The dying wish of Angela’s Ashes author Frank McCourt has finally been granted as his family scattered his ashes in Limerick to coincide with the eighth anniversary of his passing.

Irish writer Alphie McCourt has died at the age of 75.

The woman behind the Frank McCourt museum in Limerick has pledged to keep the visitor attraction open, despite the building housing the centre being put up for sale.

Author Frank McCourt has died in New York City at the age of 78.