LISTEN: Former Derry City manager awarded freedom of Derry/Londonderry

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Thursday, 30 May 2019 08:50

By Grainne Connolly @grainne555

by Q Radio News

The freedom of Derry/Londonderry has been bestowed on former Derry City football manager Jim McLaughlin.

He was awarded it at a special ceremony in the city's Guildhall last night.

Tributes were paid to the 79-year-old who managed Derry City in the 1988/1989 season, when they won the Treble in the League of Ireland.

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Michaela Boyle told Q Radio he is treasured by so many in the city and is a "national hero".

Meanwhile, Jim's son Paul says the family are overwhelmed:

(Derry City and Strabane District Council Michaela Boyle presenting Jim McLaughlin with the freedom of Derry/Londonderry accolade)

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