CORK CITY, IRELAND – September 2024. Nano Nagle Place is set to welcome visitors this autumn with a new exhibition, “Make No Noise,” created in collaboration with local photographer Clare Keogh. This immersive photo and audio exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the lives of the Presentation Sisters, showcasing their invaluable contributions to education both locally in Cork and globally, from Ecuador to Zambia.
New Exhibition: ‘Not to Make a Noise About It’
The exhibition features intimate portraits and audio interviews with the Sisters, who reflect on their journeys within the order and their unwavering dedication to Nano Nagle’s legacy. These stories highlight the Presentation Sisters’ enduring commitment to education and social justice, values that continue today through the work of the Lantern Project, the Men’s Group, and the Cork Migrant Centre.
John Smith, CEO of Nano Nagle Place, commented:
“Nano Nagle Place continues to embody the warmth and compassion of our founder, offering a space for all to learn, reflect, and be inspired. This exhibition provides a powerful insight into the 250-year legacy of the Presentation Sisters and Nano Nagle’s mission, which began right here in the heart of Cork City. We invite everyone to experience it. Visit us here at Nano Nagle Place, explore this exhibition and visit our award-winning museum.”
Crochet Hearts Remembrance Campaign
In addition to celebrating the Sisters’ contributions, Nano Nagle Place will host a special tribute this November to honour those who have passed. A poignant display of handmade crochet hearts, lovingly crafted by the Lantern Community Project’s “Crochet Ladies,” will adorn a remembrance tree in the peaceful garden at the heart of Nano Nagle Place throughout November.
Helen Geary, Ministry Manager of the Lantern Project, Cork Migrant Centre, Men’s Group and Spirituality Programme, adds
“We invite friends from near and far to join this heartfelt tribute to loved ones who are gone but never forgotten. Our remembrance tree is a symbol of the deep connections that unite our global community, and we are honoured to create this space of reflection and memory at Nano Nagle Place.”
Each hand-made crochet heart will be displayed for the full month of November. To participate in this dedication ceremony, please reserve your crochet heart online by donating online or in person at our Gift & Design Shop.
All donations received will go towards funding our work at Nano Nagle Place. Inspired by Nano Nagle and the Presentation Sisters, Nano Nagle Place is proud to run and operate as a registered charity. Funds raised through donations, membership, our Conference Centre, and Gift Shop not only support the operation of our beloved museum and the maintenance of our unique heritage site spanning 3.5 acres but also ensure that we continue Nano Nagle’s mission of aiding the most disadvantaged in our community. Our Community Hub Programmes, including the Cork Migrant Centre, Lantern Project, Men’s Group and Spirituality Programme benefit greatly from these generous gifts.