Join us for a week of exploring connections, routes and networks in this year’s National Heritage Week.
Embroidery done by Mother Andrew McReever, one of the foundresses and first Superior of Maynooth Community (1823-1853)Learn more about the physical and cultural ways we are connected to each other.
🗓️ Saturday, 17th August 2024
🕐 12 pm -4 pm, Reserve your Time Slot
📍Convent Tearoom, Nano Nagle Place
🎟️ Booking is Essential
About the Event
The Presentation Sisters Congregational Archives will be showcasing objects of importance at Nano Nagle Place from 12pm to 4pm as part of National Heritage Week opening day. This event provides a unique opportunity to explore artefacts of historical significance to the Presentation Sisters in an intimate capacity while gaining insight into the rich heritage preserved by the archives. Don’t miss this chance to delve into the past and learn more about the legacy of the Presentation Sisters.
Generously funded by the Heritage Council and Cork City Council.
🎟️ Booking for this event is essential. Click here to access our booking portal or click the link on this page.
Free Museum Admission
Along with this amazing opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the Archives most treasured objects, on opening day we are also offering FREE admission to the Nano Nagle Place Museum! Extend your experience into exploring our award-winning museum, recipient of the prestigious Council of Europe Museum Prize for 2022.
Use Promo code: FREE ENTRY when you book your Self-Guided Tour ticket
About National Heritage Week
National Heritage Week is an annual event we are delighted to take part in. It is an initiative by the Heritage Council that brings awareness to the value of heritage in support of it’s conservation. This year’s theme will emphasize the links between people and communities, exploring physical routes such as roads, paths, rivers, and canals, as well as cultural and natural connections that have shaped Ireland’s history and heritage. By participating, individuals and communities contribute to a broader understanding and appreciation of Ireland’s historical connectionsā.
AtĀ Nano Nagle Place, there is so much to explore. Visit our award-winning museumĀ to learn about the life and legacy ofĀ Nano Nagle, stroll through ourĀ beautiful gardens, and browse unique items in ourĀ design shop. Treat yourself to a rich and fulfilling experience, celebrating both theĀ historyĀ and the vibrantĀ presentĀ of our community.