Researching John Creedon
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 88 people with the Creedon surname? In that year Creedon was ranked number 3491 for popularity in the UK. |

The name John means "God is gracious" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of John Creedon on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for John Creedon and the Creedon Family Tree
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 315 people with the Creedon surname in the UK? Creedon is now ranked number 3745 for popularity in the UK. |
Creedon Family History Databases
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John Creedon
John Creedon (born 1958), also known as "Creedo", is an Irish language enthusiast and veteran broadcaster with RTÉ Radio. Host of The John Creedon Show, weekday evenings 8-10pm on RTÉ Radio 1, he has also filled in for Dave Fanning on The Dave Fanning Show.
His profile in Ireland was raised by his participation in and eventual winning of the reality television series, Fáilte Towers in August 2008. Creedon has also served as a judge on The All Ireland Talent Show on RTÉ One and TG4's Glór Tíre. He has also presented multiple television series on RTÉ of him road tripping across Ireland showcasing Ireland's history, geography, along with some lesser known stories of the areas he visits.
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