Nicky Byrne IS Eurovision-bound, and here’s what he’ll be singing

Westlife/Eurovision fans, you're in for a treat this May.

Just last week, we reported that singer Nicky Byrne was in talks to represent Ireland at this year's Eurovision, and it seems the news is indeed true.

I'm excited to announce that I will be representing Ireland at #Eurovision 2016 in Sweden with my song #Sunlight https://t.co/FYghX6aTlb

— Nicky Byrne (@NickyByrne) January 13, 2016

RTÉ confirmed the news this morning, announcing that Nicky would be heading to Sweden in the hopes of winning with his entry, Sunlight.

The song was co-written by Nicky and Wayne Hector, the mastermind behind a whopping seven of Westlife's hits, including Flying Without Wings, Swear It Again and World Of Our Own.

Award-winning composer Ronan Hardiman was also on board. 

"I am honoured RTÉ have chosen me and believe in this song like I do," Nicky said today.

"Like many of us, I have grown up watching The Eurovision Song Contest... I have a great memory as a nine year old, of dancing around our sitting room in a tri-colour sweatshirt when Johnny Logan lifted the trophy in 1987.

"This year I go one step further, and actually walk on that stage to represent my country."

For the last several years, RTÉ has used the "Eurosong" format to decide on its annual entrant.

"We have a long and proud history with Eurovision, but we’ve had mixed results over the last few years," RTÉ's John McHugh said of the decision to change tacks.

Nicky will perform Sunlight live on The Ray D'Arcy Show on Saturday February 13, before heading to Stockholm in May.