Five moments from the first Eurovision semi-final we can’t stop talking about

From a coveted place in the final for Ireland to Bambie Thug’s pro-Palestinian Ogham markings, here’s what we’re all talking about after the first Eurovision semi-final

Johnny Logan and Bambie Thug performed during the first Eurovision 2024 semi-final in Malmo

We're in the final at last

We’ll get the big news out of the way first: Ireland has made it to the final for the first time since 2018. It was a nail-biting moment as the qualifying countries were named, and as the end of the list neared on Tuesday night tensions were high with hopes — and fears — for Ireland’s chances.