Creedon is Cork Person of the Month

An award-winning broadcaster and author is the latest Cork Person of the Month.

John Creedon has received the June award for igniting a new love of Ireland and its place names, through the RTÉ television series ‘Creedon’s Atlas of Ireland’ and bestselling book ‘That Place We Call Home.

John’s interest in Irish heritage and fascination with place names is long-established. The author studied Regional Studies and Folklore at UCC. At the award presentation, he announced that a third series of ‘Creedon’s Atlas of Ireland’ will begin production this year.

He said: “RTÉ has committed to a third series of ‘Creedon’s Atlas of Ireland’. We film over the summer, with programmes being transmitted next year.

“I am delighted to accept this great award on behalf of the Cork RTÉ team, who do most of the hard work! Much of our success comes down to them,” the Corkman added.

In recent years, John is well known for ‘The John Creedon Show’ on RTÉ Radio One, an evening programme broadcasting contemporary Irish and international tracks from RTÉ’s Cork studio.

John’s name now goes forward for possible selection as Cork Persons of the Year at the annual Gala Awards Lunch which will be held in January 2021.