Taoiseach wishes Bambie Thug ‘luck’ ahead of Eurovision final

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Simon Harris TD

Taoiseach Simon Harris visited their home town in Macroom, Co Cork

Taoiseach Simon Harris has wished Bambie Thug the best of luck while visiting their home town in Macroom, Co Cork.

Addressing his TikTok following, the Taoiseach said: "On behalf of everyone across Ireland, I just want to send the very best of luck to Bambie Thug. They are doing us so proud on the world stage. Bambie Thug for the win. The Eurovision for Ireland."

Ireland are set to preform tenth and Bambie Thug is ranked fourth with their song Doomsday Blue.

The last time Ireland participated in the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final was six years ago with Ryan O'Shaughnessy's track Together in 2018.

You can stream the big event on RTÉ One, RTÉ 2FM, and the RTÉ Player from 8pm tonight, Saturday, May 11 from 8pm.

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