sentences:  After coming in 10th in the 2006 contest, Ireland automatically qualified to the final of the 2007 contest in Helsinki.Commentary on RTÉ One for both the final and semi-final, which was broadcast in Ireland even though it was not part of it, was made by Marty Whelan, while Larry Gogan provided commentary on RTÉ Radio 1.Before the contest, "They Can't Stop the Spring" received a change in its performance, with the instrumental break in the song being increased in length.