‘Baby, Nothing’s Wrong’, which Graham also performs, beat off competition from hundreds of other entries, including one by Ronan Keating.

Last night, Graham (38) expressed his delight at the song’s selection by a panel including former Eurovision winner Linda Martin.

“I’m amazed and thrilled. If the Irish people like it as much as I do, it will be an honour to represent my country,” he said.

Describing the song as a “Billy Joel-type piano ballad”, Graham revealed its inspiration had been his wife Karen.

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He told the Yorkshire Post:

“I’ve seen first hand the great work that the Marie Keating Foundation Units do both in Ireland and in the UK educating people about cancer prevention and treatment.

“However, until we finally beat this disease it’s vital that new and improved Breast Care Units – such as this one in Leeds – are available to help treat and care for people with breast cancer.”