Nicky Byrne will be representing Ireland in Eurovision

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.