Creator:
Nagle, Nano, 1718-1784
Dates:
1769-07-17-1783-01-31 — 1769-07-17
Type/Formats:
Collection — Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary — Raftery, Deirdre — Gunning, David (Archivist)
Abstract:
A collection of the surviving letters of Honora (Nano) Nagle (1718-1784), foundress of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (PBVM). Nano Nagle brought the Ursuline congregation to Ireland, before founding the Presentations. This collection represents a digital reunification of... [ … ]
Dates:
1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:
Text — Folktale
Contributors:
Caitríona, — Chonaire, Áine Ní — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:
Story collected by a student at Ursuline Convent, Sligo school (Sligo, Co. Sligo) from informant Áine Ní Chonaire.
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Nagle, Nano, 1718-1784 — Fitzsimons, Mary Angela, Sister
Abstract:
Letter from Nano Nagle to Miss [Eleanor] Fitzsimons. Nagle reflects on herself and believes she has many faults. She compares the former novice mistress in the Ursuline monastery in Paris to the mustard seed in the Gospel, and expresses hope that the Cork foundation will succeed with her at the... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Nagle, Nano, 1718-1784 — Mulally, Teresa, 1728-1803
Abstract:
Letter from Nano Nagle to Teresa Mulally informing her of the contents of a letter from her sister, Mrs (Elizabeth) French, regarding her conversation with Miss Bellew in relation to the claim on the Coppinger bequest for funds to support a Dublin foundation. Nagle apologises for the brevity of the... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Nagle, Nano, 1718-1784 — Mulally, Teresa, 1728-1803
Abstract:
Letter from Nano Nagle to Teresa Mulally following the latter's three week visit to Cork. Nagle regrets that her preoccupation with her nieces, who came down from Galway on their way to Cambrai, France, had prevented her from taking full advantage of Mulally's presence. To add to the dilemma, the... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Nagle, Nano, 1718-1784 — Mulally, Teresa, 1728-1803
Abstract:
Letter from Nano Nagle to Teresa Mulally indicating that she has set £7 aside to be sent to Dublin. Nagle chides Mulally for falling into dejection, “I dont approve of your disponding so much”, and writes that even if neither of them live to see their work prosper during their lifetimes,... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Nagle, Nano, 1718-1784 — Mulally, Teresa, 1728-1803
Abstract:
Letter from Nano Nagle to Teresa Mulally apologising for not replying to her letter sooner and expressing regret that her precarious finances would not allow her undertake a foundation in St. Michan's Parish, Dublin. She hopes that Mulally lives long enough to see the Sisters of Charitable... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Nagle, Nano, 1718-1784 — Mulally, Teresa, 1728-1803
Abstract:
Copy letter from Nano Nagle to Teresa Mulally welcoming Mulally and Miss (Ann) Corballis' return to health and expressing hope that they will accept the Rule of the Sisters of the Charitable Instruction; if it is not God's will that Mulally and her companions will take vows, they can still rely on... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Nagle, Nano, 1718-1784 — Mulally, Teresa, 1728-1803
Abstract:
Letter from Nano Nagle to Teresa Mulally describing the manner of Miss Brady's departure from the convent in Cork. Nagle was concerned that the Ursulines would take Brady in as she has a fortune, so she requested Dr. Butler to intercede on her behalf; the Ursulines have agreed not to take as... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Contributors:
Nagle, Nano, 1718-1784 — Fitzsimons, Mary Angela, Sister
Abstract:
Letter from Nano Nagle to Miss [Eleanor] Fitzsimons apologising for her lack of contact due to time constraints. Nagle struggles to express her joy on hearing Mary Kavanagh has joined the group bound for Ireland. She communicates that [Fr. Patrick] Doran is eager for the prompt departure of Miss... [ … ]