RTÉ has confirmed to Éirevision that Alan Tyler, the broadcaster’s Head of Entertainment and Music, has officially taken over the role of Head of Delegation for Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Tyler will be supported by Katherine Drohan, RTÉ’s Entertainment and Music Editor, who has been appointed as Deputy Head of Delegation. Together, they will lead Ireland’s preparations for the upcoming edition of the contest.

This comes following confirmation that Michael Kealy, who has overseen Ireland’s entries for 14 contests, is set to take on a new challenge as co-executive producer of The Late Late Show in the upcoming season.

In addition, RTÉ has stated that it will announce details of Ireland’s song selection process for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest “in due course.” The broadcaster has not yet confirmed whether it will continue with a public selection format or pursue an alternative approach.