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Eurovision was ‘Bambie Thug’s night’ in Irish eyes – Taoiseach

Source: PA Media

The Eurovision Song Contest was ‘Bambie Thug’s night’ in Irish eyes, the taoiseach had insisted.

The “ouji pop” star secured a sixth place finish in Ireland’s first Eurovision grand final since 2018.

attracted the top 12 point allocation from the Australian jury vote, as well as a 10 from the UK audience as part of a total of 136 from the overall audience vote, and eventual winner Switzerland.

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