Jared Harris 'delighted' the Richard Harris Archives have found a home in Cork

The actor, who is the son of legendary star Richard Harris, said the family wanted to find someone who would “appreciate” the selection of items, and eventually, they found that in the team at UCC.

Actor Jared Harris in UCC on Friday to talk to students and make arrangements for the handover of the archive of his father, actor Richard Harris, which the college has acquired. Picture: Larry Cummins

Jared Harris, the actor who starred in the hit TV show Mad Men, has paid a visit to University College Cork to view the archives of his late father — the legendary screen icon Richard Harris.

The Richard Harris Archive is made up of a collection of personal items from the actor that were donated to University College Cork (UCC) last year. The collection was gathered by the Limerick native’s family before being permanently housed in the university’s Boole Library.