With ‘Heroes’ as the theme of the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Nice, we will be celebrating the Heroes from previous editions of the Contest. Today, we look at the Heroes from Ireland.

Ireland debuted at the 2015 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Sofia. Aimee Banks participated with “Réalta na mara”, finishing in 12th place and 36 points.

Zena Donnelly represented Ireland at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Valletta. Zena Donnelly participated with “Bríce ar bhríce”, finishing in 10th place and 122 points.

Muireann McDonnell represented Ireland at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Tbilisi. Muireann McDonnell participated with “Súile glasa”, finishing in 15th place and 54 points.

Taylor Hynes represented Ireland at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Minsk. Taylor Hynes participated with “IOU”, finishing in 15th place and 48 points.

Anna Kearney represented Ireland at the 2019 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Gliwice. Anna Kearney participated with “Banshee”, finishing in 12th place and 73 points.

Maiú Levi Lawlor represented Ireland at the 2021 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Paris. Maiú Levi Lawlor participated with “Saor (Disappear)”, finishing in 18th place and 44 points.

Sophie Lennon represented Ireland at the 2022 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Yerevan. Sophie Lennon participated with “Solas”, finishing in 4th place and 150 points – Ireland’s best position to date.

Jessica McKean will represent Ireland at the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Nice, with “Aisling”. Can Jessica achieve Ireland’s first victory in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest?

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland