Ireland take the stage during second Eurovision semi-final

Norwegian singer Emmy Kristiansen is hoping on Thursday to get to Ireland through to the next stage with Laika Party, which imagines the Soviet space dog as alive, despite its tragic end
Emmy Kristiansen, Ireland’s Eurovision 2025 entry rehearsing her song Laika Party at St Jakobshalle, Switzerland. Picture: Corinne Cumming/EBU/RTE/PA

Emmy Kristiansen, Ireland’s Eurovision 2025 entry rehearsing her song Laika Party at St Jakobshalle, Switzerland. Picture: Corinne Cumming/EBU/RTE/PA

Thu, 15 May, 2025 - 21:51
Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter, in Basel

Ireland have performed in the second semi-final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.

Norwegian singer Emmy Kristiansen is hoping on Thursday to get to Ireland through to the next stage with Laika Party, which imagines the Soviet space dog as alive, despite its tragic end.

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