Who is Garron Noone? Mayo's biggest TikTok and online star with surprise talent

Hailing from Mayo, Garron Noone has taken TikTok by storm and other than a witty sense of humour he has another secret talent.

The 29-year-old Ballina native rose to fame from having just a few thousand followers in early 2023 to now just under a million. The creator went viral for his hilarious catchphrase "Follow me, I'm delicious.”

Noone has a secret talent of singing and before rising to fame for his vocals. He has been seen to collaborate with other creators including Allie Sherlock who is also another TikTok creator. Allie is from Cork and went viral for her busking.

Noone suffers from agoraphobia, which led to him being housebound three years and dropped out of school at 15. Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder that causes an intense fear of becoming overwhelmed or unable to escape or get help. Because of fear and anxiety, people with agoraphobia often avoid new places and unfamiliar situations, like large, open areas or enclosed spaces.

At age 21 he decided to return to education to earn his Leaving Certificate and participated in the Youthreach programme.  The Youthreach programme is a government supported scheme which provides opportunities for education, personal development, vocational training and work experience.

During this time he overcame his agoraphobia through exposure therapy. Exposure therapy is a type of therapy in which you're gradually exposed to the things, situations and activities you fear. There are a few different approaches to this therapy. It can help treat several conditions, like phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and panic disorder.

Noone had his interest sparked as a child in music, his mother played guitar and his father was in an Elvis tribute band. He ended up teaching himself music production as a teenager and 

His mother played the guitar and his father sang in an Elvis tribute band, sparking his interest in music as a child. As a teenager, he got his first gigs playing the guitar in pubs and taught himself music production.

Speaking to RSVP Live on his new found fame, Noone said: “The second or third video I posted, which was me talking about my favourite ice-creams in the shop, got 60,000 views. I thought I'll keep at it so!. I don't really consider them comedy, I am just being a gobs****. I am doing things I never dreamed of now. I am able to travel to places I never would have been able to go before. I didn't get out much before.”