Nano Nagle (1718 - 1784)
- Nano Nagle bore the blood of warriors in her veins. She had early consecrated her life for the good of the poor. She died faithful to her calling. Later on, the little order she founded grew and expanded all over the world.
Today the order is known as the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Sisters are now preparing Nano Nagle's cause for beatification.
A fine collection of Nano's memorabelia can be seen, by kind permission of the Presentation Sisters, at their convent in Douglas Street.
Nano Nagle's grave may be visited in the Presentation Convent Cemetery in Douglas Street.
The inscription on her tomb stone reads:
"Here lie waiting, tis hoped, a glorious resurrection, the remains of Miss Honora Nagle, daughter of Garret Nagle of Ballygriffen Esq and venerable foundress of this monastery of S.Ursula and of the Institute of the Charitable Instruction; whose life and fortune were always devoted to the service of God and of the poor; whose piety humility and self denial made the most salutary impressions on an admiring public and whose charity and zeal were most singularly and successfully exerted for more than thirty years in the instruction of multitudes of poor children rearing them true servants of God and useful members of society. She departed this life envied by many and regretted by all on the 26th of April 1784 aged 65 years RIP."
Nano Nagle Bridge Opened in 1985 as part of the Cork City's 800th birthday celebrations.
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