Ronan O’Gara ‘humbled’ to receive Freedom of Cork

Irish and Munster rugby legend Ronan O’Gara last night said he was “humbled and honoured” to receive the Freedom of Cork.

Lord Mayor Des Cahill managed to get his nomination over the line last night after all but two councillors joined a rolling maul in support of the move.

Mr Cahill, inside his own 22, said he wanted to honour O’Gara, 39, for his immense contribution to rugby at all levels over many years — from school and club level in Cork to province and international level, where he was capped 128 times for Ireland.