TG4, the Irish national broadcaster, have revealed their viewing figures, for the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Ta’ Qali.

TG4 have revealed that an average audience of 21,400 viewers, watched the Contest in Ireland. This is the highest average audience, since 22,000 viewers watched the 2021 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Paris. Last year, an average audience of 14,500 viewers watched the Contest, from Tbilisi – therefore seeing an increase in 6,900 viewers (on average), this year.

Caleb Kirwan & Naomi Gribben represented Ireland, with the song “Níos láidre”, finishing in 14th place, with 64 points – you can watch their performance below:

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix & YouTube/EBU