Jim Gavin to be awarded with freedom of Dublin City

The Lord Mayor and Dublin City Council are paying tribute to Jim Gavin for his contribution to public life and service to his county and country both on and off the pitch.

Former Dublin senior football manager Jim Gavin is to be awarded the freedom of Dublin at a ceremony at the weekend.

Gavin, who led Dublin to an unprecedented five All-Ireland titles in a row last summer is to be honoured at Mansion House on Saturday.