Frank McCourt Timeline and Summary
MoreFrank 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.