Cork’s Cultural Ambassador Cónal Creedon and Mairéad Hearne to Reunite for “Two for the Road” in West Cork
Writer Cónal Creedon and book reviewer Mairéad Hearne will reprise their successful 2025 tour, “Two for the Road,” at Creedon’s of Inchigeela in mid-May. The event promises an evening of prose, poetry, and conversation.
A Celebrated Pair
Cónal Creedon, described as Cork’s cultural ambassador, is a novelist, playwright, and documentary filmmaker. He received the Leonardo da Vinci World Award of Arts in 2024, becoming the first Irish artist to earn the prestigious honor. Cork World Book Fest notes that following the award, he was invited to present the 70th anniversary Beatty Lecture at McGill University in Montreal.
Creedon was similarly conferred with an honorary doctorate in the Arts from University College Cork (UCC) last year. His work includes the RTÉ Radio series “Under the Goldie Fish” (1994-1998) and novels such as “Passion Play” and “Begotten Not Made.” He also penned collections including “Spaghetti Bowl,” “Pancho and Lefty Ride Out,” and “Pancho and Lefty Ride Again.” His “Second City Trilogy” was commissioned for Cork’s year as European Capital of Culture in 2005 and was performed in New York and Shanghai that same year.
Mairéad Hearne is a book reviewer and blogger, and a regular contributor to literary festivals, including the Irish Book Awards and the online literary journal Writing.ie. Her book blog, Swirl and Thread, is recognized as one of the top 25 Irish book blogs.
Venue Details
The event will be held at Creedon’s of Inchigeela in West Cork in mid-May. EuropeSays reports that the venue hosted the duo for their successful 2025 tour.