Institute of Education and Celtic Culture, Dingle

The Institute of Education and Celtic Culture, founded in 1996, is dedicated to the promotion of research, courses, and cultural activities that delve into the rich tapestry of native and Celtic Culture. This includes an extensive focus on language, literature, art, laws, folklore, values, spirituality, history, music, archaeology, and customs, ensuring a comprehensive coverage of the Celtic heritage.

Since 1998, the Institute has been housed in the former Presentation Sisters' convent on Green Street, Dingle. This Neo-Gothic architectural marvel, designed by JJ McCarthy, holds historical and aesthetic significance. Originally established as the home for the Presentation Sisters since they arrived in Dingle in 1829, the building has transitioned into a center of cultural and educational significance under the stewardship of the Díseart Institute.

One of the building's most notable features is its chapel, adorned with 12 stained glass windows designed and installed by Harry Clarke in 1922, and commissioned by Sister Ita Macken. Clarke, recognized as one of the foremost stained glass artists, imbued the chapel with a visual narrative that continues to captivate visitors. In recent years, the chapel has been opened to the public, allowing wider access to these exceptional works of art.

The Institute also showcases a mural that celebrates the life of Nano Nagle, the founder of the Presentation Sisters. This mural, located in the former community room of the sisters, was painted by international mural artist Eleanor Yates. Further enriching the Institute's artistic heritage, Yates also painted a fresco of the Last Supper in the former Sisters Dining Room. This piece uniquely features local people and visitors as models, whom Yates met in Dingle, integrating the community into the artwork and reflecting the deep connections between the Institute, its cultural endeavors, and the local community.