Irish Eurovision fans: Finally with Bambie Thug no one will give me condolences [Video]

Irish Eurovision Song Contest fans were elated by Bambie Thug becoming the first contestant from the country in four years to make the final.

The Cork-born singer achieved the feat with a witchy-infused staging of Doomsday Blue at the semi-final on Tuesday in Malmo, Sweden.

Following the show at the Malmo Arena, Cork-based couple Darren O’Connell and Julie McDommell, who have attended previous Eurovision events, gave their reaction to the PA news agency on how they felt the night had gone.

“It’s amazing, because the last couple of years everyone was like, you deserved it and they’re giving me condolences in the bathroom,” Ms McDommell said.

“But this year, it was amazing to go into the arena knowing we had a great chance, but Bambie Thug was incredible.”

The 29-year-old also said that Bambie succeeded as they are “unique and different for Ireland” as an alternative music performer, before adding: …