Eamon Langton 'deeply humbled' as he receives Freedom of Kilkenny City
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A ceremony was held for Eamon Langton in the Set Theatre on Monday evening
Eamon Langton was granted the Freedom of Kilkenny City at a special ceremony in the Set Theatre, Langtons on Monday evening.
The prestigious title is in recognition of Mr Langton’s outstanding contribution to Kilkenny life in the areas of hospitality, cultural life, and community.
Previous recipients have included distinguished figures from the worlds of public service, sport and the arts, making this a very unique honour.
Through Langtons, he has helped put Kilkenny on the map as a welcoming, lively, and creative place to live and visit.
The event was attended by elected representatives, family, friends, and special guests from across the city and county.
Mr Langton on receiving the Freedom of the City said: “To receive the Freedom of the City is a huge personal honour for myself. As a proud Kilkenny man, it ranks as one of the greatest achievements of my life.”
The iconic businessman said he was “ truly grateful” and “deeply humbled” by the accolade, thanking his family and the people of Kilkenny.
“Eamon joins a highly exclusive group of Freemen, taking his rightful place alongside former presidents and legendary figures such as Eamon DeValera, Mary McAleese, Lady Desart, Brian Cody, and Eddie Keher,” Mayor of Kilkenny City, Cllr John Coonan told those gathered.
“We honour a man whose vision helped shape the modern city, whose generosity played a pivotal role in our cultural and sporting life, and whose loyalty to Kilkenny has never, ever faltered.”
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