Ireland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1965 with the song "I'm Walking the Streets in the Rain", composed by Joe Harrigan and George Prendergast, with lyrics by Teresa Conlon, and performed by Butch Moore. The Irish participating broadcaster, (RÃÂ), selected its entry through a national final. This was the first-ever entry from Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest.
On Tuesday 9 February 1965, (RÃÂ) held the first edition of the National Song Contest at its studios in Dublin, hosted by Bunny Carr. Twelve songs took part, with the winner chosen by voting from six regional juries. Other participants included future Irish representative Dickie Rock (1966).
The contest was broadcast on with commentary by Bunny Carr, and on .
Ireland performed 4th at the beginning of the start field. Ireland finished 6th with 11 points.