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 11th:

Sunday 11th December 2022

On this day in 2022, the 20th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest took place in Yerevan, Armenia. The United Kingdom returned, while Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Germany & Russia all withdrew. France took victory with Lissandro performing “Oh Maman!” and 203 points.

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Author: Richard Taylor

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