Frank McCourt Museum

***Permanently Closed***

Museum dedicated to the life of the Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt Groups by appointment. Contact Una at +353 86 3735015

The central area of the museum is a faithful re-creation of the former classroom of the 1930's ,with authentic desks and wall hangings. Visitors can imagine the young Frank and his friends sitting at these desks as the teacher 'beat the education into them'. Two rooms have been turned into a museum by Una and are a re-creation of the McCourts home in Roden Lane. Visitors can see first hand the

14/06/2024
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09/08/2023

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04/02/2022

As we have entered into a second lockdown; I am thinking of all our fellow creatives during these challenging times. Proud of the work we continue to create and remembering what I have achieved. This was a fantastic time when we won this esteemed award. Una Heaton Art

09/11/2019

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This was Frank McCourt's hometown. The late Pulitzer Prize-winning author described his childhood growing up in Limerick in his 1996 memoir, "Angela's Ashes." You can take an "Angela's Ashes Walking Tour" that will bring you to places featured in the book. They include Arthur's Quay, Windmill Street, Barrack Hill, Leamy's School, Parnell Street and more. The tour departs from the Frank McCourt Museum. The museum is open from April through October only. Admission is €5. Photo: Brian Morrison, Tourism Ireland. Limerick, Ireland

09/11/2019

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Thanks guys 💔💔

Wishing our great friend and loyal customer Una Heaton and all at Frank McCourt Museum the very best as the Museum sadly closes its doors after 9 years. The Museum played a big role in tourism within the region and will be missed by many.

27/09/2019

Limerick Insider June 2012

Thank you Simon McGuire for this wonderful piece...watch from 3:31"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?start=3.31&end=4:44;time_continue=275&v=rHg_ZWzLXMY

27/09/2019

Limerick sheds a tear as Angela Ashes Museum announces closure

ilovelimerick.ie Angela Ashes Museum announces closure on October 30 because of the rent, rates and insurance.The museum was established in 2011 by the artist Una Heato.

15/05/2019

Visit the Frank McCourt museum here in Limerick. Where you’ll step back in time and walk in Franks footsteps ❤️

17/04/2019

Frank McCourt Museum

Writers'Workshops for innner city school children are being planned for the spring of 2013

17/05/2018

Come to the Frank Mccourt museum here in limerick and take part in a montage giant painting of Angela Frank Mccourt s mother

02/05/2018

Our amazing curator has been nominated as part of the Best Culture category

We are thrilled to introduce our finalists for the Best Culture category of the Regional Network Ireland Limerick Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2018. Meet Roseanne McDonnell of Art Summit Ireland, Una Heaton, Frank McCourt Museum and Yvonne Locke, Visual Artist. Wishing everyone the very best on the night...which is Thursday, May 17th at The Savoy, Limerick. Book now on https://bit.ly/2HUjzbd

03/08/2017

Frank McCourt Museum - Limerick, Ireland

A Virtual visit to The Frank McCourt Museum, we have added to and built upon the Museum since this videographer visited. A lovely tribute all the same.

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...

03/08/2017

Virgin Media News

The incredible Angela's Ashes Musical, has brought Frank's story to life. Congratulations to all! It's still running in Belfast until August 5th. Who's seen it?

Frank McCourt’s memoir of his tough childhood upbringing in Limerick has sold seven and a half million copies worldwide and was given the Hollywood movie treatment. Now Angela’s Ashes could be destined for Broadway after becoming an unlikely success as a musical. Our Midwestern Reporter Eric Clarke has been getting a look behind the scenes at the Lime Tree Theatre.

03/08/2017

19 Undeniable Reasons Why Limerick Is The Greatest County In Ireland

Time to take that trip to Limerick city and visit one of it's top 3 museums......our wonderful .

Come for a tour and don't forget to check-in and leave comments/a review.

We love to read all your stories and connections to Limerick ,Ireland and Frank himself!


https://lovin.ie/counties/limerick/lovinundeniable-reasons-why-limerick-is-the-best-county-in-ireland

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15/05/2017

Our amazing curator, now has her art available to purchase via her website and her page >>>>> Una Heaton Art

09/05/2017

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Thank you to all our very talented visitors who painted a section of a Frank McCourt picture. We have put together all the final mini canvases to create an incredible collaborative portrait.

Read more on *I Love Limerick's* write up below and this is currently on display at the Museum for all to see.

The wonderful Frank McCourt mosaic is now on display at the Frank McCourt Museum in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Frank winning the Pulitzer Prizes http://www.ilovelimerick.ie/2017/una-heaton-frank-mccourt-museum/

24/12/2016

Lovely anonymous message left at the gate of the Frank McCourt Museum.
Merry Christmas and thank you to all our wonderful visitors this year!

02/12/2016

The Frank McCourt museum will hold its first Christmas storytelling and exhibition of paintings by Pat Ryan and Una Heaton all through Dec/ Jan

25/09/2016

Frank McCourt Museum

We here at the museum would like to thank everyone who has come to visit us over the past year and given us such positive reviews. It was much appreciated. The mission for 5 stars is already underway!

29/11/2015

Come in and take a tour today, relive Limerick life in the 1930s.

07/10/2015

Back to 1930s school at the Museum this month:

- Learn lessons in Franks classroom
- Learn how to draw
- Take a trip to "Little Venice"
- Get involved in a treasure hunt
- Pick up a wonderful souvenir

26/09/2015

The Frank's Way Experience (Readings from his famous book Angela's Ashes by well known Limerick personalities)

26/09/2015

Did you know that Trip Advisor has listed us as one of the 10 best Museums in Ireland

26/06/2015

Dr. Desmond O'Halloran and his wife Claire on their recent visit to the museum. Desmond is the son of the late Thomas L. (hoppy) O'Halloran, who was head master here at Leamy's. Desmond himself attended this school and went on to become a Doctor of economics having lectured in UCD

25/06/2015

Photos from Frank McCourt Museum's post

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