Irish fans ‘heartbroken’ as Emmy Kristiansen fails to make final

Ireland sent the 24-year-old to perform her entry Laika Party, about a Soviet dog sent to space

Emmy, who was representing Ireland, did not make the final. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Irish Eurovision Song Contest fans are “heartbroken” by the country’s act, Norwegian singer Emmy Kristiansen, failing to make the final – which will see the UK, Israel and Sweden compete among others.

Ireland, which ties with Sweden for the most Eurovision wins, sent the 24-year-old to perform her entry Laika Party, about a Soviet dog sent to space, during the second semi-final in Basel, Switzerland, on Thursday.