Shandon in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
No. 2, Philpot Curran Lane
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. No. 2, Philpot Curran Lane Marker
Nano Nagle
1718–1784
set up one of her schools in 2, Philpot Curran Lane. She would have walked up here every day from her home in Cove St. No. 2 became the first home of the North Presentation Sisters, who moved here in 1799 and lived in cramped conditions upstairs while running a school downstairs. The grill on the door was a safety measure. The door is now on display in Nano Nagle Place, Douglas St.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1799.
Location. 51° 54.245′ N, 8° 28.573′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Shandon. It is at the intersection of John Philpott Curran Street and Chapel Street, on the left when traveling west on John Philpott Curran Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 John Philpott Curran St, Cork, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: An Mhainistir Thuaidh / North Monastery (within shouting distance of this marker); Eaglais Naomh Áine / St Anne’s Church / Margadh Ime / Butter Market (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cork Butter Exchange (about 150 meters away); The Butter Exchange Brass & Reed Band (about 150 meters away); The Firkin Crane / An Firkin Crane (about 150 meters away); Mother Jones (about 180 meters
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1. The Story of Nano Nagle (Nano Nagle Place).
Within ten years demand for the education which Nano provided was such that she was operating seven schools across the city of Cork, teaching both boys and girls. When Nano’s family moved to Bath, Nano took a small cottage on Cove Street. By day she visited each of her schools, and by night she visited the poor of the Cork city. This was dark and treacherous work. The city streets were neither lit nor properly policed. Nano travelled by the light of the lantern she carried, and across the city of Cork she became known as ‘Miss. Nagle, ‘the Lady of the Lantern’.(Submitted on June 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. Collection Insights - Philpot Lane Door (Nano Nagle Place, Facebook).
The Sisters who moved in 1799 following their training in South Presentation, probably lived in the upstairs rooms in Philpot Lane. The ground floor accommodated the schoolroom for the children. Life was difficult:(Submitted on June 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)the Sisters were often penniless and in dire straits. Young women joined the Sisters, spaces were inadequate and Bishop Moylan assisted in finding space for a new convent and school. A site in Mallow Lane, (now Gerald Griffin Street) was acquired and more than 1,000 children attended the first enrollment in Mallow Lane.Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 20262. No. 2, Philpot Curran Lane MarkerThe marker is visible from Chapel St, above a secondary plaque.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
3. Cork Housing Scheme Opening Marker
D’oscail Ard Mhéara Chorcaí An Comhairleoir Seán Ó Máirtín an scéim tithíochta seo ar an 23ú Meitheamh 2005 i láthair Seosamh Ó Gabháin, Bainisteoir na Cathrach
This housing scheme was officially opened by The Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Seán Martin on 23 June 2005 in the presence of Joe Gavin, City Manager
Bishopstown Developments Ltd, Contractor
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
