The Judges

Dana

Dana became an overnight star as Ireland’s first winner of the 1970 Eurovision Song Contest with ‘All Kinds of Everything.’ Over thirty singles and thirty albums later, Dana's career continues, now also as a leading songwriter and performer. Over her career she was voted ‘ Most Popular Female on Television’ by the readers of the TV Times magazine and “Top Female Vocalist of the Year” by her peers in the UK show business industry.

Throughout the 1990s, Dana and her family lived in the U.S., where Dana hosted her own music and chat show television series, which was broadcast globally. In 2006 Dana undertook a new challenge- Irish Dancing- in RTE's ‘Celebrity Jigs and Reels’. In 2009 Dana became a Judge on 'The All Ireland Talent Show' representing the North of the country and was the mentor for the 2010 winner Chloe Coyle. Can she hold on to the title?

John Creedon

John Creedon has established a successful dual career in both television and radio. John joined RTE Radio 1 in 1987 following a nationwide talent search. Within two years John had been presented with a prestigious Jacobs Award for Risin’ Time, Radio 1’s Breakfast Show. He has since won awards for his comedy writing and has had two hit records with his comic character “Terence”- hairdresser to the stars. In 2005 ‘The Creedon Show’ was voted Best Music/Entertainment Show in Ireland at the PPI Awards. The popular Corkman has been an adjudicator at The Hot Press Rock Awards, The Dublin Theatre Festival, The National Final of John Player Tops and last year picked up a Fairplay for Airplay Award for his support of the Irish Music Industry. Since 2009 John produces and presents ‘Late Date’ on RTE Radio 1. John is flying the flag for the South and is determined to win the competition this year.

Dáithí Ó Sé

Dáithí Ó Sé began his career on TG4 doing continuity and the weather forecast. He has presented various programmes on TG4 including the travel programme ‘Dáithí ar Route 66’, about the U.S. highway. He was a contestant on 'Charity You’re a Star' in 2006 and now finds himself on the other side of the judging desk. Dáithí took over hosting duties on the 'Rose of Tralee' during the summer of 2010. When he's not picking out the best talent the West has to offer, he co-presents RTE’s 'The Daily Show' with Claire Byrne. Dáithí took home the first crown of 'The All Ireland Talent Show' in 2009 with The Mulkerrin Brothers. Will he repeat his series one success?

Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh

Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh's first gig as a TV presenter was on the teenage evening show 'Jo Maxi' during the early 1990s. Since then she has presented numerous shows on RTE including 'The Afternoon Show', 'Echo Island', 'People in Need' as well as the St. Patricks Day Parade in Dublin City. This year has been a busy one for Bláthnaid. As well as her third season as The All Ireland Talent Show's judge for the East, she took part in 'Celebrity Bainisteoir'. She managed Nobber GFC from her home county Meath and led them to the semi-final. Bláthnaid has yet to secure a winner on 'The All Ireland Talent Show'. Can she do it this year?

Amanda Brunker

Amanda Brunker is a journalist, author, mother of two, and a former Miss Ireland. She has picked up the baton for the Dublin region from Boyzone’s Shane Lynch. Amanda is no stranger to our TV screens having already presented 'The Dinner Party' and was a guest presenter on RTÉ Two's 'The Podge and Rodge Show'. She has participated in 'Charity You're a Star' and 'Celebrity Jigs and Reels.' In 2008, Amanda wrote her first novel Champagne Kisses, which went on to become a number one bestseller, followed by Champagne Babes in 2009 and Champagne Secrets in 2010. Although it's her freshman year on 'The All Ireland Talent Show', Amanda's mind is firmly set on Dublin finally winning the title.