Six acts, one winner. Who should win Ireland’s Eurosong 2025 and sing at Eurovision?
Ireland will vote on 7 February during The Late Late Show Eurosong Special. But you can go ahead and vote in our informal poll now.
You can vote for as many songs as you’d like, but you can only vote ONE time. Be sure to check the box next to each act you want to support before hitting submit.
Poll: Who should win Eurosong 2025 in Ireland?
Bobbi Arlo — “Powerplay”
Beyond this, Bobbi has sold-out shows in Dublin, received widespread airplay, and graced the stage at key festivals, including Spain’s Primavera. In 2024, her rising prominence was further cemented when she was named Gay Times & Coca-Cola Artist of the Year. This honour led to performances at numerous festivals across the UK and Ireland, solidifying her place as one of the most exciting emerging artists in the scene.
Reylta — “Fire”
ADGY — “Run into the Night”
After Eurosong 2023, he went traveling and eventually made his way back to London, where he has been writing music for the past year. A prolific songwriter with over 12 million streams, a deal with Universal Music Group, and a publishing deal with Spirit BMG under his belt, Adgy draws inspiration from his roots in the Donegal Gaeltacht.
EMMY — “Laika Party”
EMMY is a 24-year-old Norwegian singer-songwriter. She was born and raised in a family that loves music and has been singing her whole life. When she was seven, she started making her own songs, both alone and with her brother, who is also a singer-songwriter.
Her career got a kick-start in 2015 when she, as a 15-year-old, participated in Melodi Grand Prix Junior, one of the biggest music competitions in her country, for children. Six years later, in 2021, she participated in Melodi Grand Prix, Norway’s national selection of a song for Eurovision Song Contest. The song she performed was Witch Woods.
Today, she is especially known for singing on TikTok, and has a profile with 1.2 million followers, from around the world. She has also been working with big artist producers, such as K-391 and Braaheim.
In 2024, she was in Los Angeles, Latvia and France taking part in songwriting sessions. Emmy is also a freelance graphic designer.
Samantha Mumba — “My Way”
Expanding her creative horizons, Mumba transitioned seamlessly into acting, earning accolades for her performances in a range of compelling films. She starred in The Time Machine, a sci-fi epic opposite Guy Pearce; Spin the Bottle, a charming Irish romantic comedy; Shifter, a gripping horror thriller; and Johnny Was, where she shared the screen with Eriq La Salle.
In 2024, Samantha continues to captivate audiences with a recurring role as Paula Kenny in the fourth season of the acclaimed BBC/Acorn TV series Harry Wild, acting alongside Jane Seymour and Rohan Nedd. Her talents also extend to voice acting, with her portrayal of Jules in Queen Latifah’s Audible series Technically Speaking.
With a career marked by versatility, artistry, and enduring appeal, Samantha Mumba remains an influential figure whose work transcends genres and mediums, leaving an indelible mark on both the entertainment industry and her global audience.
NIYL — “Growth”
NIYL is a Limerick born artist who mixes a unique blend of emotionally fuelled vocals with an electronic sound to deliver a powerful, cinematic; original works. Inspired by artists including London Grammar, Woodkid and Yebba, NIYL has ambitions to establish a new sound within the Irish music industry. A lyricist who draws inspiration from his upbringing in the west of Ireland and the dramatic landscapes of the coast, NIYL writes as a means of catharsis, channelling emotions through word and song.
NIYL’s ambition is to shed light on the challenges and thrills that come with being ‘queer in the county’. As a queer Irish artist, NIYL’s songs look to amplify queer culture in the Irish music industry with his music. NIYL is currently in the midst of releasing his debut album Parish Is Burning which is being released across 2025. With three releases already published, NIYL has received national recognition from publications including RTE 2FM, Today FM, Hotpress, Extra.ie, The Irish Independent and Irish Examiner.
As a solo artist, NIYL has joined the National Geographic Concert Orchestra as a lead vocalist for their award winning Symphony for our World and has performed as a headline act at Irish festivals Doolin Folk Fest, Live on Air and Go Tobann. Overseas, in 2018 NIYL joined Tony winning songstress Cynthia Erivo for a week-long residency in St. James’s Theatre, London – performing the works of composer Scott Alan. As a backing vocalist NIYL has performed alongside many internationally acclaimed artists including Rufus Wainwright and Dermot Kennedy
Bobbi Arlo – Powerplay: Excellent production. Very professional sounding. Feel in general is great & very contemporary but there is little to no melody, just a very short basic music phrase repeated. Bobbi said she wrote it in 15 minutes and that shows. So much spoken word parts spells danger when performed live . 2.5/5 EMMY – Laika Party: It’s hard not to be cynical about wanting to represent a country you’ve never even visited. I loved Witch Woods but this is way too OTT sweet disposable bubble gum pop for me. Keiino on acid. The girly girl vocals are… Read more »
Bambi thug had a bad song with a unique appearance. The staging is what was outstanding and will be talked about for years. Reylta is the only song that can make a great presence and with a super ending staging can go somewhere with it. It will all depend on our stage presence at eurovision. Songs hardly matter anymore.
Bambi Thug had a song you didn’t like with a unique appearance. There fixed it it for you. Personally I loved it from the first moment I heard it. Many months before the staging.
Very good: “Run Into the Night” by Adgy; “Laika Party” by Emmy; “My Way” by Samantha Mumba
Okay: “Powerplay” by Bobbi Arlo; “Growth” by Niyl
Average: “Fire” by Reylta
Bad: None! 🙂
Ok I’m in love with NIYL’s song! If he can nail it live I could see another TOP 10 finish for Ireland.
This is an excellent song great rhythm to it – it’s funny how folk think Bobby arlos 2min 30 sec racket is best – I beg to differ
I do genuinely think Reylta is the obvious choice for Ireland. Irish, with clear melodic narrative, lots of room for really great staging in Switzerland, and quite a stand out original song. FIRE clearly came from the heart. A+.
Bobbi is too similar to Bambie. It’s not a winning formula because Bambie didn’t win!
Emmy’s song is about a Russian dog. Really?! A RUSSIAN dog. Given everything they have done to Ukraine, do we really want Ireland to be represented by an ode to a Russian dog? The answer is a simple No.
Laika is not responsible for the invasion of Ukraine.
Of course not, but this kind of reference feels distasteful nowadays given the circumstances
Do dogs understand nationality? Discuss.
Story Éowyn has passed and like Bobbi… It had (and took) all the power [electrical, fiber, cell, heat, sanity for three days)… Sooo… late to the game… But: Bobbi has the best original bop track, and Reylta has the best original piece. Whoever pulls it off live wins… Both have amazing staging potential… Bobbi with a street vibe and Reylta with a druid vibe and ever increasing vocal… But remember G?te last year – will it be respected but not voted for??? A great Bobbi stage performance would do better at ESC I think… And that’s the he end goal…… Read more »
Also… Samantha Mumba’s ‘track’ is an over processed mess BUT live (without all the audio mushing together) it could be something beautiful.
I disagree the arlo song is not appealing for 12 year olds who will do
A lot of voting
Ireland already sent something edgy last year, sending Powerplay wouldn’t feel like Doomsday Blue did. There are stronger options which would stand out more at Eurovision, Reylta, NIYL or Adgy should win.
All six are far from perfect, most of them plod along without any high points, I find “My Way”, “Growth” and “Run into the Night” very much lacking in substance, the lyrics are little more than a string of unconnected cliches, sung with an air of empty gravitas. Calling them mediocre is a compliment
Laika 4 me
I take it all back. Reylta for the win
Niyl, Bobbi Arlo, Adgy or Reylta.
Any of those four, but there isn’t any standout this year for me.
I think it’s too soon to judge because we haven’t seen the live performances. I would not count Samantha Mumba out yet. Based on the recordings though I think Bobbi is the best option, although it def needs a more climactic ending.
Power play is 30 seconds too short and needs to be extended /
very good Reylta
OK Bobbi and Adgy
average Samantha
bad Emmy
Powerplay’s been on repeat for me! Hoping Bobbi can pull it off live
Reylta for me, followed by ADGY or EMMY, though tbf none of the songs are bad. It’ll rest on live performances I guess, and decent judges!
Bobbi is the one for me. I have a feeling Reylta could produce a moment live though and snatch the win. Bobbi could do a Go Tobann from last year and sound awful live
As much as people praise this selection i do think the Powerplay is the only song that can bring Ireland out of the semis.
I don’t agree. I think all the songs can get Ireland out of the semis – it all depends on staging and vocals. It is not like the other national finals are THAT strong!
Adgy’s song is great.
Reylta or samantha everything else is a nq
Agree -sams song is actually very commercial
The problem is Bambi was unique but I feel Ireland will go down that route every year now with Bobbi etc.
Eurovision would end up being a pantomime and witch show if so. The winning songs will always have a classy edge hence this year Malta Kristy Spiteri or Greece Klavdia will do well with the jury if they qualify and stage correct.
It’s proven with kaarija and baby lasagna although I loved them both they finished second. The euro jury wants classy artistic well sung pop songs
The point is to be unique, that is how you do well and win.
If Ireland finally gets unique it’s about time
Too unique wins nothing. The jury won’t go for it. With two wars happening too the televote points are more equally split with Israel and Ukraine guaranteed good points. So the jury bait songs are proving key nowadays
Yeah because Ireland has famously been winning everything in the last 25 years playing it safe
Is Bobbi all that similiar to Bambi? The songs are very different vibes
I mean, it’s literally only the second year of them offering something more dark and alternative. After years of bland, unmemorable pop songs in the 2010s and sweet but inoffensive country ballads until at least 2006, I don’t see anything wrong with Ireland bringing something that bucks these stereotypes. There’s literally 5 other songs Bobbi is competing with that are not as alternative or dark. Plenty of future opportunities to bring some well done ballads back to the competition and bring back what Ireland does so well. But showing the viewers Ireland’s variety is never a bad thing. Also, at… Read more »
I should also add, I don’t think Bobbi or any of the others in the Irish selection are going to win the entire grand final. But given Ireland’s poor recent record, to see them be top 10 is fantastic enough, which I think is possible with Bobbi. Ireland can worry about winning when they’ve got their feet back on the ground and more of a respectable national final with artists that have that extra something. I can see it happening in the next 10 years for sure.
Wouldn’t say Jedward was bland or were u. In playschool then ?
I don’t think so – you make Ireland sound narrow minded
It’s a country full of talent
Emmy
Anyone sick of Eurovision 25 already ?
Sick of your negativity on most posts tbh.
Why don’t you and your tiresome comments find another forum ?
So much depends on the live presentation. I remember this time last year that Go Tabann was the favorite and then it didn’t quite work out in the performance.
I’d personally like Ireland to stay with an alternative, off-kilter edge. As such, I can see a world in which Reylta’s Fire could be really successful in Eurovision
Go Tabann was a total load of rubbish be4 the late late show and only proved to be rubbish on the night – nostalgic Irish crap which thankfully got flushed down the drain
Go Tobann. Get it right. Maith an cailin.
Is beidir leat dun do bheil
I think for added effect Reylta needs to wear a crown on her head with a large fire lit like an inferno blazing out of her ears
A Eurovision first
I do think Powerplay is the best choice for Europe. It continue what Bambie Thug did last year but having a identity of its own.
And I do hope Bambie Thug opened the door last year and showed the Irish what ESC can be. Let us hope they continue the good taste this year!
Reminds me of Logitech power play and powerplay the drink
We don’t need Irish songs forced on Europe – people seem
To have forgotten when Dervish sang in 2007 and scored 5 points – no one wants to listen to it EXCEPT Irish people who seem to think everyone one wants to as well – WRONG
The Voice won
Yeah, like 300 years ago…
Like, it wouldn’t win today?
The voice won with Ms Eimear Quinn when televoting did not feature – big fundamental difference
Riverdance is still touring 30 years later
Dervish wasn’t very good though, I’ve seen zero evidence that songs with ethnic influences can’t do well if they are carried out properly (look at Armenia last year)
Yes, it was Dervish and not the song
The song was tripe
Armenia – Armenians are nomadic they live everywhere big diaspora – voting for their home country from
All over Europe – nothing else explains why anyone could possibly listen to that dogs dinner they call “music”
Reylta for me.
One tiny change I’d like is to replace the title with the Irish word for “fire”.
Eleni used the Spanish word back in 2018, so why not.
Plan B is Bobbi Arlo
Tine
The Irish word for fire would not work here but perhaps the Spanish word for fire night
But am sure we’ve had that b4 as well …
It’s interesting the way many non Irish posters think they know the answers to come up with the perfect Irish entry.
lol true – but Ireland is always marginalised by the begrudgers – remember all the nasty things they said about Bambi thug and the devil and paganism it was hilarious
Then it wouldn’t qualify
And then guess what – final 6
Goes to show no one knows …
Bobbie Arlo followed by Reylta.
Strong year though (can’t believe I’m saying that)
I’m worried that Bonnie might get compared to Bambie, even though musically different but people probably inevitably will compare
Even their first names are similar!
No one can be compared to Bambi
Why Does Bobbi Arlo sound like a Dairy product ?
No Gaelic, I’m out.
Hopefully Ailsha returns in ‘26
Probably no Irish in any of the other 30+ songs either. See you next year.
Hopefully not
Why do you have such a beef with Alisha and the Irish language?
I
Don’t have a beef with the Irish language since I am a fluent Irish speaker but that go tobann song was a disgrace – meaningless rubbish
It’s not Gaelic, it’s Irish.