Ireland to send two youngsters to Junior Eurovision
Teenagers Caleb Kirwan and Naomi Gribben have been selected to represent Ireland at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Malta. The pair will perform the song 'Níos Láidre' after judges were unable to choose between them during the national final.
Why it matters
This highlights the cultural significance of the Junior Eurovision competition and the development of young musical talent in Ireland.
Teenagers Caleb Kirwan and Naomi Gribben have been chosen to represent Ireland at this month's Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Malta.
In the Irish Junior Eurovision Final on TG4 on Sunday, the judges were unable to choose between the singers and decided both should go to Malta.
Caleb, 14, from Dublin, and Naomi, 13, from Co Down, will represent Ireland with the song Níos Láidre (Stronger) on Saturday, 24 October.
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