Jeremy Irons admits to nerves before UCC conferring as 'education was a bit of a battle'

David Puttnam, Jeremy Irons, Adi Roche, and Dominic Casey who were awarded with honorary degrees by University College Cork on Wednesday evening. Picture Daragh McSweeney/Provision

Hollywood star Jeremy Irons has spoken of his pride at being awarded an honorary doctorate from University College Cork after admitting that he struggled in education for many years.

Irons was joined at ceremony in the university on Wednesday evening by Chernobyl Children International CEO Adi Roche, film producer David Puttnam, and Ireland’s lightweight national rowing coach Dominic Casey. All four were recognised for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields.