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 | 12.00PM - 4.00PM

Fun, Inclusive Youth Space

location_on Marina Market, Event Room 1

9-12

13-15

16-18

07 Jun 2025 | 12.00PM - 1.00PM

Mic Check: Podcasting 101

location_on Johnston Central Library

13-15

16-18

07 Jun 2025 | 4.00PM - 9.00PM

We Own The Castle – Live Youth Music Festival with Garageland Galaxyz

location_on Swords Castle

13-15

16-18

07 Jun 2025 | 4.00PM - 6.00PM

Fighting Words Kerry Write Club

location_on Kerry Writers' Museum

13-15

16-18

07 Jun 2025 | 2.50PM - 4.30PM

Percussion Workshop: Explore Rhythm from Around the World!

location_on Trim Library

5-8

9-12

07 Jun 2025 | 12.30PM - 1.30PM

Writing Tips for Teens with Clara Kumagai

location_on Maynooth Community Library

13-15

16-18