‘Heartbeat’ brings heartbreak for Ireland at Eurovision

Ireland last night went out of the Eurovision Song Contest at the semi-final stage, the first time since 2009 that the country has failed to make the final.

‘Heartbeat’ brings heartbreak for Ireland at Eurovision

Can-Linn featuring Kasey Smith had been widely predicted to do well this year with catchy song ‘Heartbeat’.

However, after a strong performance as the ninth song of 15 on the night, their hopes were taken out of their hands and placed at the mercy of the public vote.

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