Brosnan and Jordan honoured by DIT

THE worlds of 007 and chequered flags were put aside yesterday as two of Ireland’s best known personalities were conferred with honorary degrees by the Dublin Institute of Technology.

Pierce Brosnan and Eddie Jordan abandoned their usual respective attire of tuxedos and canary-yellow shirts to don cap and gown at a ceremony at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.

The James Bond star and the Grand Prix team boss were among a number of distinguished figures including the president of the National College, Prof Joyce O'Connor, and the educationalist Noel Lindsay to have their achievements recognised by DIT.