Eilish Byrne-Whelehan is a highly esteemed Fiddle Player, Recording Artist, teacher and Community Leader. Eilish is first generation Irish whose parents hail from Offaly and Cavan. She has been playing Irish Music since she was seven years old and is a five times All-Ireland Champion. In the early years living in London Eilish’s Mother, Rosaleen and Father Barney were dedicated to keeping their Irish tradition alive taking Eilish all over the UK and Ireland to Irish music festivals, fleadhs and sessions. It was their support and encouragement that spurred her on and their love for Ireland and all things Irish has been instilled into her. She is known internationally in Irish Traditional Music Circles and has performed with many renown musicians and artists. She has been featured as a distinguished musician in several radio and television programmes on BBC, RTE & TG4. As a recording artist and performer Eilish has toured extensively in the US and Europe both as a solo performer and a member of bands and ensembles. Eilish is the Musical Director of Feith an Cheoil, School of Irish Traditional Music based in London. The School of Music has been passing on Traditional Irish Music and the Arts to numerous young people since 2004. As well as taking part in Fleadh Cheoils festivals and competitions, Feith an Cheoil regularly perform in the local wider community promoting Irish heritage and Culture.

Eilish is also the musical director of The London Celtic Youth Orchestra.The Orchestra brings together the finest of traditional young talent in the community, transforming the stage with their vibrancy and energy. What makes LCYO unique is that these young students are not just gifted in music making but also traditional song and dance. Other than the social aspect and enjoyment of being part of the Orchestra, the LCYO equips young musicians with the skills requires to grow into well rounded confident young people who can contribute to the welfare and betterment of our community.

Over the years Eilish has produced Pupils who have also had great success at Fleadh Cheoils winning All- Britain and All-Ireland titles. Some of her past pupils have gone on to perform in such notable productions as “Riverdance” and “Lord of the Dance”. Eilish has met and performed for the President of Ireland, Michael J Higgins, and during his State Visit to London, Eilish was invited to meet HRH Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace as recognition of her work in the Local community. "The Fiddler of London," an annual gala competition that awards this prestigious title to an outstanding musician, is Eilish's most recent project. The competition is in memory of her late husband Justin, R.I.P., who died unexpectedly in October 2019. It has grown into a global competition with entries from musicians all over the world since its inception in December 2020. This year, to recognise the international reach, an additional award called "The Fiddler of London Diaspora Award" was created, and the winner of the Award in 2022 was from New Mexico, USA. More details regarding the competition can be found on www.fiddleroflondon.org.