Hometown heroes: Sonia and Roy get freedom of city

TWO of Ireland’s greatest sports stars will jet into Cork tomorrow to receive the freedom of their home city.

Manchester United skipper Roy Keane and athletics legend Sonia O’Sullivan will be joined by family and friends for the ceremony at City Hall.

City officials again defended their decision last night to hold the ceremony behind closed doors.

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