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and Chloe Coyle in the previous two series'. This was the final series. ''The All Ireland Talent Show'' was replaced by ''

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'', a part of ''The Voice'' TV series.

Personnel

Presenters

Gráinne Seoige Gráinne Seoige (; born 5 November 1973) is an Irish people, Irish journalist, news anchor and documentary and entertainment television presenter. A noted Irish language supporter, Seoige is the only television personality to have worked with a ...

returned as presenter in her only role on the channel.

Aidan Power Aidan Power (born 30 March 1979) is an Irish television and radio presenter. Career Born in Templeogue, Dublin, Power was educated at St. Mac Dara's community college and then Ballyfermot College of Further Education, Ballyfermot Senior Colleg ...

& Dustin returned to present The All Ireland Talent Show Backstage on

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Judges

Original Dublin judge,

Shane Lynch Shane Eamon Mark Stephen Lynch (born 3 July 1976) is an Irish singer, best known as a member of Boyzone. He has also taken part in auto racing, participated in reality shows such as ''Celebrity Big Brother (British TV series), Celebrity Big Bro ...

announced his departure from the show.

Amanda Brunker Amanda Brunker (born 12 June 1974) is an Irish novelist, journalist and beauty pageant titleholder. She is columnist for the Irish ''Sunday World'' tabloid newspaper, She also won Miss Ireland 1991. Brunker grew up in a Church of Ireland Protest ...

took his place. The other judges for this series remained:

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winner and conservative politician Dana (North), broadcaster

John Creedon John Creedon (born 1958), also known as "Creedo", is an Irish language enthusiast and veteran broadcaster with RTÉ Radio. Host of ''The John Creedon Show'', weekday evenings 8-10pm on RTÉ Radio 1, he has also filled in for Dave Fanning on '' ...

(South), television presenter and

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enthusiast

Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh (; born 12 November 1970) is an Irish TV presenter, she has presented ''Echo Island'', ''The Afternoon Show'' and ''Charity ICA Bootcamp''. She was a judge in '' The All Ireland Talent Show'' and participated in ''Celebri ...

(East) and television personality and weather forecaster

Dáithí Ó Sé Dáithí Mícheál Ó Sé (; born 2 June 1976) is an Irish television presenter. He currently hosts RTÉ One's ''Today (Irish TV series), Today'', alongside Maura Derrane. He is also the current host of the Rose of Tralee (festival), Rose of Tral ...

(West). Backstage presenter

filled in for Bláthnaid during the heat six results show as she was ill.

Auditions

West Auditions

Head judge:

Assistant judges:

Síle Seoige Síle Seoige (; born 13 April 1979) is an Irish television presenter. She has sometimes been referred to as Sheila. Early life Seoige was born in An Spidéal, County Galway, the youngest of four children, to parents Mairtín and Philomena. Sh ...

& Pádraic Breathnach
Final eight:
Aoife and Paul Moroney
Karate Pencil Case
Jacks Angels
Sean Nós ar an tSionnan
Cosa Beoga
Richard Cunningham
Politically Correct
Don Stiffe

East Auditions

Head judge:

Assistant judges:

Cormac Battle Cormac Battle (born 11 July 1972) is an Irish musician and radio presenter/producer. He is the vocalist and lead guitarist for the bands Kerbdog, Wilt, Jonny's Boys, and On the turn. He is also the current presenter of RTÉ 2fm's alternative mus ...

& Brenda Donahue
Final eight:
Jackson 3
Lil' Dukebox
Daniel Furlong
The Myth
Claire Mulholland
Arlene Caffrey
Feverfelt
Bernadette Spain

Dublin Auditions

Head judge:

Assistant judges:

and

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Final eight:
Kyle Kennedy
Anthony White
Wallis Hamilton
Dan Dennehy
Owen Gerrard
Shauna Buckingham
Must Try D 'N' D
Síle Keogh

South Auditions

Head judge:

Assistant judges:

Emma O'Driscoll Emma Louise O'Driscoll (born 23 March 1982 in Limerick, Ireland) is a former Irish pop star, turned children's television presenter and reality television personality. O'Driscoll rose to fame in the 2001–2002 RTÉ One television series ''Pops ...

Joe O'Shea Joe O'Shea ( Irish: ''Seosáf/Seosamh Ó Sé'') is an Irish broadcaster and journalist. He lives and works in Dublin and in the past made regular appearances on Irish radio and television. Career Joe O'Shea was educated at St Mary's of the Isl ...

Final eight:
Seamus & Tomas
Halo
Johnny Mack
Mad 4 Road
Darragh Merrit
Fitzy Chicks
2 Day Nation
Shane Doonan

North Auditions

Head judge:
Dana
Assistant judges:
Joe Lindsay &

Majella O'Donnell Majella O'Donnell (born Majella Roche, 14 April 1960) is an Irish singer, businesswoman and charity campaigner from Thurles, County Tipperary. She came to public attention upon her engagement to singer Daniel O'Donnell. A survivor of cancer, ...

Final eight:
The Virginia Gospel Choir
Áine Hassan
Fox 'N' Crew
Louise Florence
Brian Sheerin
The Ward Sisters
Maggie Ferris
Jim Devine

Live Heats

Each heat five contestants would take the stage. One representing each judge and region of Ireland. The judges would score an act after their performance and then the act with the highest score would gain 5 points and the second highest scoring act would gain 4 points etc. The same would be done with the public vote. The scores would then be added and the act with the most combined score would gain first place and advance to the semi-finals.(In the event of a tie the act with the most viewer votes would take higher ranking.) From the 2nd and 3rd placed acts the judges would choose an act to send through to the wildcard show.

Contestants

Live Heats summary

Heat 1 (31 December)

;Judges' votes to send through to the wildcard show *Amanda Brunker: The Virginia Gospel Choir *Dáithí Ó Sé: Johnny Mack *Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh: Virginia Gospel Choir The Virginia Gospel Choir were sent to the wildcard show with 2-1 majority.

Heat 2 (9 January)

;Judges' votes to send through to the wildcard show *Amanda Brunker: Karate Pencil Case *John Creedon: Louise Florence *Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh: Karate Pencil Case Karate Pencil Case were sent to the wildcard show with 2-1 majority.

Heat 3 (16 January)

Guest Performer: Tommy Fleming ;Judges' votes to send through to the wildcard show *Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh: Wallis Hamilton *Dáithí Ó Sé: Wallis Hamilton *Dana: was not required to vote as there was already a majority Wallis Hamilton was sent to the wildcard show with 2-0 majority.

Heat 4 (23 January)

Guest Performer:

The High Kings The High Kings is an Folk music of Ireland, Irish folk group formed in Dublin in 2008. The band consists of Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Darren Holden (musician), Darren Holden, and Paul O'Brien. As of 2023, the group had released five studio ...

;Judges' votes to send through to the wildcard show *Amanda Brunker: Darragh Merritt *Dana: Darragh Merritt *Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh: was not required to vote as there was already a majority Darragh Merritt was sent to the wildcard show with 2-0 majority

Heat 5 (30 January)

Guest Performer:

Imelda May Imelda Mary Higham (; born 10 July 1974), professionally known as Imelda May, is an Irish singer, songwriter, television presenter and multi-instrumentalist. She is known for her musical style of rockabilly revival and has also been compared to ...

;Judges' votes to send through to the wildcard show *Amanda Brunker: Aine Hassin *Dáithí Ó Sé: Shane Doonan *Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh: Shane Doonan - initially refused to vote and wanted to revert to the public vote, as she had given both acts the same score. However she was told this was not an option and voted. Shane Doonan was sent to the wildcard show with 2-1 majority.

Heat 6 (6 February)

Guest Performer:

Shayne Ward Shayne Thomas Ward (born 16 October 1984) is an English singer and actor. He rose to fame as the winner of the second series of ''The X Factor''. His debut single, "That's My Goal", was released in the United Kingdom on 21 December 2005 a ...

was present for the first show but was not present for the results show as she was ill. Backstage presenter

filled in for her. ;Judges' votes to send through to the wildcard show *John Creedon:Shauna Buckingham *Dana: Shauna Buckingham *Aidan Power: was not required to vote as there was already a majority Shauna Buckingham was sent to the wildcard show with 2-0 majority

Heat 7 (13 February)

Guest Performer:

featuring

Daniel O'Donnell Daniel Francis Noel O'Donnell, MBE (born 12 December 1961) is an Irish singer, television presenter and philanthropist. After rising to public attention in 1983, he has since become a household name in Ireland and Britain; he has also had co ...

;Judges' votes to send through to the wildcard show *Amanda Brunker: Daniel Furlong *John Creedon: Daniel Furlong *Dáithí O'Sé : was not required to vote as there was already a majority Daniel Furlong was sent to the wildcard show with 2-0 majority

Heat 8 (20 February)

Guest Performer: Frankie Gavin with

De Dannan De Dannan (originally ''Dé Danann'') is an Irish folk music group. It was formed in 1975 by Frankie Gavin (fiddle), Alec Finn (guitar, bouzouki), Johnny "Ringo" McDonagh (bodhrán) and Charlie Piggott ( banjo) as a result of sessions in ...

;Judges' votes to send through to the wildcard show *Dana: Claire Mulholland *Amanda Brunker: Claire Mulholland *John Creedon:was not required to vote as there was already a majority Claire Mulholland was sent to the wildcard show with 2-0 majority 2 Day Nation received the highest judges vote in the three-year history of the show.

Wildcard Heat (27 February)

Guest Performer:

Miracle Bell Miracle Bell are an Indie pop band from Naas, Ireland. Formed in 2005 the band is composed of John Broe (Guitar, lead vocals and Synth) and John Rigney(Drums, Percussion and Backing vocals). History Miracle Bell formed in late 2005. Originall ...

Semi-finals

Semi-final 1 (6 March)

Guest Performer:

Sharon Shannon Sharon Shannon (born 8 June 1968) is an Irish musician, best known for her work with the button accordion and for her fiddle technique. She also plays the tin whistle and Diatonic button accordion, melodeon. Her 1991 debut album, ''Sharon Shann ...

Semi-final 2 (13 March)

Guest Performer:

The Wanted The Wanted are a British-Irish boy band formed in 2009, and originally consisted of members Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker, and Nathan Sykes. The group signed a worldwide contract to Universal Music, Island Reco ...

Final (20 March)

Guest Performer:

Olly Murs Oliver Stanley Murs (born 14 May 1984) is an English singer, songwriter, and television personality. He rose to prominence after participating on the sixth series of the television talent show ''The X Factor'' in 2009, where he finished as runn ...

;Final Six For the first time in the history of ''The All Ireland Talent Show'' the final had two stages. During the first show all six finalists performed and lines opened after the last act performed. ; Final Showdown At the start of the results show the lines were frozen and the three least popular acts were eliminated. The lines then re-opened with all votes cast earlier still counting. The three remaining acts performed again performing a shorter version of the songs they sang in the live heats.

References

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