WELCOME TO NANO NAGLE BIRTHPLACE

We are a living heritage centre located amongst the breath taking scenery of the Blackwater Valley. Since 1974, with the vision and leadership of Sister Anthony Moloney of Cloyne, the present centre marks the birth place of Nano Nagle, the foundress of the Presentation Congregation.

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Reflection & Prayer to end Human Trafficking

Reflection & Prayer to End Human Trafficking January 11 – February 8, 2025 St. Josephine Bakhita was born in southern Sudan in 1869. As a young girl, she was kidnapped and sold into slavery. She was treated brutally by her captors as she was sold and resold. She did not remember her name; Bakhita, which means “fortunate one,” was the…

Celebrating 50 years in Ballygriffin

Who We Are Nano Nagle Birthplace is established, owned and run under the governing authority of the Union of Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Generalate, CHY number 20002190, a religious congregation commonly known as the Presentation Sisters. The Trustees of Nano Nagle Birthplace are the Congregational Leadership Team.…