Mayo Woman awarded Freedom of the city of London
The award recognises her work in the London Irish community and British Irish relations.
A Co Mayo woman has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London at a ceremony in the city.
Claire Tighe was recognised for her work across business, culture, politics, sport, and British-Irish relations.
Claire was born in West London and spent her early years in Ealing. Later, Claire’s family, her parents Martin and Anne and brother Paul, moved to Mayo.
Her parents from Ballycastle moved to London in the 1970s.
Claire is a past pupil of Lisaniska NS, Knockmore, and St. Mary’s Secondary School, Ballina.
Receiving the recognition, Claire Tighe, said: “It is an honour beyond belief to receive the Freedom of the City of London."
Joining at the Ceremony were notable guests, including Rt. Hon. Hilary Benn MP and former Lord Mayor of London Vincent Keaveny.
