Charlie Bird is to be awarded the Freedom of Wicklow.
Charlie Bird is to be awarded the Freedom of Wicklow.
Labour Councillor and Cathaoirleach Paul O'Brien brought the motion last night - it was passed unanimously.
The former reporter and Wicklow resident will soon join names like Katie Taylor and Daniel Day Lewis on the list as a result.
Charlie Bird, who was disgnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year, has thanked the Council for 'extending the hand of friendship.'