A great performance tonight, this should do well tomorrow. It certainly was the talking point when we were waiting to enter the arena, the recent news seems to have created extra hype around the song.
It is the same with Lithuania and Spain's entries.
I am happy that Ireland qualifies to the finals. I know the staging will elevate the song.
It is a nice little tune on its own but without good staging, I don't believe they stand a chance qualifying.
When I first saw the performance, I knew it will go through because it gives me chills.
if Ireland had a great result, they want to neutralize Cyprus in some way ? I mean, it would be odd to me to put two strong songs that close.
I know they did it the first time but I guess they didn't expect Ireland to do that well (even being 10th in the semi is in some sense "well" cause everybody saw this as a NQ)
Seriously, could have won... this is something Niall Horan would have put on his album. It's timeless, a quality entry and it feels very authentic. Very radio-friendly and could have been an international (radio) hit. Best Irish entry since Jedward 2011!