TG4 the Irish national broadcaster, have revealed the first eliminations of Junior Eurovision Éire 2026 last night – their national selection for the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Ta’ Qali.

The results were decided by a jury consisting of Niamh Ní Chróinín and Hugh Carr, as well as this week’s guest judge Niamh Kavannagh. The results were:

• Dualta Browne – “This is the Life”
• Alexa Ralph – “Driver’s Licence”
• Caleb Kirwan – “Beautiful Things”
• Libby Fay – “New York”
• Freya Connolly – “Only Love Can Hurt Like This” – Eliminated
• Naomi Gribben – “And I’m Telling You”
• Rí-Rá – “Friday I’m in Love”
• Isa-Mae Lyle – “Travelling Soldier”
• Sophie Richmond – “Zombie”
• Maedbh Cash – “Good as Hell” – Eliminated

Let us know what you think about Ireland and the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the comments below or on our FACEBOOK, BLUESKY, TWITTER, YOUTUBE, INSTAGRAM and TIKTOK pages.

The Eurovision Community, which Eurovision Ireland are a part of, celebrates diversity through music. Please keep your comments respectful. We will not tolerate racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, body-shaming or any other derogatory or hostile language.

Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix