Muhammad Ali made the first Honorary Freeman of Ennis
Date issued: 7th September 2009
At a civic reception in Ennis, the three-time World Heavyweight Champion was made the first Honorary Freeman of Ennis.
The former world heavyweight champion, now 67 and fighting Parkinson's disease, visited the birthplace of his great grandfather during the afternoon of Tuesday, 1st September 2009.
A civic reception, the highest honour that a Local Authority can give, took place in Waterpark House, Drumbiggle, followed by Ali embarking on a drive throughout the town and the birthplace of his great grandfather.
The celebrations which took place in the town are captured on video.
