Eurosong 2014 was the national final format developed by RTÉ in order to select Ireland 's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 . Despite placing last in the final of the 2013 contest , RTÉ indicated shortly after the conclusion of the previous year 's contest that they would continue to participate , later confirming in July 2013 that they would definitely be among the participants for the 2014 contest . On 31 October 2013 , RTÉ announced that the Eurosong selection procedure would return , continuing as a special edition of '' The Late Late Show '' to be held on 28 February 2014 and hosted by Ryan Tubridy . Five mentors were responsible for each selecting a song and artist for the competition where the combination of a public vote and the votes of regional juries selected the Irish entry for Copenhagen . The mentors had until 3 January 2014 to submit details regarding their song and act , while the recorded version of the entry was required to be submitted to RTÉ by 3 February 2014 . RTÉ revealed the names and titles of the competing artists and songs on 5 February 2014 . The five songs were presented on 6 February 2014 during the RTÉ 2fm programme '' Rick in the Afternoon '' , hosted by Rick O'Shea and on the RTÉ Radio 1 programme '' Mooney '' , hosted by Derek Mooney
2013 contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2013
Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014