‘Rumble in the Jungle’ commentator to speak at Ali event

LEGENDARY boxing commentator Bob Sheridan will be guest speaker at an event marking the first anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s visit to Ennis.

Ali, the three-time World Heavyweight Champion was named the first Honorary Freeman of Ennis on September 1 last year in recognition of his career achievements and his ancestral links with the Clare county capital. More than 15,000 people watched “The Greatest” receive a civic reception before embarking on a drive through the streets of Ennis and a visit to the home of his great grandfather Abe Grady.

Ennis Town Council, supported by Alltech, which facilitated Muhammad’s trip to Ireland in 2009, will host Celebrating The Greatest – An evening with Barry McGuigan at Glór in Ennis tomorrow night.