Gloria Hunniford granted freedom of her Co Armagh home boroughBy Rebecca Black, PATelevision personality Gloria Hunniford has been granted the freedom of her Co Armagh home borough. On Saturday, Ms Hunniford became the first woman to be granted the freedom of the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough in recognition for her outstanding contributions to broadcasting and charitable work. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council conferred the Freedom of the Borough to Gloria Hunniford at the Palace Demesne in Armagh on Saturday. Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Margaret Tinsley said they bestowed the honour with great pride “to celebrate Gloria’s connection to our community, combined with her professional achievements and the profound impact from supporting cancer patients and their families”. Ms Hunniford said she was deeply honoured to receive the Freedom of the Borough where she grew up.

Source: Irish Independent May 26, 2024 07:17 UTC