Mary McAleese opens €10.5m regeneration of Nano Nagle Place

The €10.5m regeneration of a historic convent and school as a heritage centre has been described as a living showcase of one of Ireland’s greatest social justice pioneers.

Former president Dr Mary McAleese made the comments yesterday at the official opening of Nano Nagle Place in Cork City on the site where Nano Nagle founded her religious order, the Presentation Sisters, in 1775, and pioneered Catholic education.

“It is not just a place where Nano Nagle’s history is celebrated but where today’s social issues are tackled. That surely would make Nano Nagle rest happily,” said Mrs McAleese.