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Who knew?  
 
He has returned to the home of his Roots at Ennis, County Clare, Ireland.  
Muhammad Ali, is the great-grandson of emigrant Abe Grady, from Turnpike, Ennis.  
 
This fact was descovered by DNA testing. Yesterday Ali became the very first person to receive the title of honourary freeman of the Clare town.  
 
The Mayor of Ennis, independent councillor Frankie Neylon told Ali that the visit had caused great excitement, and enthusiasm at a local and international level.  
 
“You are still the most recognisable man on earth, and remain a magical figure known and loved throughout the world.  
 
“Your success as a boxer is widely respected but your greatest triumph lies in your legacy as a champion, a leader, a humanitarian and an artist,” Mr Neylon told the assembled guests.  
 
To roars of approval, the Ennis Mayor told Ali that his work inside and outside of the ring “truly makes you the greatest of all time” before he was presented with his scroll of freedom.  
 
Up to 15,000 packed the streets of Ennis who cheered as his cavalcade made its way to the home of his ancestors. He was cheered across Ennis, and given the fondest of farewells before making his way back across the Atlantic.  
 
Note: The title of honourary freeman of the Clare town gives Ali free parking in Ennis for the rest of his life. (Quote by the Mayor).  
 
Source: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/boxing-legend-muhammad-ali-gets-rapturous-.htmlption-in-clare-14476544.html  
 
 
 
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