By Cliona Connolly
Cliona@monaghanpost.com

MONAGHAN County Council held a civic reception for two distinguished men who represented the county in sports this year, Director General of the GAA Pauric Duffy and GAA all-star Tommy Freeman.

Mayor of County Monaghan, Gary Carville said Tommy’s all star was “richly deserved”. “Tommy brings class, style and steely determination to his game. Add to that pride and passion. He is a team player and would be the first to say that his Award is a reflection of the marvellous progress Monaghan has made in recent years, especially in 2007.”

The Mayor said his recent appointment was a natural progression for Pauric Duffy. “We know you as a Gael, as a family man, as a teacher and principal, as a member of our community and we are proud that you, one of the sons of Monaghan, will now be at the helm of what is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, national organisation in our country.”