Prominent Roscommon businessman receives Freedom of the City of London
Ballymore CEO Sean Mulryan cutting the ribbon today on the redeveloped pitch at Oran GAA grounds.
Prominent Roscommon businessman Sean Mulryan has received the Freedom of the City of London, which recognises notable individuals for their contributions to public life and to London.
The Oran native founded the property firm Ballymore with his wife Bernardine Mulryan in 1982. He is the company CEO and chairperson of the group.
Mr Mulryan was presented with the Freedom of the City of London at a special ceremony in the English capital on Thursday.
For four decades, Ballymore have been involved in major projects in the UK, Ireland and several other countries.
In the city of London, the company has received recognition for its involvement in large scale regeneration projects.
Speaking to the Roscommon Herald at Oran GAA grounds today, Saturday, as he officially opened a redeveloped pitch, Mr Mulryan said it was an honour to receive the award.
“I live in Ireland but I’m the best part of three days a week every week in London for the last forty years.
“It is a honour to receive the freedom of the city. It’s a recognition of what we have done in the greater London area over those forty years.
"In that time, we have done a lot with local communities and the communities that we have been developing,” he said.
In June, he unveiled his company’s masterplan for a new green sustainable city in Athlone to cater for a population of 100,000 by 2040.
For the last twenty five years, Mr Mulryan has made significant contributions to Roscommon GAA and to many charities, including the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation.
He is also a patron of Oran GAA club.
