Ireland Eliminated from Eurovision 2025 Second Semi-Final in Basel

Ireland participated in the second semi-final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest with Norwegian singer Emmy Kristiansen performing the song "Laika Party," which imagines the Soviet space dog Laika as still alive. Despite a spirited performance, Ireland failed to qualify for the Grand Final, continuing a recent trend with the previous Irish entrant, Bambie Thug, having been the first to reach the final since 2018. The second semi-final also featured the UK’s Remember Monday, who performed in Bridgerton-inspired outfits and had already secured a spot in the final as part of the "Big Five" countries. Israel’s entry, Yuval Raphael, also performed amid controversy and protest, with the European Broadcasting Union defending Israel's inclusion despite calls within Ireland to debate their future participation. The event, held in Basel, Switzerland, included performances from other nations like Austria, France, and Australia, with only ten acts advancing to the final. The semi-final was broadcast on BBC One with commentary, and notable Eurovision figures such as Celine Dion were involved in the broader event coverage.