24 of us gathered for a most interesting guided tour of the former Presentation school/convent complex. A very sensitive restoration and transformation project has been carried out here with UCC’s school of architecture and physiotherapy department continuing on the tradition of education on part of the site. This centre is of interest to anyone looking for information on Nano Nagle and her work in founding the Presentation Order, educating the young people of 19th Century Cork and the fabric and architecture of the city at the time.
Throughout each area, including the Goldie chapel and Miss Nagle’s parlour, artefacts belonging to Nano and the sisters are on display and are further brought to life with a very comprehensive audiovisual display. The convent garden and graveyard and Nano’s own tomb with visible coffin is a wonderful reflective space, well worth a second visit. A separate vegetarian café can be visited in the garden also if wished. Many events are planned in the complex during the coming months. Information is on the Nano Nagle Place website.
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