Here's how many people tuned into Eurovision in Ireland on Saturday 

Bambie Thug performing at Eurovision Song Contest. Picture: Andres Poveda

More than half a million people tuned into Saturday's Eurovision grand final, which saw Bambie Thug secure Ireland's first top-10 finish since 2011. 

With 278 points, the Cork-born artist earned Ireland's highest placement since Eamonn Toal performed ‘Millennium of Love’ in 2000.