Rock 'n' Roll Kids | Charlie Mcgettigan & Paul Harrington | The Late Late Show 〈Hot〉
: It was the first winning entry performed entirely without orchestral accompaniment, relying solely on McGettigan's guitar and Harrington's piano.
: It was the first song in the contest's history to score over 200 points, finishing with a then-record 226 points. : It was the first winning entry performed
: The victory secured Ireland's third consecutive win and sixth overall, a record that remains a point of national pride. Legacy on The Late Late Show : It was the first winning entry performed