South Dublin County Council confers Freedom of the County on Irish Olympic Boxer Kenny Egan

PR Unit

Press Release issued 13^th January 2009

South Dublin County Council confers the Honorary Freedom of the County on

Kenny Egan, Boxing Superstar

Mayor Marie Corr on behalf of the Members of South Dublin County Council conferred the Honorary Freedom of South Dublin County on KEN EGAN, local born Olympic 2008 boxing silver medallist .

The Mayor hosted a Civic Reception in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Tallaght on Monday 12th January 2009 at 6.30pm. The eventhonoured Kennys high profile achievements as an amateur boxer, including winning 8 National Senior Championships and winning a silver medal at Light Heavyweight 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 Mayor and members of the Council extended their congratulations to Kenny on his achievements to date and wished him well in his pursuit of further honours.

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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