Property developer Sean Mulryan is to receive the Freedom of Roscommon.
Cathaoirleach Liam Callaghan proposed the Oran native for the honour at this week's Roscommon County Council meeting.
It was backed by other councillors and the ceremony is likely to take place in June.
Councillor Callaghan says the Ballymore founder and CEO is due the honour:
Councillor Marty McDermott seconded the cathaoirleach's proposal on Monday.
He says he's delighted his fellow Oran man is getting the honour: