Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1975


Ireland was represented by The Swarbriggs, with the song '"That's What Friends Are For", at the 1975 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 22 March in Stockholm. "That's What Friends Are For" was chosen as the Irish entry at the national final on 9 February.

Before Eurovision

National final

The final was held at the studios of broadcaster RTÉ in Dublin, hosted by Mike Murphy. For a second year, RTÉ pre-selected their representatives and The Swarbriggs performed eight songs which were voted on by ten regional juries.

At Eurovision

On the night of the final The Swarbriggs performed second in the running order, following the Netherlands and preceding France. At the close of voting "That's What Friends Are For" had picked up 68 points, placing Ireland 9th of the 19 entries. The Irish jury awarded its 12 points to France.

Points awarded by Ireland

12 points10 points8 points7 points6 points

  • 5 points4 points3 points2 points1 point