The Voice of Ireland series 1

The Voice of Ireland
Series 1
CoachesNiall Breslin
Kian Egan
Sharon Corr
Brian Kennedy
WinnerPat Byrne
Winning coachBressie
Runner-upRichie Hayes
Release
Original networkRTÉ One
Original release8 January (2012-01-08) 
29 April 2012 (2012-04-29)
Series chronology

The Voice of Ireland is an Irish reality talent show. It began airing on 8 January 2012. It replaced The All Ireland Talent Show. The Voice of Ireland aired on RTÉ One. Kathryn Thomas presented the main show, while Eoghan McDermott co-presented. Bressie, Kian Egan, Sharon Corr and Brian Kennedy were the coaches. Pat Byrne, mentored by Bressie, won the series.

Auditions for this series took place at the end of 2011. The Blind Auditions took place at The Helix, Dublin, between 26 and 31 October in front of a live audience. On Thursday, 24 November and Friday, 25 November, each coach's artists performed at The Helix for The Battle Rounds. The Live Shows began on 4 March. This series included Lucy O'Byrne, who would later appear as runner-up on the British series of The Voice.