Honorary Freedom to be awarded to Ken Egan

PR Unit

Press Release issued 4^th November 2008

South Dublin County Council to Confer Honorary Freedom of the County on Ken Egan

Mayor Marie Corr on behalf of the Members of South Dublin County Council will host a Civic Reception in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Tallaght on Monday 10^th November 2008 at 6.30pm to confer the Honorary Freedom of the County on South Dublin born boxer KEN EGAN.

This eventhonours Kennys high profile achievements as an amateur boxer, including 8 National Senior Championships and winning a silver medal at the Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008. It also acknowledges his status as an exemplary role model for the young people of the County in pursuit of their own dreams.

The Honorary Freedom of the County of South Dublin County is the highest honour the County can award to a person. It is awarded to those who achieve great levels in a particular discipline.

This award follows the passing of a resolution to confer this prestigious honour on Ken Egan by the Members of the Council at a meeting of South Dublin County Council held on 13^th October 2008.

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