Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980 Result of National Final Result of National Final

| Draw | Song | Artist | Points | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loving Won`t Let You Down | Roy Taylor & Karen Black | 13 | 3rd |
| 2 | Take Me Back Again | The Straw Hat and Garter Company | 2 | 8th |
| 3 | The Saddest Show On Earth | Eileen Reid | 10 | 4th |
| 4 | You`re So Cheeky | Charlie Chapman & The Miami | 5 | 5th |
| 5 |  What`s Another Year  | Johnny Logan | 40 | 1st |
| 6 | You Have  | The Dajacs | 4 | 7th |
| 7 | Stepping Stones | Peter Beckett | 21 | 2nd |
| 8 | Love Is All There Is | Romance | 5 | 5th |