Taoiseach Micheal Martin pays tribute to Kilkenny City Freeman Eamon Langton
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The comments from Micheal Martin were made in the Dáil chamber on Tuesday
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has paid tribute to well known local businessman Eamon Langton, who received the Freedom of Kilkenny City on Monday evening.
The prestigious honour was presented to Mr Langton in recognition of his exceptional contribution to life in Kilkenny, particularly through his longstanding impact on the hospitality sector.
The Langton family portfolio encompasses several of Kilkenny’s most renowned hospitality and entertainment destinations. These include the multi-award-winning Langton House Hotel, Pub and Restaurant, the traditional and welcoming Bridies Bar, the vibrant Set Theatre, and the elegant Marble City Bar and Tea Rooms.
“It is a wonderful tribute and he has joined an elite group of people. Fair play to the mayor, Cllr Coonan for his initiative in this regard. I have enjoyed their hospitality from time to time as well in the past while in Kilkenny.
“I note that Brian Cody was among the recipients as well. He is a good man to give a pep talk to any group of people, be they hurling or political. I do not know the man's politics at all but he is a man who speaks a lot of sense,” the Taoiseach continued.
Kilkenny based TD, Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere who attended the ceremony on Monday evening also used his Dáil time to pay tribute to Kilkenny’s latest Freeman.
“Mr Langton has been a champion of Kilkenny City for decades and has been a brilliant ambassador for all things that are great in Kilkenny, be that the Kilkenny hurling team and his support, tourism and employment. He has been absolutely fantastic,” Carlow-Kilkenny TD, Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere told the Dáil.
“Eamon Langton is a freeman of the city and it is much deserved. I pay tribute to and thank the mayor, Cllr John Coonan, for his foresight in nominating Eamon Langton. It was a very special evening. I congratulate Eamon and all his family,” he added.