Eurovision Song Contest 1977 | ||||
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National selection | ||||
Selection process | National Final | |||
Selection date(s) | 20 February 1977 | |||
Selected entrant | The Swarbriggs Plus Two | |||
Selected song | "It's Nice to Be in Love Again" | |||
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Finals performance | ||||
Final result | 3rd, 119 points | |||
Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest | ||||
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Ireland was represented by The Swarbriggs Plus Two, with the song "It's Nice to Be in Love Again", at the 1977 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 7 May in London. "It's Nice to Be in Love Again" was chosen as the Irish entry at the national final on 20 February.
Jimmy and Tommy Swarbrigg had previously represented Ireland in 1975, and were joined on this occasion by Alma Carroll and Nicola Kerr.