TG4 has just broadcast the third semi-final of the Irish national selection for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2018. The show featured seven candidates but only Cora Harkin with the song “Cibé Saol Atá Romhan” went through to the final after a sing-off of against Anna & Ava.
These are the seven entrants that performed at today’s show:
- Saoirse Lynch – Ar Aghaidh Linn
- Jemma Seery – Níos Láidre Le Chéile
- Anna & Ava – Támid Le Chéile
- Skye Murphy Darrer – Dúchas
- Cora Harkin – Cibé Saol Atá Romhan
- Taylor Lily Butler – D’Amhrán
- Ciara Doherty – Creid
Junior Eurovision Eire 2018 is hosted by Eoghan McDermott, while the resident judges, Fiachna Ó Braonáin and Gráinne Bleasdale, will be joined by a guest judge from Ireland’s Eurovision past in each show. The guest judge of the third semi-final was Brian Kennedy, who represented Ireland at Eurovision 2006.
Pre-recorded shows:
As in previous editions, all shows have been filmed prior to the broadcast, so TG4 will air them pre-recorded. That means the winner is already working on preparations for the international song contest. The 32 entrants, who were selected through live auditions held nationwide, will compete in the national selection performing self-written original songs in Irish.
Broadcast schedule:
First Semi-Final – October 14thSecond Semi-Final – October 21stThird Semi-Final – October 28th- Fourth Semi-Final – November 8th
- Final – November 11th
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