He was greeted at the Braid Centre by Mayor P J McAvoy.

BBC: Liam Neeson arrives in Ballymena to receive award

At the ceremony, Mayor P J McAvoy, formally proposed the honour which was seconded by councillor Tommy Nicholl before being given the approval of the members of the council.

BBC: Liam Neeson arrives in Ballymena to receive award

At that ceremony the Mayor P J McAvoy, will formally propose the honour which will be seconded by Councillor Tommy Nicholl before it is given the approval of the members of the council.

BBC: Liam Neeson to receive freedom of Ballymena award later