Three Late Late Eurosong Special talking points, from Eurovision royalty to a Soviet space dog

The Late Late Eurosong Special saw six acts battle it out to represent Ireland at this year's Eurovision Song Contest 

Patrick Kielty is pictured with Eurosong finalists Reylta, Emmy, Samantha Mumba, NIYL, Adgy and sister Jenny and Bobbi Arlo ahead of The Late Late Eurosong special. Picture: Andres Poveda.

Six Eurosong finalists battled it out on Friday night’s Late Late Eurosong Special to be crowned the winner and go on to represent Ireland at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

Adgy opened the show with the song Run into the Night, followed by Bobbi Arlo performing the song Powerplay, Reylta performing Fire, Samantha Mumba performing the song My Way, NIYL performing Growth, and Emmy performing LAIKA Party.