Frank McCourt Museum - Limerick, Ireland

Frank McCourt was a Pulizer Prize winning author who grew up in extreme proverty in Limerick, Ireland in the 1930's and 40's. Born in America, he returned to the United States when he was 17 years old. After earning a college degree from New York University he taught in the New York Public School System until he retired. After retirement he wrote about this early life in a book he titled, "Angela's Ashes." It won the Pulitizer Price in 1997. In 2012, a museum honoring McCourt was opened in Limerick in the school he attended until he was 13 years old.

[@kamanjakaranja]

Someday when i visit Ireland will visit this library. the book Angela's ashes gave me hope. i have his three other books

[@PhilipDeanVideo]

I’m sorry but the museum has been closed permanently.

[@ktmbua]

On the book he says he went to America when he was ninteen-twenty not seventeen. But I'd love to visit this museum.

[@kelleytorres2899]

I just visited the museum in Limerick. Very interesting but they are closing it down 😥

[@questionmark9819]

So many inconsistencies though so cannot really believe everything he wrote.

[@mato_fato_ma-ah-fala-falafel]

Many inconsistencies? Where?

[@questionmark9819]

@@mato_fato_ma-ah-fala-falafel how much do you have?