SUPPORT

Admission to our Visitor Centre and Memorial Garden is free. The Centre is staffed by Volunteers who will be happy to spend time with you during your visit and answer any question. Your donation helps to maintain the Centre and the Garden and also implement improvements as required.  We have ambitious plans to extend the Visitor Centre experience as we seek to communicate, educate and inform visitors on the visionary work started by Father Flanagan over 100 years ago. 

Father Flanagan Visitor Centre interior: two walls of exhibits.

SPREAD THE WORD

One of the most valuable ways to support the Centre is simply to help others discover it. By sharing the story of Father Flanagan, the Visitor Centre in Ballymoe, and the progress of the cause for canonisation, you help ensure that his life and message continue to reach new generations.
We encourage visitors to speak about the Centre within their families, parishes, schools, pilgrimage groups, and communities, and to recommend a visit to those with an interest in faith, education, social justice, or Irish heritage. 

PRAY FOR canonisation

Prayer remains at the heart of the cause for canonisation.
We invite all who visit or learn about Father Flanagan to pray for the advancement of his cause and to reflect on the values that shaped his life: compassion, dignity, faith, and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child.

LEARN AND BE INSPIRED

Father Flanagan’s life offers more than historical interest. It is a story worthy of telling and retelling — a story capable of inspiring hope, challenging complacency, and transforming how we see the world and those most in need.
By learning about his life and sharing his example with others, you help keep his message alive and relevant today.

WHAT OUR VISITORS SAY

  • “Lovely place to visit, full of positive sentiment- we could all benefit from this” 
  • “just fascinating and very inspirational” 
  • “very impressive and a great tribute”
  • “beautiful place to honour an amazing man”
  • “excellent displays and stories”
  • “amazing experience, a must visit”
  • “Ireland’s loss was Nebraska’s gain”

SUPPORT DURING YOUR VISIT

Visitors who wish to support the ongoing work of the Centre may do so during their visit. A donation box and card facility are available on site for those who choose to contribute. All support is greatly appreciated and helps sustain the Visitor Centre for future generations.