Simon Cowell was left stunned after the performance of a Northern Ireland primary school choir on Britain's Got Talent.

St Patrick’s Primary School Drumgreenagh, from Rathfriland Co Down showed off their "powerful voices and lovely tune" melting the hearts of all during their audition.

The eight to 12 year olds performed Keane's Somewhere Only We Know eliciting a standing ovation from the audience and judges.

The judges were left mesmerised and sent them through to the next round.

"Loved it, loved it, loved it," said head judge Cowell.

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Choir director and P4/5 teacher, Mrs McCaughey - who all the pupils said was a nice teacher - said: "We had a wonderful experience at the Britain’s Got Talent auditions in Manchester. We had put in a lot of practice and preparation so we are thrilled that the judges enjoyed our performance.

“There were some nerves as we got up on stage. I had my back to the audience but I knew things were going well as the children’s smiles got bigger and the cheers got louder. When I turned around the whole crowd as well as all 4 judges were on their feet – we really were overwhelmed.

“To get four yeses from the judges was the icing on the cake. Now the whole school is really excited, as well as a little nervous, to see if we can make it through to the next stage of the competition. Fingers crossed."

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