Frank McCourt Timeline and Summary

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Frank McCourt Timeline and Summary

  • Frank McCourt is born on the 19th of August to Angela Sheehan and Malachy McCourt Sr.
  • Frank and his family move from America to Ireland following his sister's death.
  • The family moves into a small room on Windmill Street in Limerick.
  • His twin brother, Oliver, dies.
  • Frank enrolls in Leamy's National School.
  • Six months later, his second twin brother, Eugene dies.
  • The McCourt family moves to Roden Lane.
  • Frank gets a new little brother and they name him Michael.
  • Frank is rejected as an altar boy because of his ragged appearance.
  • Frank gets his first job helping Uncle Pat deliver paper.
  • His baby brother, Alphonsus Joseph, is born.
  • He comes down with typhoid fever and ends up in the hospital.
  • Frank's dad heads to England for work and never returns.
  • Frank winds up in the hospital again with severe conjunctivitis.
  • The McCourts are evicted from their home and move in with Angela's cousin, Laman Griffin.
  • He gets into an argument with Laman and moves in with Uncle Pat.
  • He gets a job working as a telegram boy and is able to help his family financially.
  • Frank loses his virginity to Theresa Carmody.
  • Mrs. Finucane hires Frank to write letters for her.
  • Frank finally saves up enough money and sails to America.