Ireland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1990 with the song "Somewhere in Europe", written and performed by Liam Reilly. The Irish participating broadcaster, (RTÃÂ), selected its entry through a national final.
(RTÃÂ) held Eurosong '90 on 25 March 1990 at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin, hosted by Jimmy Greeley and ClÃÂona NÃÂ Bhuachalla. Eight songs competed in the event, and the winner was selected by twelve regional juries.
Liam Reilly had previously competed in the 1988 national final, where he placed second behind Jump the Gun. Linda Martin had previously represented being runner-up to .
"Somewhere In Europe" was performed 17th in the running order on the night of the contest, following and preceding . At the close of the voting sequence, Ireland had 132 points, tying them with France for second place.
Both Greeley and NÃÂ Bhuachalla provided the Irish television commentary for RTÃÂ 1 television viewers, with Larry Gogan commentating for RTÃÂ Radio 1 listeners. RTÃÂ appointed Eileen Dunne as its spokesperson to announce the Irish jury votes.