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. In June 2015, it was confirmed by the programme's broadcaster

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would return, alongside former

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and Bressie.

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won the title, marking Bressie's third and final win as a coach. Kelesa Mulcahy from Team Kian as runner-up and Nigel Connell from Team Una third.

Teams

Blind auditions

Episode 1 (3 January)

Episode 2 (10 January)

Episode 3 (17 January)

Episode 4 (24 January)

Episode 5 (31 January)

The Battles

The Knockouts

The Live Shows

References