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Ireland's Junior Eurovision Duo Battles Nerves for Malta Showdown
24 Oct
Summary
- Ireland's Junior Eurovision representatives are a duo, Naomi and Caleb.
- They will perform their song 'Níos Láidre' (Stronger) in Malta.
- Voting for Junior Eurovision allows the public to vote for their own country.
Ireland's representatives for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026, Naomi (13) and Caleb (14), are preparing for the event in Malta with a mix of excitement and nerves. The duo, unique among the 16 competing nations, will perform their song 'Níos Láidre,' meaning 'stronger.' This song is described as an uplifting anthem about mutual support and personal power.
Naomi, who feels most at home on stage, and Caleb, a performing arts student since age six, are immensely proud to represent Ireland. They were selected to perform together after initially entering the competition individually. The contest's theme is 'The Festa,' celebrating Maltese village traditions. Ireland is scheduled to perform 13th in the running order.
Fans can support Naomi and Caleb by voting for their country, a feature distinct from the main Eurovision contest. Voting opens on Friday, October 23, 2026, and will be available both before the live show and for a short period after the final performance. The event airs on TG4 at 20:00 BST.
