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 | 2.00PM - 3.00PM

Loud at the Library: Songwriting and music production

location_on Tallaght Library

9-12

13-15

16-18

18+

07 Jun 2025 | 11.00AM - 1.00PM

Maidin Scéalaíochta agus Ceardaíochta as Gaeilge

location_on Monaghan Town Library

0-4

5-8

9-12

07 Jun 2025 | 2.00PM - 2.40PM

Booked out

Join Us Under the Sea for an Immersive Play Adventure!

location_on Walkinstown Library

0-4

07 Jun 2025 | 10.00AM - 11.15AM

Booked out

Gelli Plate Printing with Stencils Workshop

location_on Maria Hernandez Art Studio

5-8

07 Jun 2025 | 2.00PM - 3.00PM

Drama and Theatre (Enniscorthy Library) – WACT

location_on Enniscorthy Library

5-8

07 Jun 2025 | 6.30PM - 7.30PM

Rhythm is a Dancer

location_on An Táin Arts Centre

All ages