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 | 11.00AM - 1.00PM

Ballaghaderreen Foróige Showcase

location_on Phoenix Centre

13-15

16-18

07 Jun 2025 | 10.00AM - 11.00AM

Bee House-Making Workshop

location_on Kilcormac Library

5-8

9-12

07 Jun 2025 | 1.30PM - 2.30PM

Joy from Púca

location_on Civic Theatre Tallaght

0-4

5-8

9-12

13-15

16-18

07 Jun 2025 | 2.00PM - 5.00PM

Amharclannaíocht

location_on Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair

9-12

13-15

16-18

07 Jun 2025 | 11.00AM - 12.00PM

Imeartas Focal/Playing with Words: Irish Language exploration & Creative Writing

location_on Gorey Library

9-12

07 Jun 2025 | 11.00AM - 12.00PM

Music for Everyone: Irish Chamber Youth Orchestra

location_on Glórach Theatre

9-12

13-15

16-18

18+