Category: Schools

“Quest – Shackleton’s Last Expedition”

Admin January 22, 2020

Running until 28^th April 2020

The exhibition focuses on Sir Ernest Shackleton’s final expedition to the Antarctic. The exhibition is complemented by artefacts from the Museum’s own and private collections.

Categories: Education, Ernest Shackleton, Events, Exhibition, Schools

19th Annual Shackleton Autumn School

Bethany Webb McConville April 18, 2019

Lectures – Exhibitions – Film – Drama – Dinner – Excursion

October Bank Holiday Weekend

Friday 25th – Monday 28th October 2019

For information and booking contact:

Athy Heritage Centre – Shackleton Museum

Town Hall, Emily Square, Athy, Co. Kildare

Tel: 059 – 8633075

Email: athyheritage@eircom.net

Categories: Education, Ernest Shackleton, Schools, Tours, Uncategorized

Easter Family Fun Athy Heritage Centre Shackleton Museum Treasure Hunt

Admin April 10, 2019

Fun activity – locate the clues to win a certificate

Running from Monday 15^th April until Thursday 18^th April

Only €5.00 for a Family — a treat not to be missed

Last Entry 4.00 p.m. Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Categories: Education, Ernest Shackleton, Exhibition, Schools, Tours

SouthPole-sium v.4

Margaret Walsh March 28, 2019

SouthPole-sium v.4, 7-9 June 2019.
There will be…
• A full-day of sessions on Saturday;
• Friday and Saturday night Receptions;
• a Banquet…
All at The Stephen’s Green Hibernian Club in central Dublin.
And an all-day coach tour on Sunday will take us to Shackleton sites in and around Dublin, to Ballitore, Kilkea and Athy.
The Saturday sessions will continue and wrap on Sunday at the Athy Heritage Centre Shackleton Museum along with a presentation on the new Shackleton Museum, book sales, viewing of exhibits, etc., etc.…
and a pint at O’Brien’s!
email: athyheritage@eircom.net
Ph: 0598633075 will deal with any inquires or bookings.
Full details are also available at:
http://www.antarctic-circle.org/gathering4.htm . Registration form

Tickets also available from Eventbrite

Categories: Schools

Selfies With Shackleton

Margaret Walsh February 8, 2019

Students from Ardscoil na Trionoide with their tour guide Jack in front of the Shackleton statue.

Categories: Education, Ernest Shackleton, Exhibition, Schools, Tours, Uncategorized

Record Student Visitors !!!!!

Admin February 7, 2019

Over A Thousand Students Have Visited The Exploring Shackleton Exhibition. Be Sure To Get Your School Booked In Before The Exhibit Leaves On The 1st March 2019.