In the shadow of Dev and JFK: Major and Reynolds to get freedom of Cork

FORMER British prime minister John Major and former taoiseach Albert Reynolds are poised to receive the freedom of Cork.

In the shadow of  Dev and JFK: Major and Reynolds to get freedom of Cork

Lord Mayor Donal Counihan said he wants to honour the men for their role in building the foundations for peace in Northern Ireland.

He proposed the names at a behind-closed-doors meeting of councillors on Monday.

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