This is a wonderful insight in the Limerick writer Frank McCourt. Told by a local historian Beano, who grew up on the same street as Frank you can't get any closer to the story. There will be a chance to question your specialist guide Beano as you travel & at the end of the tour. This is ideal for those interested in literature, academic & those wishing to learn more about the unique Limerick spirit!
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Escorted Guide
Food & Drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Limerick City Gallery of Art
Your Guide will be standing in front the Entrance to the Art Gallery on the footpath.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This is a wonderful insight in the Limerick writer Frank McCourt. Told by a local historian Beano, who grew up on the same street as Frank you can't get any closer to the story. There will be a chance to question your specialist guide Beano as you travel & at the end of the tour. This is ideal for those interested in literature, academic & those wishing to learn more about the unique Limerick spirit!
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Escorted Guide
Food & Drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Limerick City Gallery of Art
Your Guide will be standing in front the Entrance to the Art Gallery on the footpath.
Return
Itinerary
1
Limerick
Visit Frank McCourt's home from a guide who used to live a few doors up from him
10 minutes
2
Limerick
Visit Souths Bar where Frank's dad sang & drank
15 minutes
3
Limerick
Visit Frank's old School
15 minutes
4
Limerick
Visit the point on the Shannon river where Frank throws the book into the river in the Movie!
10 minutes
5
Limerick
View the building where Frank's mother begged for money from the local Charity
15 minutes
6
Limerick
Walk the lanes depicted in the movie
15 minutes
7
Limerick
Learn of Frank McCourt, his background & family & response to his harrowing book from the people who knew him in Limerick.
