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RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards shortlist announced

RTE 02 Nov 2021
After a virtual awards event last year, RTÉ presenters John Creedon and Ruth Smith will return to Dublin's Vicar Street on Tuesday 16th November to present the awards ceremony in front of a live audience, with live performances from an array of Irish folk talent ... My Son Tim – John Francis Fynn ... John Francis Flynn ... John Francis Flynn.
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Simon Young – a DJ with a passion for pop, great sense of humour and a range of brilliantly daft catchphrases

Irish Independent 02 Nov 2021
When it came to pop music DJ Simon Young, who died on Sunday, had a real knowledge and passion ... But it was more than just playing the next record ... Former 2FM colleague Dave Fanning said ... Music-radio legend John Creedon – another man with a playful sense of humour, brought to life in his character Terence on the Gerry Ryan Show of yore – said.
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Emerging folk artists to renew vibrant traditional scene at the RTÉ Folk Awards

The Irish Times 02 Nov 2021
It’s become a bigger thing than just being about the Cobblestone, which is great.” John Francis Flynn’s 2021 solo debut, I Would Not Live Always, heralded a robust and distinctive new voice ... My Son Tim – John Francis Fynn ... The RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards are live from Vicar Street on RTÉ Radio 1 on November 16th, presented by John Creedon and Ruth Smith.
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Tributes paid to presenter Simon Young

RTE 01 Nov 2021
The Head of RTÉ 2FM, Dan Healy, said ... John Creedon said he was "very sorry to hear of Simon Young's passing" and said he was "always a friendly presence around the radio centre" ... Rest in peace Simon.#GetOuttaDatGarden pic.twitter.com/SIBoTRmDwe — john creedon (@johncreedon) November 1, 2021 ... R.I.P.
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The RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards are back - and live!

RTE 20 Oct 2021
After a virtual awards event last year, RTÉ presenters John Creedon and Ruth Smith will return to Dublin's Vicar Street to present the awards ceremony in front of a live audience as RTÉ celebrates the very best in Irish folk music over the past year - and pays tribute to Irish folk legends.
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Mick Flannery & Susan O'Neill join the RTÉ CO for live concert

RTE 20 Oct 2021
John Creedon presents a very special hour featuring gorgeous new orchestral arrangements of their acclaimed album In the Game ... This record is as nostalgic as it is a fresh wound, it’s so familiar yet a stranger ... .
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John Creedon: ‘You can only take so much gloom... music was an escape’

Irish Independent 16 Oct 2021
And John Creedon’s eponymously titled show is healthier than most ...It’s a person rather than an algorithm that’s choosing the playlist,” Creedon says from his Leeside home, via Zoom ... RTÉ Radio 1 isn’t the first place one thinks of when it comes to music programming, but Creedon ...
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Danielle Fogel: Why I’m running for state Supreme Court judge

The Post-Standard 15 Oct 2021
Updated. Oct. 15, 2021, 8.06 a.m. Published. Oct. 15, 2021, 7.16 a.m ... (Provided photo)Provided photo ... Editor’s note ... I have also earned endorsements from the Onondaga County Veterans Party, Onondaga County Deputy Sheriffs’ Police Association, Inc., New York State Police Investigators Association, and John E. Creedon Police Benevolent Association Inc ... ....
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Ireland has lost a ‘true talent and advocate for traditional music’ – warm tributes for legendary musician Paddy Moloney (83)

Belfast Telegraph 12 Oct 2021
President Michael D Higgins has described legendary musician Paddy Moloney who has died at the age of 83 as being “at the forefront of the renaissance of interest in Irish music... He passed away last night ... Photo ... RTÉ presenter John Creedon said ... RTÉ presenter John Creedon said ... RTÉ presenter John Creedon said he was sad to hear the news of his passing.
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Tributes paid to Irish music 'giant' Paddy Moloney

RTE 12 Oct 2021
He was ours wasn't he ... What a wonderful gent ... Paddy Moloney RIP pic.twitter.com/CBZJ8bepo2 — John Kelly tweets (@johnkellytweets) October 12, 2021 ... And little known fact - he was recording with Paul McCartney on the day John Lennon was assassinated ... #paddymoloney https.//t.co/QOWz9RZJ28 — john creedon (@johncreedon) October 12, 2021 ... .
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Paddy Moloney: President Michael D Higgins leads tributes to Chieftains founder

The Irish Times 12 Oct 2021
In 1962 Moloney formed The Chieftains – the name was inspired by the Irish poet John Montague – with the original line-up of Seán Potts on tin whistle, Martin Fay on fiddle, David Fallon on bodhrán, and Mick Tubridy on flute ... What a wonderful gent.” ... The RTÉ presenter John Creedon said, “He was a key player in Ireland’s soundtrack for over 60 years ... .
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Paddy Moloney: President Higgins leads tributes to Chieftains founder

The Irish Times 12 Oct 2021
The Irish government formally acknowledged them as cultural ambassadors in 1989 ... In 1962 Moloney formed The Chieftains – the name was inspired by the Irish poet John Montague – with the original line-up of Seán Potts on tin whistle, Martin Fay on fiddle, David Fallon on bodhrán, and Michael Tubridy on flute ... The RTÉ presenter John Creedon said ... .
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RTÉ announces its new season of Arts and Culture programming

RTE 04 Oct 2021
The Works Presents with John Kelly returns to RTÉ One with a ten-part series ... As the culture and live entertainment sector continues to open their doors, on 16th November, the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards take place in Vicar Street, Dublin, presented by Ruth Smith and John Creedon.
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John Prine celebrated: all-star tribute to be held in Galway

RTE 01 Oct 2021
Those performing on the night include Mary Black, Paul Brady, Sharon Shannon, Mick Flannery, Susan O'Neill, Little John Nee, Declan O'Rourke and John's son Tommy Prine, His long-time friend and supporter John Creedon will be MC for the evening ... hosted by John Creedon.
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Concert celebrating John Prine to be held in Galway

RTE 17 Sep 2021
A concert to celebrate the life and work of singer John Prine will be held in Galway next month ... Paul Brady, Mary Black, Little John Nee, Sharon Shannon and ... The event will be hosted by broadcaster John Creedon.
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