King of comedy:  Fionnán McSwiney

Fionnán McSwiney wasn’t diagnosed with autism until he was 18. It hasn’t stopped the UCC student pursuing a career as a stand-up, writes Shamim Malekmian.

King of comedy:           Fionnán McSwiney

Fionnán McSwiney wasn’t diagnosed with autism until he was 18. It hasn’t stopped the UCC student pursuing a career as a stand-up, writes Shamim Malekmian.

When doctors told 18-year-old Fionnán McSwiney that he was suffering from high-functioning autism, he felt nothing short of pride.

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