Belfast’s Lord Mayor Gavin Robinson, Dame Mary Peters herd Sheep though the front of Belfast’s City Hall, early Sunday April 28, 2013. Dame Mary Peter, who Gold in the 1972 Munich Games will be given of the Freedom of the City of Belfast next month. “Sadly it is a myth that being given the Freedom of the City entitles me to graze sheep on the front lawn of City Hall, but that hasn`t stopped us today,” Dame Mary joked. “These days the title is purely honorary but that doesn`t detract in any way from this being the highest possible civic honour. I am absolutely thrilled that this ceremony is
Belfast’s Lord Mayor Gavin Robinson, Dame Mary Peters herd Sheep though the front of Belfast’s City Hall, early Sunday April 28, 2013. Dame Mary Peter, who Gold in the 1972 Munich Games will be given of the Freedom of the City of Belfast next month. “Sadly it is a myth that being given the Freedom of the City entitles me to graze sheep on the front lawn of City Hall, but that hasn`t stopped us today,” Dame Mary joked. “These days the title is purely honorary but that doesn`t detract in any way from this being the highest possible civic honour. I am absolutely thrilled that this ceremony is being planned for the evening of 8 May and that the daytime will include a packed programme of activity for local young people”. Lord Mayor, Alderman Gavin Robinson, paid tribute to Dame Mary and hailed her commitment and dedication as an example to all. Photo/Paul McErlane
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