Irish award for star Neeson
AN emotional Liam Neeson has received an award from the President of Ireland for his contribution to the country and humanity.
Neeson was presented with the Presidential Distinguished Service Award by President Michael D Higgins at his official residence in Dublin – the Aras an Uachtarain.
The award highlights the outstanding work by Irish people living overseas from sport to science, charity or community support.
The Taken star said he was “honoured and very humbled”.
He said he would continue to fly the flag for Irish arts and the charity Unicef, of which he is a goodwill ambassador.
President Higgins described Neeson as a “splendid Irish man abroad”.