Pat Kenny. Eight artists and songs were selected to compete which were presented on 9 January 1999 on the RTÉ show Kenny Live.[citation needed] Regional televoting determined the winner and after the combination of votes, "When You Need Me" performed by the Mullans was selected as the winner.[5]
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At Eurovision
The Mullans performed 17th in the running order on the evening of the contest. "When You Need Me" picked up 18 points, finishing in 17th place.[7]
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