Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1968
| Eurovision Song Contest 1968 | ||||
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| Country |
 Ireland
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| National selection | ||||
| Selection process | National final - juries | |||
| Selection date(s) | 3 March 1968 | |||
| Selected entrant | Pat McGeegan | |||
| Selected song | "Chance of a Lifetime" | |||
| Finals performance | ||||
| Final result | 4th, 18 points | |||
| Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest | ||||
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The contestants in the Irish National Final were decided by 2 Semi-Finals where 3 were chosen from the first which was held on 6 February with the second being held on 20 February. The Final was held on 3 March 1968 and was broadcast on RTÉ TV in Dublin, Ireland. All three shows were hosted by Brendan O'Reilly.
The first Semi-final was held on 6 February.
The second Semi-final took place on 20 February.
The Irish National Final was held on 3 March.
Ireland started at placement 14 in the startfield and finished 4th with 18 points.
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