Order’s ‘sacred site’ to become €10m centre of spirituality

A building that once housed the 18th century South Presentation Convent and School is to be transformed into a €10m visitor centre and “a sacred space for contemplation” in the heart of Cork City.

The Presentation Sisters have won enormous praise for their Nano Nagle Centre at Ballygriffin on the Blackwater which, with its unique blend of heritage, spirituality and ecology, attracts thousands of visitors from around the world.

The global order hope their plans for the 3.75 acre “sacred site”, which includes their founder, Nano Nagle’s grave and ample gardens, will ensure it too becomes a must-see on the Cork City Historic Tourist Trail.