Six-year-old Dáithí Mac Gabhann, who inspired a successful campaign to change Northern Ireland's organ donation laws, becomes the youngest person to be awarded the freedom of Belfast.
"His courage, resilience, and unwavering determination have shone brightly through the darkest of times.
Mr Mac Gabhann paid tribute to medical professionals, organ donors and their families who made the "ultimate selfless act" of giving life to others. Circus performers entertained guests before the arrival of the little boy who has met the prime minister and changed the law.A huge round of applause rang out as Dáithí was wheeled into the tent by his father Máirtín, and spirits were high throughout the show which featured comedy, magic and, of course, a special presentation to Dáithí with his own key to the city.
"He's going to be the youngest recipient ever, he's super excited, it's totally themed around his likes," she told BBC News NI.
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