Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000

Ireland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 with the song "Millennium of Love", composed by Gerry Simpson, with lyrics by Raymond J. Smyth, and performed by Eamonn Toal. The Irish participating broadcaster, RTÉ, selected its entry through a national final.

Before Eurovision

''Eurosong 2000''

Eurosong 2000 was the national final format developed by RTÉ in order to select its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2000. The competition was held at the RTÉ Television Centre in Dublin on 20 February 2000, hosted by Mary Kennedy who previously presented the Eurovision Song Contest 1995. Eight artists and songs were selected to compete and regional televoting determined the winner. After the combination of votes, "Millennium of Love" performed by Eamonn Toal was selected as the winner.

Draw	Artist	Song	Songwriter	Points	Place
1	Eamonn Toal	"Millennium of Love"	Gerry Simpson, Raymond J. Smyth	76	1
2	Karl Power	"Why Did You Have to Go?"	Andy Jack	30	8
3	Liz Fletcher	"All in a Lifetime"	Liz Fletcher	48	4
4	Shimma	"When You Are Near"	Orla Keegan	55	3
5	Lisa Stanley	"Shine"	Lisa Stanley	34	6
6	Gavin McCormack	"Journey to the Centre of Your Heart"	Barry Grace, Gavin McCormack	31	7
7	Audrey Lynch	"Feel Good Emotion"	Audrey Lynch	47	5
8	John Hurley	"Crossroads"	John Ryan, John Hurley	64	2

At Eurovision

Toal performed 23rd in the running order on the evening of the contest, following and preceding. At the close of voting, "Millennium of Love" received 92 points, finishing 6th out of 24 countries. The Irish televoting awarded its 12 points to the contest winners.

Voting

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