 Like in 2006 and 2007, this was to be held on 20 February 2009 on a special edition of "The Late Late Show".Pat Kenny, host of "The Late Late Show" and of "Eurosong 2009", revealed that six artists and songs will compete in the national final, where the winner will be determined by a 50/50 combination of a public vote and the votes of regional juries in Ireland.Artists and composers were able to submit their entries for the competition until 2 February 2009.