Exploring Cork through Cónal Creedon's eyes

About this episode

Cónal Creedon discusses his connection to Cork and its influence on his creative journey.

In this episode of How to Be Irish, Cónal Creedon, an award-winning novelist and filmmaker, shares his deep connection to Cork and how it has shaped his creative journey. He discusses the influence of his upbringing in a bustling family shop, the importance of storytelling, and his transition from documentary filmmaking to writing. Cónal reflects on Cork's cultural evolution, the significance of culinary traditions like spice beef, and the vibrant community that defines the city today. He also explores what it means to be Irish in a global context, emphasising the importance of openness and cultural exchange. Cónal Creedon, Cork, Irish culture, storytelling, documentaries, spice beef, community, cultural evolution, writing, history

People in this episode

Host: Úna Harty

Guest: Cónal Creedon

Topics covered

• Cork
• Irish culture
• storytelling
• documentary filmmaking
• cultural evolution
• community

Keywords

• Cónal Creedon
• Cork
• Irish culture
• storytelling
• documentaries
• spice beef
• community
• cultural evolution
• writing

Mentioned in this episode

Products: spice beef

Books & works: How to Be Irish

Places: Cork

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