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Kilkenny City councillors have unanimously adopted a proposal to grant well known local businessman Eamon Langton the freedom of the city following a meeting in County Hall on Friday.
Taking over the family public house on John Street in 1975, Mr Langton made the business a household name with their popular restaurant, hotel, theatre and tea-rooms making the 'Langton' name and brand known far and wide today.
Mr Langton previously received the Kilkenny Chamber President's Award in 2022, with Mayor John Coonan, who raised the proposal, describing this latest accolade as 'the next natural step'.
"By passing this motion, we have ensured that one of our city's most dedicated sons will receive the highest civic honour we can bestow," Cllr Coonan told the meeting.
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"This decision reflects the unanimous respect this council holds for a man who has spent nearly five decades championing the Marble City.
"When I brought this proposal forward, I did so knowing that Eamon Langton is a name woven into the very fabric of our community," he continued, adding, "Eamon has displayed a visionary spirit that has transformed John Street and, by extension, the entire hospitality landscape of Kilkenny.
"I am delighted that my fellow members agreed that Eamon's contribution goes far beyond business. He is a guardian of our city's reputation. Whether through his support of our sporting heritage-honouring the legacy of his uncle, the great Jim Langton-or his tireless work in boosting local tourism, Eamon has always put Kilkenny first," he continued.
"Having received the Kilkenny Chamber President's Award in 2022, it was clear to me that the next natural step was to grant him the Freedom of the City. I am heartened that the council has acted decisively to make this a reality.
"Today, we have done right by a man who has done so much for us," the mayor concluded.
A formal ceremony is due to take place in the coming weeks.
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