Quartet of famous faces conferred with honorary doctorates by University College Cork 

Chernobyl charity founder, rowing coach, mullti-award winning actor and renowned filmmaker honoured at UCC ceremony
Quartet of famous faces conferred with honorary doctorates by University College Cork 

Recipients David Puttnam, Jeremy Irons, Adi Roche, and Dominic Casey at the honorary conferring ceremony at University College Cork yesterday. Picture: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision.

The Cork founder of a charity which has raised more than €100m to help children affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster; a hugely successful rowing coach; an Oscar, Emmy, and Tony-winning actor, and a former member of the House of Lords and multi-award-winning filmmaker have all been conferred with honorary doctorates at University College Cork.

Adi Roche, founder and CEO of Chernobyl Children International — a humanitarian organisation that has delivered more than €108m in medical and aid relief to the people affected by the Chernobyl disaster — has been awarded a Doctor of Arts.

Dominic Casey, Rowing Ireland’s lightweight coach, has been awarded a Doctor of Education. A former champion sculler and highly successful rowing coach, his coaching success includes international, European, World, and Olympic medals.

Award-winning actor Jeremy Irons has been awarded a Doctor of Arts degree. A distinguished actor known for his sophisticated performances and commanding presence, his career has spanned seven decades.

David Puttnam was also awarded a Doctor of Arts degree.

He is a renowned film producer and philanthropist, celebrated for his pivotal role in producing award-winning films over a 30-year career.

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