Following Bambie Thug’s memorable performance in Malmo and achieving Ireland’s highest placing in the contest since 2000, once again, the Irish Broadcaster, RTE, held the national final, Eurosong, as a special episode of the Late Late Show.
Six songs were selected and announced in January 2025 and the running order was as follows:
1. Run Into The Night – Adgy
This is Adgy’s second appearance in Eurosong. He participated in 2023 and finished in fifth position. This time, he brought his sister along with him to play the violin. His song Run into the Night, is a Celtic pop anthem written by Adgy and produced by Ivan Klymenko from (Kalush Orchestra (Eurovsion 2022 winner).
2. Powerplay – Bobbi Arlo
Bobbi Arlo is singer-songwriter and has been making waves on the Irish music scene scoring a nomination for RTE Song of the Year at the Choice Music Awards. Her style of music is club heavy beats and Powerplay has a heavy metallic beat and synth elements.
3. Fire – Reylta
Reylta is a singer from the west of Ireland and her style of music is rooted deeply in Irish tradition. Fire is an alternative folk song with traditional Irish music elements and was co-written with Ryan O’Shaughnessy, Ireland’s 2018 entrant.
4. My Way – Samantha Mumba
Samantha Mumba is a well-established singer, songwriter and actor and is perhaps best known for her debut single Gotta Tell You that became a global hit and reached the top 5 in Ireland, the UK and the USA in 2000. Her song My Way starts off slowly and builds to showcase her impressive vocal range.
5. Growth – Niyl
Niyl is an artist also from the west of Ireland and has an electronic sound with soaring vocals. His inspiration comes from his surroundings and dramatic landscapes of the west. Growth is an indie-pop song and the tempo continues to build throughout the song.
6. Laika Party – Emmy
Emmyis a 24-year-old Norwegian singer-songwriter who previously participating in Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix in 2021. She describes herself as a singer, songwriter, Tik Toker and graphic designer. Laika Party is an upbeat pop song with influences of 1990’s and early 2000’s music. It is about the dog Laika who was sent to space by the Soviet Union in 1957.
After each performance, it was over to the expert studio panel to provide their thoughts and this year they were more candid with their feedback. The panel consisted of Dancing with the Stars judge Arthur Gourounlian, RTE radio presenter Laura Fox, previous Eurosong entrant and celebrity chef Donal Skehan, and Bambie Thug.
The voting format was confirmed as 33% international jury, 33% national jury and 33% Irish public. In the event of a tie, the artist that scored highest in the public vote would be declared the winner.
The results were as follows:
International Jury Vote
12 Points – Samantha Mumba – My Way
10 Points – Emmy – Laika Party
8 Points – Reylta – Fire
6 Points – Bobbi Arlo – Powerplay
4 Points – Niyl – Growth
2 Points – Adgy – Run Into The Night
National Jury Vote
12 points – Emmy – Laika Party
10 points – Samantha Mumba – My Way
8 points – Reylta – Fire
6 Points – Bobbi Arlo – Powerplay
4 Points – Niyl – Growth
2 Points – Adgy – Run Into The Night
Public Vote
12 points – Emmy – Laika Party
10 points – Niyl – Growth
8 points – Bobbi Arlo – Powerplay
6 points – Adgy – Run Into The Night
4 points – Samantha Mumba – My Way
2 points – Reylta – Fire
The winner was Emmy who will be flying the flag for Ireland in Basel with Laika Party.
1. Emmy – Laika Party – 34 points
2. Samantha Mumba – My Way – 26 points
3. Bobbi Arlo – Powerplay – 20 points
4. Reylta – Fire – 18 points
5. Niyl – Growth – 18 points
6. Adgy – Run Into The Night Fire – 10 points
