John Creedon named Cork Person of the Month

'Natural storyteller' honoured for TV series 'Creedon's Atlas of Ireland' and bestselling book 'That Place We Call Home'

John Creedon’s name now goes forward for possible selection as Cork Person of the Year. File picture

Award-winning broadcaster and author John Creedon has been named Cork Person of the Month for June. "The natural storyteller" was honoured by his native city for igniting a new love of Ireland and its place names, through the RTÉ television series  Creedon’s Atlas of Ireland and his bestselling book  That Place We Call Home.

The popular broadcaster said: “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.”