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The All Ireland Talent Show (series 3)

The All Ireland Talent Show
Series 3
Broadcast from 2010 – 2011
Judges John Creedon
Amanda Brunker
Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh
Dáithí Ó Sé
Dana
Presenter(s) Gráinne Seoige (RTÉ One)
Co-presenter(s) Aidan Power (RTÉ Two)
Dustin (RTÉ Two)
Broadcaster RTÉ One
RTÉ Two (Backstage)
Winner
Daniel Furlong
Origin The East
Runner-up
Don Stiffe
Chronology
  • 2010-2011

A third season and final was announced in August 2010. The first show was broadcast on 21 August 2010. The third series aired on RTÉ One, it was hosted by Gráinne Seoige. This series was produced by Tyrone Productions.

Once again prize money of €50,000 was awarded to the eventual winner of the show; who was Daniel Furlong, with Bláthnaid the winning judge. The result also marked the third time a child act won the show, following The Mulkerrin Brothers and Chloe Coyle in the previous two series'.

This was the final series. The All Ireland Talent Show was replaced by The Voice of Ireland, a part of The Voice TV series.

Gráinne Seoige returned as presenter in her only role on the channel. Aidan Power & Dustin returned to present The All Ireland Talent Show Backstage on RTÉ Two

Original Dublin judge, Shane Lynch announced his departure from the show.Amanda Brunker took his place. The judges for this series are: Amanda Brunker (Dublin), 1970 Eurovision Song Contest winner and conservative politician Dana (North), broadcaster John Creedon (South), television presenter and Irish language enthusiast Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh (East) and television personality and weather forecaster Dáithí Ó Sé (West). Backstage presenter Aidan Power filled in for Bláthnaid during the heat six results show as she was ill.


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