RTÉ have confirmed that Nicky Byrne will be representing Ireland at this year’s Eurovision.
The 2FM presenter will perform a song he wrote himself called Sunlight, which he co-wrote with Wayne Hector – who has written hits for the likes of Britney Spears, One Direction and Jason Derulo.
Wayne also has writing credits on Westlife’s hit singles Flying Without Wings, Swear It Again and World Of Our Own.
Nicky and Wayne also teamed up with award-winning composer Ronan Hardiman.
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RTÉ selected Nicky and the song Sunlight this year in a departure from the Eurosong format and the mentor format which was used for the last eight years.
“Like many of us, I have grown up watching The Eurovision Song Contest. It always brought great excitement to our house down through the years and I was lucky enough to see Ireland win it on many occasions,” Nicky said.
“I have a great memory as a nine year old, of dancing around our sitting room in a tri-colour sweatshirt when Johnny Logan lifted the trophy in 1987.
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“The Eurovision is a TV show and song contest like no other and for the past three years my Eurovision experience has gotten better and my affiliation grown stronger, as I have proudly delivered the Irish votes live from Dublin.
“This year I go one step further, and actually walk on that stage to represent my country, I am honoured RTÉ have chosen me and believe in this song like I do,” he added.
Nicky will perform in the Eurovision Semi-Final in the Globe Arena in Stockholm on either Tuesday 10th or Thursday 12th May, to qualify for a place in the Final on Saturday 14th May.
