Our School Project
The "Life in Loreto Abbey" Project is a sponsored school project undertaken by Ms. Hogan and Ms. O Hanlon's 5th Class in 2024. Our aim is to document and preserve the history of the old convent in Rathfarnham, Dublin. This is done through interviews with the Loreto nuns, capturing their stories for posterity. Our 5th Class is passionate about this majestic building and the religious women who lived there and we are committed to capturing a part of the history. Follow our progress on our blog.
Heritage Keepers
Heritage Keepers is a free programme for schools and communities that will enable them to explore the built, natural, and cultural heritage of their local place and then plan a funded action to enhance their place.
The portrait photography, prints for launch and promotion of this website is our funded action.
Video Gallery
Interview footage from Abbey House
"The past is not dead, it is living in us, and will be alive in the future which we are now helping to make."
William Morris
Our Features
Interviews with the Loreto Sisters
Professional images captured by Tanya Smyth
Documented history of The Abbey and blog posts detailing the project
A project dedicated to our esteemed principal Sr. Maria Hyland.
Thank you for carrying the torch.
Preserving History
Majestic building
and the life within her walls
Our aim was capturing the stories of the Loreto nuns who lived in the convent. We believe that their stories are an essential part of the history of the Loreto Abbey and we are committed to preserving them for future generations.
Authenticity
Technology meets the past
We are committed to producing a user friendly blog for our community to enjoy. We enjoyed being part of a merger between technology and the past.
Local Community
Share the Loreto Legacy
Our class are very proud of our Loreto heritage and want to share some historical gems with the wider community. We need to share the long lasting legacy of these heroic women and bring their stories to life.