What makes it 84% Couple-Friendly: A couple can explore exhibits together, join guided tours, stroll hand-in-hand through walled gardens, and relax over local food in Good Day Deli, all within a compact, walkable site.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Couples can explore the museum, gardens, and enjoy a café break at a relaxed pace.
Self-guided heritage tour:
Use the printed guide to explore interactive displays and 18th-century rooms.
Tip: Pick up your guide booklet at reception and follow the numbered trail.
Join a guided tour:
Attend the daily 11:00 AM or 3:00 PM tour through the Ursuline convent’s Parlour and Artefacts Room.
Tip: Arrive 10 minutes early to secure your spot and ask the guide about Nano’s personal letters.
Wander the walled gardens:
Stroll through the restored gardens and sisters’ graveyard.
Tip: Sit on the bench by the fountain at sunset for a quiet moment together.
Relax at Good Day Deli Café:
Share a local cheese platter or freshly baked scone with coffee in the courtyard.
Tip: Order early for courtyard seating before midday crowds arrive.
Browse crafts and books:
Shop Cork-focused books and artisan gifts in the on-site shop.
Tip: Reserve a guidebook to Cork as a keepsake before you leave.

Naďa Barochová
A peaceful and powerful place. Nano Nagle Place is a hidden gem in Cork — beautiful gardens, a thoughtful museum, and an inspiring story of a woman who changed lives through education and compassion. Quiet, moving, and truly worth a visit.
Jennifer Smith
Interesting learning about Sr Nano Nagle who started learning centres for the impoverished Irish children when their education was forbidden
nat nat
if you're looking for peace and serendipity, nano nagle is your place:) exhibition is really interesting, from both perspectives of nano nagle life and old cork city at the time. garden is unreal and water fountain have some beautiful sacredness in them. staff is super polite and someone to have a chat with! lastly, i ensure you that you'll enjoy the place even if you are not precisely religious, ...
Frank Murphy
Cannot believe it has taken me so long to visit this fantastic oasis of calm in my native city. Immaculately preserved and presented buildings, cemetery and gardens. Museum, bookshop, café and restaurant on site. Entrance is free of charge. Well worth a visit as it is only a short walk from St. Finbarre's cathedral. Parking extremely limited....so leave the car at home.
Kevin McCabe
Pleasant surprise stumbling across this peaceful spot in the middle of Cork city. We were greeted by a very friendly and informative worker. Didn’t take the paid tour, but enjoyed just walking around the grounds. Will have to return to try the little restaurant someday. Few people just relaxing and talking, and a couple others that looked like they were also there for the first time. I’m not sure ...
In spring and summer, visit after 5 PM to enjoy the gardens in golden light and avoid midday tours. In winter, warm up by the café’s heater seating.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Museum tickets (2 adults) | EUR 15 |
| Coffee and scones (2) | EUR 10 |
| Cheese platter | EUR 12 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 37 |
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Address: Nano Nagle Place, Douglas St, Cork, T12 X70A, Ireland
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