Acclaimed broadcaster John Creedon to discuss his new book at Dromineer Literary Festival

Renowned broadcaster and author John Creedon will appear in Tipperary on Saturday, October 11th at 8pm as part of the Dromineer Literary Festival to discuss his latest book, This Boy’s Heart.

This Boy’s Heart invites readers into a lively city-centre household, home to a dozen children and a dozen adults, including beloved aunts, an American writer, an African doctor, and a Scottish bookie.

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The surrounding streets are alive with the sights and sounds of Irish life — from brewery horses and Christian Brothers to beat clubs, dance halls, a Turkish Delight shop, and a pub where even a child could sit on a high stool and smoke in peace. Summers are spent in the countryside with friends and family, featuring unforgettable tales of donkey derbies and cow chases.

Set against contrasting worlds. From bustling urban streets to spacious meadows, crowded classrooms to open roads — Creedon’s latest work celebrates friendship, fun, family, and folklore. Offering a heartwarming glimpse into an Irish childhood.

John Creedon is one of Ireland’s most beloved broadcasters. He currently produces and presents The John Creedon Show on RTÉ Radio 1 and has presented acclaimed television series on RTÉ 1, including Creedon’s Wild Atlantic Way, Creedon’s Epic East, Creedon’s Shannon, and multiple series of Creedon’s Atlas of Ireland. His first book, That Place We Call Home, was a bestseller, and his second, An Irish Folklore Treasury, won the Best Irish-Published Book at the An Post Book Awards.

At the festival, John Creedon will be in conversation with Paula Shields, promising an engaging evening for fans of Irish storytelling and culture.

Link for the event: Tickets

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