On the lead up to the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Tbilisi, we will be taking a look back at participating countries past and present. Today we continue our look back with 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.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland & YouTube/EBU