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Facts

Honora 'Nano' Nagle (1718-1784) founded the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (PBVM) in Ireland (also known as the Presentation Sisters) and was a pioneer of Catholic education in Ireland. She was declared venerable in Roman Catholc Church on 31 October 2013 by Pope Francis.

Images

Nano Nagle was laid to rest in graveyard of the Ursuline Convent in 1784

Nano Nagle Prayers

Teaching Resources

A Resource for Teachers of Young Pupils -colouring book

Websites

New Advent - Catholic Encyclopaedia
Gives biographical information on Nano Nagle
Our Patroness - Presentation Sister
Read about Nano Nagle, (1718-1784) the founder of the Presentation Sisters.
Nano Nagle - Background
Background information on the life and works of Nano Nagle
Presentation Sisters Union
General information about Nano Nagle and the Presentation Sisters
Nano Nagle Place
Information on Nano Nagle from the Presentation Convent site in Cork
Nano's Cork
Life in Cork during Nano Nagle's lifetime
International Presentation Association
The Nano Nagle page

Books

A Dream Unfolds by Noela Fox; Mary O'Brien (Editor)
Call Number: 271 NAG
ISBN: 9781782182368
Publication Date: 2016-12-08
A novel that recounts the true story of Nano Nagle, founder of the Presentation Sisters.
Nano Nagle: A woman's record of a woman and her work by Mrs Morgan John O'Connell
Call Number: 271 NAG
Publication Date: 1889
Nano Nagle and an Evolving Charism by Bernadette Flanagan (Editor)
Call Number: 271 NAG
ISBN: 9781847307811
Publication Date: 2017-08-28
A biography of Irish Nun, Nano Nagle, who founded the Presentation Sisters order. Nagle was also a pioneer for female education in Ireland. The book looks at the contributions made by Nano Nagle in many disciplines.
One Pace beyond: The life of Nano Nagle by M. Raphael Consedine
Call Number: 271 NAG
Publication Date: 1988

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