Ireland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1967 with the song "If I Could Choose", composed by Michael Coffey, with lyrics by Wesley Burrowes, and performed by Sean Dunphy. The Irish participating broadcaster, (RTÃÂ), selected its entry through a national final.
(RTÃÂ) asked thirty composers to submit entries, from which ten would be chosen to compete. RTÃÂ asked for songs with "a distinct Irish flavour with lyrics in Irish or English. Ultimately, only nine songs were chosen for the contest.
The third edition of the National Song Contest was hosted by Brendan O'Reilly on 12 February 1967 at the television studios of RTÃÂ in Dublin. The winner was chosen by postcard voting and the results were revealed on 19 February 1967.
The contest was broadcast on RTÃÂ with commentary by Brendan O'Reilly, and on RTÃÂ Radio with commentary by Kevin Roche.
Ireland performed in 17th position (after Italy) of the 17 entries and finished in 2nd place with 22 points.