Singer Lyra pictured on King Street Dublin to Launch Safe Ireland's ‘Safe Home, Safe Pathways’ Campaign with Airbnb to Mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women(Image: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland)

Lyra breaks silence on rumours that she is in the running for Eurovision: 'This is news to me'

by · RSVP Live

Lyra has rubbished reports that she has been 'fast-tracked' for the shortlist to represent Ireland at the Eurovision.

Over the weekend, articles emerged saying that Lyra was guaranteed a space in RTE's Eurosong, which airs on the Late Late Show and decides Ireland's Eurovision entry for that year.

However, Lyra has said that she has no plans to represent Ireland and the reports were the first she had heard of it.

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Speaking to RSVP Live, Lyra said: "This is news to me! I was told about this article that had been written, and that was the first time I had ever seen that article and that I've ever heard about it."

While she has been approached about Eurovision before and said she would love to be involved in writing a song for Ireland's entry, representing the country is not on the cards for her right now.

"Representing Ireland is a massive honour for any artist," she said. "Eurovision is one of the biggest stages in the world, but it's not something I have went for this year. I'm really trying to concentrate on my second album, which I've started. For me right now, Eurovision is not going to be a runner. I'm not sure how they're going to backtrack on that article!"

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She added: "I've always said I'd love to write song for the Eurovision, I'd definitely be up for writing a song for it. But I am the type of girl that once I'm in something, I really want to do it and do it well and as best as I can. To take on a second album and the Eurovision, I would hate to do both things in half. I want to do one thing at a time, so the album. You never know, a few years down the line I could be like I'm ready [for Eurovision]."

Singer Lyra pictured on King Street Dublin to Launch Safe Ireland's ‘Safe Home, Safe Pathways’ Campaign with Airbnb to Mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women(Image: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland)

It comes as this week, Safe Ireland, supported by Lyra and its longstanding partner Airbnb, launches its ‘Safe Home, Safe Pathways’ campaign, encouraging the Irish public to support their local domestic violence service and calling for all counties across the country to embed domestic violence responses into their local county Development Plans, enabling victims to escape abuse.

Safe Ireland, Airbnb and Lyra are asking the Irish public to support their local frontline domestic violence service by donating whatever they can HERE. There are 37 domestic abuse services located across Ireland. Services are free, confidential and available to all women. You can find and contact the service that is most convenient for you HERE.