Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991

Ireland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1991 with the song "Could It Be That I'm in Love", written by Liam Reilly, and performed by Kim Jackson. The Irish participating broadcaster, Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ), selected its entry through Eurosong '91. Reilly had already represented Ireland in 1990, with Jackson providing backing vocals for that entry.

Before Eurovision

Eurosong '91

Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ) held Eurosong '91 on 30 March 1991 at the RTÉ Television Centre in Dublin, hosted by Pat Kenny. Originally, eight songs were set to compete, but one was withdrawn the week before the contest, bringing the number of songs to seven. The winner was selected by ten regional juries. After the regional juries had voted, songs 5 and 7 were tied. A special tiebreak jury was called to determine the winner, choosing "Could It Be That I'm in Love".

At Eurovision

"Could It Be that I'm in Love" was performed eleventh in the running order on the night of the contest, following Turkey and preceding Portugal. At the close of the voting sequence, Ireland had 47 points, tying them with the United Kingdom for tenth place.

RTÉ 1 broadcast the contest with Pat Kenny providing the television commentary. Kenny had previously handled the radio coverage between 1980 and 1982 and later hosted the 1988 Contest. RTÉ Radio 1 also broadcast the contest with commentary provided by Larry Gogan. RTÉ appointed Eileen Dunne as its spokesperson to announce the Irish jury vote.[citation needed]

Voting