Watch: No win for Bunbeg's Adgy on Eurosong but glowing reviews: 'It was gorgeous'

Andrew Carr - AKA Adgy - won't be representing  Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland this May, but certainly put himself in the shop window with a fine performance.

Norwegian singer EMMY was crowned champion on Friday night's Late Late Show Eurosong Special with her track Laika Party and the 24-year-old singer said: "I'm just in shock, thank you so so much. This can't be happening."

First up of the six hopefuls was Bunbeg-born Adgy, with Run into the Night, the song with his sister Jennie, who performed alongside him. It was produced by Eurovision legend Ivan Klymenko, whose Kalush - Stefania, was the 2022 winner for Ukraine.

RTÉ 2FM's Laura Fox said of Adgy:"That was 100 per cent something I'd play on the show. It was gorgeous - his vocals hit so hard."

Dancing with the Stars judge Arthur Gourounlian added: "Congrats, it's never easy to be the first one. I like the Celtic element. I was waiting for the crescendo and it happened. It’s the type of song I’d put on my playlist."

Donal Skehan, who came runner-up to Dustin the Turkey in 2008's Eurosong, said: "I thought that was a really polished entry to start the show with."

Last year's Irish contestant Bambie Thug said: "It feels like one that you could just play at any time. I loved the chemistry between them. The vocals in the studio sounded beautiful."

Bobbi Arlo, Reylta, Samantha Mumba and NIYL were the others aiming to get the opportunity to represent Ireland on the biggest stage.