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

23 May 2025 | 12.00PM - 1.00PM

African Rhythms and Samba Beats at Croghan NS

location_on Croghan NS

0-4

5-8

9-12

07 Jun 2025 | 10.00AM - 10.45AM

Tiny Tunes: Music Exploration for Little Ones

location_on Ferbane Library

0-4

07 Jun 2025 | 10.00AM - 12.45PM

The Creator Van Experience

location_on Enniscrone Branch Library

5-8

9-12

13-15

07 Jun 2025 | 12.00PM - 3.00PM

Ealaín Púróg ar Inis Meáin

location_on Halla Naomh Eoin

0-4

5-8

9-12

13-15

16-18

07 Jun 2025 | 11.00AM - 4.00PM

Ceramic Pinch Pot Workshop

location_on Mood Ceramic Studio

9-12

13-15

07 Jun 2025 | 11.00AM - 11.50AM

Ríona Sally Hartman and the Úlla Búlla Band Interactive Performance (11am)

location_on The Cooler at the Complex

5-8

9-12