After nominations for the BBC New Comedy Award, and Irish Comedian of the Year, John was a finalist in the Hackney Empire New Act of The Year, and Leicester Sq Theatre New Comedian of the Year awards. In 2022 he was runner up in the prestigious Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year, before winning the Panel Prize at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe as part of “Best in Class” the working-class stand-up showcase. “John is a very sharp comedian…with a subtlety to his stuff I didn’t have (in younger days)” – Patrick Kielty. Irish independent 23.04.22 “…it was like watching a young Irish Billy Connolly” – John Meagher (no relation!) “The Irish Times” “Great timing, great presence and punchlines. A much needed fresh comic voice from Northern Ireland at a time when we most need to hear it.” - Jarlath Regan (An Irishman Abroad Podcast) “Hilarious. Sharp. Poetic” – Leicester Square Theatre, London “…grabbed the gig by the scruff of its neck with a loud, fast and punchy delivery.” – Steve Bennett @ Chortle "A Compact, confident, powerful storyteller with a keen comic eye" - Bruce Dessau