Debate over city’s decision to honour Michael Flatley

IS Cork giving the Freedom of the City away too cheaply by honouring Michael Flatley — or is the best thing that has ever happened to Cork and Ireland?

Debate over city’s decision to honour Michael Flatley
Fri, 16 Mar, 2007 - 00:00
Stephen Rogers

Those were two very contradictory opinions given on a radio talk show yesterday after Cork Lord Mayor Michael Ahern nominated the Lord of the Dance star for the special honour.

He will officially take on the mantle in May.

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