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WATCH Unveiling Of Frank McCourt Statue
Frank McCourt statue unveiling pictured above at Leamy House Limerick
Frank McCourt statue unveiling was attended by his family
A bronze bust of Pulitzer Prize winner, the late Frank McCourt, was unveiled in his native Limerick on Thursday, May 13, 2010.
Mr McCourt’s widow Ellen, who was visiting Limerick with his brothers Alphie, Michael and Malachy McCourt, unveil the statue.
The bust is sited in front of the Leamy Art School on Hartstonge Street and was commissioned by Limerick artist Una Heaton, a friend of the McCourt family. It was made by Co Clare sculptor Seamus Connolly.
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The bust is sited in front of the Leamy House Art School on Hartstonge Street and was commissioned by Limerick artist Una Heaton, a friend of the McCourt family. It was made by County Clare sculptor Seamus Connolly.
People from the worlds of arts, culture, education and politics gathered outside Leamy House to witness the eagerly anticipated unveiling. President of the University of Limerick Don Barry announced the creation of a Frank McCourt chair in creative writing.
Frank’s widow Ellen, who was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after Frank’s death, told the crowd: “I cannot thank you all enough for this wonderful tribute to Frank.
“I can’t think of a more fitting place to have this bust reside than his old school,” noting that Frank’s chosen profession was, after all, teaching. “It’s nice to be here with his three brothers. My suspicion is it will be one of the last times if not the last time that we’re all together in Limerick on such a happy occasion.”
While speaking to the Limerick Leader newspaper, Alphie McCourt said “It’s not really for me to say, but I’m hoping the people of Limerick will welcome it. The unveiling of the bust is to honor Frank, and remember him, and to maybe acknowledge home grown artists. ‘The artist hath no honor in his own country,’ so I hope he gets the honor.”
Frank McCourt is most famously known for his novel “Angela’s Ashes”.
The late author lived in New York City and Roxbury, Connecticut.
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