09/02/2016

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Dublin Senior Football Manager, Jim Gavin awarded the Freedom of South Dublin County at Civic Ceremony in County Hall, Tallaght

Jim Gavin, was awarded the council's highest civic honour at a ceremony hosted by the Mayor of South Dublin County, Cllr. Sarah Holland on the evening of Monday 8th February. Jim Gavin was honoured for his contribution to development and promotion of Gaelic Football and for leading the Dublin Senior Football Team to ‘All Ireland’ success twice in the last three years.

The decision to hold a ceremony to honour Jim Gavin was agreed unanimously by the elected members of the council at the monthly meeting held in December 2015. Jim Gavin is originally from Clondalkin and attended Clonburris National School and Moyle Park College. Jim has enjoyed a very successful career in the Defence Forces and with the Air Corps and the Irish Aviation Authority.

Mayor Sarah Holland said she is delighted to be honouring Jim Gavin: "The reason I supported the nomination of this person is not only because of the fact that he has achieved astonishing sporting success both as a player and a manager, but because he is an outstanding role model for the young people of South Dublin County."

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Images

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  Jim Gavin with Daniel McLoughlin Chief Executive South Dublin County Council
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  Jim Gavin with Round Towers colleagues Mick McGlynn, Tommy Keogh and Dublin County Board Chairman John Costelloe
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  Mayor of South Dublin County, Councillor Sarah Holland presents Freedom of the County to Mr Jim Gavin
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  Mr Jim Gavin and Family