Jim Gavin to be awarded Freedom of Dublin City in Mansion House ceremony – Irish Mirror

Jim Gavin will be presented with the Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin at the Mansion House this evening.

The Clondalkin man led the Dubs to a record-breaking fifth All-Ireland in a row last September, securing the historic feat with a replay win over Kerry.

It was Gavin's sixth Sam Maguire Cup as senior county boss, adding to the All-Ireland he claimed as a player in 1995, and three Under-21 triumphs as manager.

Lord Mayor of Dublin Paul McAuliffe will be on hand to present the award, and he showered praise on Gavin, saying: In conferring on Jim the Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin, we recognise his achievements on the pitch, as a Manager and his contribution to public life.

"He and his players have created many happy memories over the years, but I will never forget lighting that 5thblue lamp in honour of the unprecedented 5 in a row.

Gavin said: ""I am deeply privileged to have been granted theFreedom of our City of Dublin by our Lord Mayor and Dublin City Council.

"It is a particular honour given the conferringceremonyis to take place in the Mansion House Round Room where our first Dil was convened.

"It is very humbling to join the august list of previous recipients and I am delighted to share this honour award with An Cumann Lthchleas Gael - Bailetha Cliath, my colleaguesin aviation, with glaighnahireann, and with my family and friends who have been with me on my journey to this day.

"Dublin is a great city full of a great and passionate people, with a noble history and a hopeful future. I am proud to be one of them."

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