18 May 2024
By Tony Forde
tony@TheCork.ie
Nano Nagle Place is celebrating International Museum Day 2024 by welcoming the Cork community to explore its award-winning museum for free. Visitors are invited to discover the inspiring history of Nano Nagle and her enduring legacy at Nano Nagle Place. In addition, Madrigal ’75, a diverse vocal ensemble founded by university students in 1975, will perform a free concert in the Goldie Chapel at 4:00 PM with all donations going to Nano Nagle Place.
Nano Nagle place is named for the Venerable Honora Nagle (c. 1718 – 26 April 1784), known informally as Nano Nagle, who was a pioneer of Catholic education in Irelands. She founded the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (PBVM), commonly known as the Presentation Sisters, now a worldwide Catholic institute of women religious.
“Nano Nagle Place, nestled in the heart of Cork City, is dedicated to fostering a world where everyone feels connected and belongs, embodying the enduring legacy of Nano Nagle,” said John Smith, CEO of Nano Nagle Place. “In 2022, Nano Nagle Place was honoured with the Council of Europe Museum Prize, recognizing our commitment to evolving and adapting to meet the changing needs of society. As we continue to evolve, we remain dedicated to sharing Nano Nagle’s story and engaging with diverse local and global audiences. Being acknowledged by Trip Advisor as one of the ‘Travellers Choice – Best of the Best for 2023’ has drawn many tourists to experience our interactive museum. Now, we extend a warm invitation to our local community to come and be inspired by the spirit of Nano Nagle.”
International Museum Day is a global celebration of the importance of museums marking the official start to the summer programme of events in Nano Nagle Place. Over the coming months, Nano Nagle Place will participate in many of Cork’s established summer festivals including Cork Harbour Festival featuring inspirational open water swimmer Nuala Moore, a unique performance from local sea shanty singers, “The Molgoggers”, in the stunning Goldie Chapel, and much more. For those unable to attend in person, take a moment this International Museum Day to learn more about the history and lasting impact of Nano Nagle as featured in this recent RTÉ episode of “Game changers” on RTÉ Today Show.
Sr Julie Watson Congregational Leader of the Presentation Sisters highlights the importance of Nano Nagle Place “Nano Nagle Place has given a new meaning to the concept of the museum. It uses Nano Nagle, a powerful figure from the past, reinterpreting her call for the 21st century to create meaningful change in the present. Nano Nagle’s core mission of outreach and education sits at the centre of the museum, in the form of Cork Migrant Centre and The Lantern Community Project, and that is what makes Nano Nagle Place a museum with a difference, making a difference. We are inviting new and existing friends to join us to celebrate International Museum Day”.
Join us on International Museum Day 2024 in Nano Nagle Place and discover this sanctuary in Cork City filled with local history, stunning architecture and beautiful gardens. www.nanonagleplace.com
About Nano Nagle Place:
Nano Nagle Place is a multi-award-winning site of living heritage, which has won the internationally prestigious Council of Europe Museum Prize for 2022. Officially opened in December 2017 by former President of Ireland Dr Mary McAleese, Nano Nagle Place includes a museum dedicated to the life of Nano Nagle; sensitively restored architecture from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries; beautiful hidden gardens; the grave of Nano Nagle; the fabulous Good Day Deli café; a Cork focused design and gift shop; an archive for the Presentation Sisters; accommodation for three resident Sisters; offices for the Provincial Leadership Team and, rooms available for community, charity and business meetings. The Lantern Project and Cork Migrant Centre community development projects also call Nano Nagle Place home and make Nano Nagle’s care through education real in the 21st century.
Nano Nagle Place is a registered charity (20077921) and is working towards full compliance of The Governance Code, a code of practice for good governance of community, voluntary and charitable organisations in Ireland.