Local site Eurovision Ireland confirms that Aimée aka Aimée Marguerite Fitzpatrick as the first participant in the 2013 Irish national final although RTE has told oikotimes.com that the official announcement will take place on early February with a final meeting about the national selection set for next week. Aimée is an accomplished dancer and choreographer and often teaches at the renowned Backstreet Dance Studios. Eurovision Ireland believes Mark McCabe will be Aimee’s mentor.