The song was co-written by a midlands woman.
Norwegian singer Emmy represents Ireland tonight at the second semi-final of the Eurovision in Basel in Switzerland.
The 24-year-old singer will perform 'Laika Party' - a song co-written with Kilbeggan's Larissa Tormey.
October 7th survivor Yuval Raphael will represent Israel with the song 'New Day Will Rise'.
Pro-Palestinian protesters have planned to walk the streets of Basel to protest against Israel’s participation in the Eurovision.
Last year, Ireland came sixth with Bambie Thug's Doomsday Blue- the first time the country made the final since 2018.
We asked Eurovision fans whether they think Ireland has a chance of qualifying for the final:
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