The third and final series of The All Ireland Talent Show was announced in August 2010. The first show was broadcast on 21 August 2010. The third series aired on RTàOne, it was hosted by Gráinne Seoige. This series was produced by Tyrone Productions.
Once again prize money of â¬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 RTàTwo
Original Dublin judge, Shane Lynch announced his departure from the show. Amanda Brunker took his place. The other judges for this series remained: 1970 Eurovision Song Contest winner and conservative politician Dana (North), broadcaster John Creedon (South), television presenter and Irish language enthusiast Bláthnaid NàChofaigh (East) and television personality and weather forecaster DáithààSé (West). Backstage presenter Aidan Power filled in for Bláthnaid during the heat six results show as she was ill.
Head judge:<br /> DáithààSé<br /> Assistant judges: <br /> SÃÂle Seoige & Pádraic Breathnach<br /> Final eight:<br /> Aoife and Paul Moroney<br /> Karate Pencil Case<br /> Jacks Angels<br /> Sean Nós ar an tSionnan<br /> Cosa Beoga<br /> Richard Cunningham<br /> Politically Correct<br /> Don Stiffe
Head judge:<br /> Bláthnaid NàChofaigh<br /> Assistant judges: <br />Cormac Battle & Brenda Donahue<br /> Final eight:<br /> Jackson 3<br /> Lil' Dukebox<br /> Daniel Furlong<br /> The Myth<br /> Claire Mulholland<br /> Arlene Caffrey<br /> Feverfelt<br /> Bernadette Spain
Head judge:<br /> Amanda Brunker<br /> Assistant judges:<br /> Shane Lynch and Larry Gogan<br /> Final eight:<br /> Kyle Kennedy<br /> Anthony White<br /> Wallis Hamilton<br /> Dan Dennehy<br /> Owen Gerrard<br /> Shauna Buckingham<br /> Must Try D 'N' D<br /> SÃÂle Keogh
Head judge:<br />John Creedon<br />Assistant judges:<br />Emma O'Driscoll & Joe O'Shea<br />Final eight:<br /> Seamus & Tomas <br />Halo<br />Johnny Mack<br />Mad 4 Road<br />Darragh Merrit<br />Fitzy Chicks<br />2 Day Nation<br />Shane Doonan
Head judge:<br />Dana<br />Assistant judges:<br />Joe Lindsay & Majella O'Donnell<br />Final eight:<br />The Virginia Gospel Choir<br />ÃÂine Hassan<br />Fox 'N' Crew<br />Louise Florence<br />Brian Sheerin<br />The Ward Sisters<br />Maggie Ferris<br />Jim Devine
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.
The Virginia Gospel Choir were sent to the wildcard show with 2âÂÂ1 majority.
Karate Pencil Case were sent to the wildcard show with 2âÂÂ1 majority.
Guest Performer: Tommy Fleming
Wallis Hamilton was sent to the wildcard show with 2âÂÂ0 majority.
Guest Performer: The High Kings
Darragh Merritt was sent to the wildcard show with 2âÂÂ0 majority
Guest Performer: Imelda May
Shane Doonan was sent to the wildcard show with 2âÂÂ1 majority.
Guest Performer: Shayne Ward <br /> Bláthnaid NàChofaigh was present for the first show but was not present for the results show as she was ill. Backstage presenter Aidan Power filled in for her.
Shauna Buckingham was sent to the wildcard show with 2âÂÂ0 majority
Guest Performer: Majella O'Donnell featuring Daniel O'Donnell
Daniel Furlong was sent to the wildcard show with 2âÂÂ0 majority
Guest Performer: Frankie Gavin with De Dannan
Claire Mulholland was sent to the wildcard show with 2âÂÂ0 majority
2 Day Nation received the highest judges vote in the three-year history of the show.
Guest Performer: Miracle Bell
Guest Performer: Sharon Shannon
Guest Performer: The Wanted
Guest Performer: Olly Murs
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.
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.