Ahead of the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Ta’ Qali, we our taking a look at the best entries from participating countries – past and present.

Ireland have participated at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest on ten occasions to date, 2015 to 2019 and 2021 to 2025. Ireland’s best participation came in 2022, when Sophie Lennon finished in 4th place, after performing “Solas”, with 150 points.

This year, Caleb Kirwan and Naomi Gribben will represent Ireland at the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Ta’ Qali, with “Níos láidre”. Can Caleb Kirwan and Naomi Gribben achieve Ireland’s first victory in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest?

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland & YouTube/EBU