Co Kildare act on Ireland's Got Talent this weekend

This week’s episode of TV3’s Ireland’s Got Talent will see 11 new acts grace the country’s biggest stage, including Trinity Ath Í are a dance troupe from Athy.

They have performed everywhere from The Ploughing Championships to China, Prague, and France. This might not be their biggest stage but it’s their most important.

On last week’s show, presenter Lucy Kennedy chose her Golden Buzzer act, smooth singing country sensation Christopher King from Limerick. She found his ‘swoonsome’ good looks and honey vocals irresistible, describing him as “perfect” in every way.  All the Golden Buzzers have now been chosen and Christopher joins the nation’s favourite great grandmother, Evelyn Williams (81), mum of two and singing sensation, Linda McLoughlin (38), Xquisite, the super cute mini ballroom dancers and Jason Byrne’s accidental choice, drag act Martin McGuinness, in the Semi-Finals.

This Saturday night will see more hopefuls take to the stage, some talented, and some not so talented, as Ireland’s biggest and most diverse talent search continues on TV3 at 7.30pm.

In episode 6:

There is no doubt that Ireland’s Got Talent has showcased some outstanding talent and one group that have really shined bright are the senior citizens of this country – from 81 year old Evelyn Williams, 79 year old Pat Glynn and 78 year old Philip Murphy. This Saturday is no exception, as 68 year old Matt Dodd fromBallyfermot, Dublin, takes to the stage.

Matt is a singing bus driver who was encouraged to enter the competition by his grandchildren, who are eagerly cheering him on from the wings. Do we have another golden oldie on our hands?

Michelle Visage is undoubtedly the ‘mummy’ of the drag acts, in fact most of them get overwhelmed when they stand on stage in front of her. Can Paul Ryder(30) from Tallaght be the one to do just that? Paul is a dance teacher and choreographer by day, and a drag act by night.

He has already come to the attention of RuPaul, who once tweeted a clip of his act. However, Paul’s biggest fan was his father who sadly passed away in 2014 and who was always at the front of the audience cheering him on. Paul has brought some of his dance students as his back up dancers, so this is sure to be an unforgettable and undoubtedly emotional performance.

Tune in to Ireland’s Got Talent this Saturday 10^th March at 7.30pm, followed by Ireland’s Got Mór Talent at 8.30pm.

Further acts in episode 6:

SM Static Movement are Eric Roberts (27) and Vinny McLaughlin (26) from Donegal, this dance duo specialise in animation robotics and this isn’t their first TV talent contest having entered Got to Dance. Can they progress under the watchful eyes of our four judges?

FKFT hail from all over Leinster, this fourteen person Hip Hop Dance crew have represented Ireland in the World Hip Hop Championships, performed in flashmobs, and have taken part in TV talent competitions. Can they use this experience to their advantage and progress to the semi-finals?

Steven Kelly (24) is from Mountmellick in Laois. He has been singing in his bedroom for years. Is this his time to shine on the IGT stage?

Tom Campbell (44) lives in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and it’s safe to say Ireland’s Got Talent hasn’t seen an act like this. Calling himself the Clay Head act he covers his head in…you guessed it clay. It may be unusual but is it any good? Only the judges will decide.

Marcin Miller (33) is a pole dancer from Poland. He has been living in Ireland for 12 years and training on the pole for 5. Can he pole vault his way into the next round?

From pole dancing to hula hooping, Jessica Doolin (27) from Bray, Co Wicklow has just returned from China where she studied to be a circus performer. Ultimately she wants to teach and build her own hula hooping troupe.

Mick (33) and Dusty (31) are lifelong friends from Dublin and they are bringing their Michael Jackson Tribute Act to the judges. It’s good and bad in equal measures, can they persuade the judges to put them through?

The Ennis Brothers are 26 year old twins Owen and Matthew from Ringsend in Dublin. These country music loving singers are influenced by everyone from The Everly Brothers to Nathan Carter to Lady Antebellum.  Can their vocal harmonies impress the judges?

Sheena Rice (38) and Michael Scheuber (53) are an acoustic folk duo who first got together while Sheena was living with her family in Germany. Despite the fact she has returned to Co. Clare this duo still find time to perform and record together.