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Donegal freeman herds his sheep across London Bridge

A Donegal man who emigrated to London nearly half a century ago enjoyed the ancient rite of a freeman of the city by walking sheep across London Bridge on Sunday. Kelly Group chairman and Frosses native Tim Kelly emigrated in the late 70s. He has a ...

29 Sept 2022 at 08:33

Sport

Eoin Morgan ‘immensely proud’ to receive Freedom of the City of London

England’s World Cup winning-captain Eoin Morgan was awarded the Freedom of the City of London on Wednesday. The 35-year-old, who was born in Dublin, guided England’s men’s 50-over team to World Cup glory on home soil in 2019 and continues to lead ...

23 Feb 2022 at 18:25

News

Lemn Sissay ‘over the moon’ to receive Freedom of the City of London

Lemn Sissay, the official poet of the 2012 London Olympics, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London. The writer and broadcaster, who was made an OBE in the 2021 Birthday Honours for services to literature and charity, was honoured ...

27 Jan 2023 at 14:57

Local News

Troy Gallagher, Mayor of Islington, receives the Freedom of London

Troy Gallagher, a Letterkenny native, is to be awarded the Freedom of the City of London tomorrow at The Freedom Ceremony. The Freedom of London is an honourary award that acknowledges an ‘outstanding contribution’ to the city and it is the ...

17 Nov 2023 at 16:33

Football

Harry Kane taking inspiration from greats as he eyes another decade at top

Tottenham forward Harry Kane will celebrate a milestone birthday this summer but has talked up the possibility of playing until he is 40 after receiving his latest accolade on Thursday. Kane was officially awarded the Freedom of the City ...

26 May 2023 at 09:00

Harry Kane ‘extremely grateful to London’ after receiving freedom of city

England football captain Harry Kane has reflected on a “special” day after he received the Freedom of the City of London on Thursday in a ceremony alongside his family at Guildhall. One of the City of London’s ancient traditions, the ...

25 May 2023 at 20:36

Football

Harry Kane ‘extremely grateful’ to London after receiving Freedom of the City

Tottenham and England forward Harry Kane reflected on a “special” day after he officially received the Freedom of the City of London on Thursday in a ceremony alongside his family at Guildhall. One of the City of London’s ancient ...

25 May 2023 at 19:09

Entertainment

Dermot O’Leary receives Freedom of the City of London

Dermot O’Leary has received the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his charitable work and patronage of charity the London Irish Centre. The 49-year-old presenter, who currently presents a weekend breakfast show on ...

01 Nov 2022 at 19:02

Lady Mary Peters joins ‘remarkable’ few awarded Freedom of City of London

Lady Mary Peters has been granted the honour of the Freedom of the City of London. Lady Mary, who won an Olympic gold medal in athletics in 1972, went on to dedicate her life to helping support young athletes in Northern ...

13 Dec 2024 at 15:05

News

Sir Lenny Henry receives Freedom of the City of London

Sir Lenny Henry has been given the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his “significant contribution to the entertainment industry and charitable fundraising” across a career that spans five decades. Actor, ...

20 Feb 2025 at 16:52

Simon Armitage ‘excited to be northerner’ getting City of London freedom

Simon Armitage has said he is “excited” to receive the freedom of the City of London, despite being a northerner all his life. The Poet Laureate, who was brought up in Marsden, West Yorkshire, attended the ceremony on ...

17 Apr 2025 at 13:43

Oti Mabuse ‘delighted’ as she receives Freedom of the City of London

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse has received the Freedom of the City of London. The 34-year-old South African has been recognised for her “significant achievements in contemporary dance and her ...

22 Jul 2025 at 14:10

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