Wicklow Ambassador - Fionn Whelan

Wicklow Ambassador – Fionn Whelan

Programme of events

Hi my name is Fionn and I’m a 14 year old musician and singer from Blessington, Co. Wicklow.

I busk on Grafton Street whenever I can and I play golf, hurling and Gaelic football. I also went to a Gaelscoil and have fluent Gaeilge. I started playing the bódhran and tin whistle when I was 5 years old, and the guitar when I was 7. I took guitar lessons after school every Tuesday, and bódhran and tin whistle lessons every Sunday evening.

When I’m being creative, I feel relaxed. I think of it as a way to express myself and have fun.

My creative hero is Ed Sheeran. He also started busking when he was young, and I think he’s an incredible songwriter and performer. I actually met him last summer over in the Czech Republic. I performed at one of his concerts and met him before he went on stage. He spoke about his love for busking and how it’s a great way for young people to start performing.

I think the best thing about Cruinniú na nÓg is giving kids an opportunity to show off their talents and creativity. A lot of the young people participating in Cruinniu na nÓg might not be experienced in performing or standing in front of a crowd, and I think it’s a great way to build their confidence.

Venue

Wicklow
Wicklow

07 Jun 2025

Age range

All ages

CONTACT

For more information on Wicklow County Council's programme of events for Cruinniú na nÓg, please contact Eileen Hanratty
wao@wicklowcoco.ie

Why not try

07 Jun 2025 | 10.00AM - 11.30AM

Cara Children Craft Creators (10am)

location_on Cara House Family Resource Centre

5-8

12 Jun 2025 | 10.00AM - 2.30PM

SI: Ceol Connected Lullaby Leaf

location_on Willowbridge School

5-8

07 Jun 2025 | 4.45PM - 6.00PM

Laois Le Chéile – An Céilí Mór

location_on Laois School of Music

5-8

9-12

13-15

16-18

07 Jun 2025 | 12.45PM - 1.30PM

Family Exhibition Tours of ‘A rock can hurt you, a rock can help you open a nut’

location_on dlr LexIcon

5-8

9-12

13-15

07 Jun 2025 | 11.00AM - 4.00PM

“The Painted Pig” Pottery Workshop

location_on St Johnston and Carrigans Family Resource Centre

5-8

9-12

13-15

16-18

07 Jun 2025 | 11.00AM - 3.30PM

Booked out

Storytelling Through Presentation and Photography Workshop

location_on 50Hz Studio

9-12

13-15

16-18