The Nano Nagle Place team travels from Cork to Strasbourg for a prestigious prize
Nano Nagle Place was selected as co-winner of the Europe Museum award in recognition of the museum’s commitment to bringing communities and cultures together, and its commitment to key values such as democracy, human rights and intercultural dialogue.
The European Museum Forum has selected Cork Museum because it is a “living heritage site” with a “drive for justice”.
The forum recognized how ongoing work at the Museum builds on the work of Nano Nagle who opened seven schools for poor children across Cork City and founded a hospice for poor women.
She founded the Presentation Order, which continues to champion her goals and work today.
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“Although it is rooted in the specific religious tradition of Roman Catholicism, with nuns still living on the site, there is a strong sense of benevolence based on need, not doctrine,” said Roberto Rampi, a representative of the Museum Prize Board Committee.
“Nano Nagle Place has a very strong and coherent mission which is in line with the Council of Europe human rights values and principles,” he added.
There are many exciting projects and initiatives underway that are funded and based at Nano Nagle Place.
Notably, the Cork Migrants Center was established there by the Presentation Sisters in 2006, which provides free, confidential and up-to-date information on accessing services and immigration issues.
The service also works with adults and children living in direct provision, enabling them to access support in education and other services.