As we work to finalise details of the 2025 programme, this is surely one of the mouth-watering prospects.
John Creeedon has worked in RTE on both Radio and TV in many guises since he first joined the broadcaster in the early 1990s. If we take a close look at his body of work one thing stands out and that is his love of and fascination with this country.
A proud Corkman he has been broadcasting and writing about Ireland in a hugely entertaining way for decades. He loves our language, both Gaeilge and Hiberno English, music, placenames, folklore. He even travelled the length of the Wild Atlantic Way in a 1960s campervan.
Creedon’s Wild Atlantic Way, Creedon’s Epic East, Creedon’s Shannon and several series of Creedon’s Atlas of Ireland, earned him the title Irish Travel Journalist of the Year. Indeed, John’s work has taken him from China to the Arctic Ocean, and from Central Africa to Guatemala to filming Loggerhead turtles in the Gulf of Mexico.
His first book, That Place We Call Home, become an instant bestseller followed by - An Irish Folklore Treasury which also topped the bestseller’s list and was named ‘Best Irish Published Book of the Year’ at the 2022 An Post Book Awards and to cap a wonderful year, John was also announced as Cork Person of the Year 2022. His recent childhood memoir ‘This Boy’s Heart’ was shortlisted for the 2024 An Post Awards and has gone on to become yet another Irish bestseller.
Nowadays his John Creedon show on RTE Radio I is a must for all music lovers. A consummate storyteller John is sure to entertain, delight and inform you in equal measure as he delves into his books, broadcast work and his fascination with Ireland. Following his visit to Ballyshannon in November, he is looking forward to accepting an Honorary Doctor of Arts at University Collage Cork.
Sean Perry is a highly skilled broadcaster, interviewer and MC. He has worked on local radio and with RTE for many years and his relaxed style is certain to bring the best out of our guest and ensure an afternoon to remember for the audience.
Sunday November 9th, 2.30 Abbey Arts Centre, Ballyshannon.