Junior Eurovision: Muireann McDonnell will fly the Irish flag!

A few months back, we reported that Ireland would be holding a national final to decide on their 2017 Junior Eurovision act. The shows to be broadcast were pre-recorded, with the winner already decided but left as a mystery to viewers. The plan was to keep it under wraps until the final to be broadcast only a week before the Junior Eurovision show, however Spotify has spoiled the surprise as the official Junior Eurovision album is released.

So far we’re still in the semi-final stage of the national selection so here’s a brief recap of the progress thus far. Each semi-final has seen 8 performers, and in the first semi-final, the top two were Muireann McDonnell and Judy Langan. The jury selected Muireann, and as such she would advance to the final.

In the second semi-final, the two top acts were Gwanaelle Noval and Aoife Goodson, and the jury selected Gwanaelle Noval.

In the third semi-final, Úna Ní Mhistéil and Holly Owens were the top two acts, and the jury selected Úna Ní Mhistéil.

Although the final was due to take place on the 19^th of November, we now know that it will be semi-final 1 winner Muireann McDonnell who will sing the song Súile Glasa (Green Eyes).

This means we have the full line-up for Junior Eurovision 2017! If you think Ireland should win Junior Eurovision, make sure to show your support by voting in our Junior Eurovision poll here!