Footballer Johnny Giles and Brother Kevin Crowley have been given the Freedom of Dublin this weekend.
Dublin’s Lord Mayor, Christy Burke oversaw the ceremony which took place in the Mansion House last night.
Brother Kevin Crowley and John Giles are being recognised for their work in the fields of social justice and sport.
Brother Kevin Crowley has been providing people who are most in need with food and shelter for almost fifty years through his work at the Capuchin Centre in the heart of Dublin.
John Giles has had a distinguished career in football that has included 59 caps for Ireland. In 2003, he was winner of a UEFA’s Jubilee Award which named him best Irish player of the past fifty years.
There was a surprise for one of the freemen of Dublin last night.
Brother Kevin Crowley had happy birthday sung to him as he had celebrated it earlier this week.
He was given the recognition, alongside footballer Johnny Giles.
Lord Mayor Christy Burke said he was delighted to give the honour to two humble men.
While John Giles said he was delighted with the award.
