A YOUNG man from the Mitchels area will be hoping to better 27 other singers at the final of Teenstars Ireland in Dublin this Saturday.

This is the second year, Joshua Roche (12), will take part in the prestigious contest with stardom and a shot at success on his mind.

Teensters Ireland is a pre-teen singing contest open to performers between the ages of 8 and 13 years old around the country.

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Making the journey with Joshua – a pupil at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn – on Saturday will be mom Sharon, and 15 other cheerleaders who no doubt will be travelling to roar down the house in support of  Joshua. This is the second year on the bounce he has got this far in the competition.

Getting to the finals had its own trials and tribulations, Joshua, came through Munster and All-Ireland semi-finals catching the eye with renditions of songs by pop artists.

The stakes will be raised higher at the Red Cow Inn on Saturday as Joshua will compete against 27 other talented young performers from around Ireland and the best talent the competition has to offer. Good luck Joshua.