Limerick honours late actor Richard Harris with exhibition on his life and career

At the exhibition launch Mr Harris was described as a towering figure who carried 'both Ireland and Limerick with him'

Jamie, Damian and Jared Harris look at part of the exhibition that pays tribute to their father, the late Richard Harris. Picture: Alan Place

Acclaimed actor Richard Harris has been posthumously honoured at the launch of a new exhibition celebrating his life, where he was described as a towering figure who carried “both Ireland and Limerick with him”.

The new exhibition tells the story of Mr Harris’s remarkable life and career — from his Limerick childhood through to international stardom.