Ronan O’Gara Has Just Had A Very Special Honour Bestowed On Him
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No man more deserving.
Ireland and Munster legend Ronan O’Gara has just been granted the freedom of Cork.
O’Gara joins a n impressive list of people who have received the same honour, including Presidents Michael D. Higgins, Mary McAleese, Mary Robinson, Eamon de Valera, JFK and Sonia O’Sullivan.
Delighted to announce that my fellow @corkcitycouncil councillors have accepted my proposal to confer the freedom of #Cork on @RonanOGara10 pic.twitter.com/1twt6gfQ1z
— Des Cahill (@CllrDesCahil) February 13, 2017
The talented playmaker is one of Cork’s greatest exports and reacted to the news on Twitter stating he was “humbled and honoured.”
No doubt he’s earned it. Congratulations ROG!
Thanks to the people of Cork who have always backed me. Proud of where I come from. Very humbled and honoured. ⚪️🔴⚪️🔴🇮🇪.
— Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) February 13, 2017
