Tóibín to be made freeman of Cork

The legendary actor and comedian Niall Tóibín is to be made a freeman of Cork despite an “agreement” last year to put a stay on the award for five years.

Tóibín to be made freeman of Cork

Lord Mayor Cllr Mary Shields had to defend her efforts last night to honour “one of the finest actors of our time” after a row flared over the political process used to choose a candidate.

She also rejected accusations from councillors, including members of her own party, that she went on a “solo run”.

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