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Tributes paid to Malachy McCourt on his passing at aged 92
Malachy McCourt with Alfie, Michael and Ellen McCourt and Richard Lynch, I Love Limerick at the opening of the Frank Mc Court Museum in 2011. Picture: Eamon Mc Carthy/ilovelimerick
Tributes paid to Malachy McCourt, the last surviving and youngest of seven siblings. He was a brother of Frank McCourt
The Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Cllr Gerald Mitchell and Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council, Dr Pat Daly pay tribute to Malachy McCourt on his passing at the age of 92.
Malachy was the last surviving and youngest of seven siblings. He was a brother of Frank McCourt, whose Pulitzer Prize-winning book Angela’s Ashes told of their upbringing in Limerick city.
Although born in Brooklyn, Malachy spent his formative years in Limerick city before returning to America in 1952 at the age of 20.
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In October 2019, Malachy was honoured at a Mayoral Reception in Limerick in recognition of his unique contribution and the contribution of the McCourt family to the telling of Limerick’s story around the world.
Mayor Mitchell says Malachy McCourt leaves his own remarkable legacy, “I was saddened to learn of the death of Malachy McCourt. Malachy embraced life with vitality, carving his own remarkable legacy.
“He owned a New York bar, embraced the arts, dabbled in acting, ventured into writing, lent his voice to broadcasting, engaged in political campaigns and even ran for New York Governor. I offer my condolences to his wife Diana and family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.”
Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council, Dr Pat Daly remarked, “The passing of Malachy McCourt marks the end of an era as he was the last surviving member of that well-known family who have left an indelible mark on Limerick. Malachy paid many visits to Limerick and his charm and wit were ever-present. My condolences to his wife Diana and his family at this sad time.”
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