Dublin band Wild Youth has been chosen to represent Ireland in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.

After beating out five other acts, the boyband will get to perform their song 'We are One' at the event in Liverpool in May.

Last night, musicians and bands competed on The Late Late Show's Eurosong special to win the coveted spot.

The band were chosen by televotes as well as scores from both a national jury and an international jury, each having an equal say.

Public Image Ltd singer and former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon singing 'Hawaii'. Picture by: Andres Poveda

Other acts included Public Image Ltd, an English band starring former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon.

The eclectic mix of acts also included Irish artists ADGY, Galway native CONNOLLY, Leila Jane from Donegal and Longford's K Muni & ND.

Ireland holds the record for most Eurovision victories with seven, but we haven't won since 1996.

Ireland haven’t even managed the top ten since Jedward’s first appearance with the song Lipstick, in 2011.

Jedward joining Ryan Turbridy to discuss their Eurovision experiences. Picture by: Andres Poveda

Ukraine won the competition last year, usually meaning they would get to host this year's event, but plans have been hampered by the Russian invasion.

As the runner-up, the UK has taken on the role.

Unlike other years, the national juries have been scrapped for the semi-finals, meaning only viewers at home will get to vote on who advances to the final.

There will also be online voting available to people living in countries not taking part in the contest.

Main image shows Wild Youth, winner of the Late Late Eurosong 2023. Picture by: Andres Poveda