David Whelan

In 2010 David received an Honours Degree in Music specialising in Irish traditional performance.

David has vast experience performing Irish traditional and folk music throughout Ireland as a solo musician, in a variety of 'Trad groups' and bands at events throughout Ireland for over 10 years. Alongside performing, he has taught tenor banjo, mandolin and guitar in his hometown of Athy, Co. Kildare for nearly a decade and tutored for the prestigious Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. David tutors students who travel from all over Leinster, including counties Kildare, Laois, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow and Kilkenny for music lessons.

David's notable performances include radio appearances as well as performing Irish traditional music for an international documentary.