Ireland have announced the date for the Pan Celtic National Song Contest (Comórtas Amhrán Náisiúnta 2026) – their national selection for the Pan Celtic Song Contest 2026.

The Pan Celtic National Song Contest will take place on Saturday 24th January, from Carlow. Song submissions (which must be in Irish) are now open and will close at 5pm GMT, on Monday 8th December – with submissions made HERE. The winner will go on to represent Ireland at the Pan Celtic Song Contest, on April 7th-11th and will receive €1,000.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix World