Jim Gavin will be presented with the Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin at the Mansion House this evening.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
\"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.<\/p>\n
Gavin said: \"\"I am deeply privileged to have been granted theFreedom of our City of Dublin by our Lord Mayor and Dublin City Council. <\/p>\n
\"It is a particular honour given the conferringceremonyis to take place in the Mansion House Round Room where our first Dil was convened. <\/p>\n
\"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.<\/p>\n
\"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.\"<\/p>\n
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