Tipperary storyteller charms audiences
11-year-old Ciarán may have a TV career ahead of him!
Ciarán de Buitléir of CCÉ Craobh Caiseal Mumhan (Cashel) is proving a big hit with TV viewers, as his performance of “I’m too busy” from the Under 12 storytelling champion at the 2026 Fleadh Cheoil is among TG4’s top performing videos from the record-breaking Fleadh this year.
Ciarán placed 1st in both Storytelling and Scéalaíocht at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast on Sunday, 9th August, and has absolutely charmed audiences far and near with his pride of Tipperary.
The TV channel’s live coverage of the event celebrated a huge audience for its coverage, and Ciarán’s performance was a big part of that as it got 187,000 views.
1.6 million visitors were in Belfast for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and TG4 has now created a rich archive of the week’s music, performances and atmosphere for millions more to enjoy now and into the future.
Check out Ciarán’s star appearance here.