The
Presentation Convent was opened on the 12th
May 1829. The first Superioress was Sr. Mary
John O’Neill. Nano Nagle founded the
Presentation order. The sisters in Bandon have
been engaged in providing education for girls
down through the years and also involved in many
societies and religious organisations in Bandon
parish as well as helping out in the many
activities of the parish.
Many
additions, including a lovely chapel,
have been added to the convent over the
years. In 1991, a large purpose built
secondary school was built at the
southern side at Ard Aoibhinn, called
Colaiste na Toirbhirte. In 1952, a
foundation from Bandon was established
at San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A.