Keane, O'Sullivan receive freedom of Cork

Roy Keane and Sonia O’Sullivan have been awarded the Freedom of the City of Cork today.

Roy Keane and Sonia O’Sullivan have been awarded the Freedom of the City of Cork today.

Cork City Council honoured the two athletes in a ceremony held in Cork’s historic city hall this afternoon.

Sonia O'Sullivan
Sonia O'Sullivan

The granting of the Freedom of the City is a tradition that dates back to the time that a city charter was granted to Cork in 1085.

The footballer and athlete are being honoured for their contributions to sport and charitable causes.

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