Here at Eurovision Ireland, we are taking a historical look back on our favourite Contests past and present, on the very day they took place. Today it’s December 3rd:

Saturday 3rd December 2011

On this day in 2011, the 9th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest took place in Yerevan, Armenia. Bulgaria returned, while Malta & Serbia withdrew. Georgia took victory with the Candy performing “Candy” and 108 points.

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Author: Richard Taylor

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