Caleb Kirwan and Naomi Gribben to represent Ireland at Junior Eurovision 2026

Caleb Kirwan and Naomi Gribben have been selected to represent Ireland at the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Ta’ Qali, Malta. Following the final of Junior Eurovision Éire 2026, the jury was unable to choose a single winner between the two finalists, resulting in the decision to send both artists as a duo.

This marks the first time a duo will represent Ireland at the contest. The pair will perform the song ‘Níos láidre’ (Stronger).

The selection process, organized by the Irish-language broadcaster TG4, involved three finalists: Caleb Kirwan, Naomi Gribben, and Isa-Mae Lyle. The jury included permanent judges Niamh Ní Chróinín and Hugh Carr, alongside guest judge Linda Martin.