We celebrated a local hero on Culture Night in Athy, with the Unveiling of a mural by artist Eloise Gillow dedicated...
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Unveiling of the Shackleton Mural
We cordially invite you to the unveiling of the Shackleton Mural by the Norwegian Ambassador Mari Skåre . On Culture...
Heritage Week 13 – 21st August 2022 at the Shackleton Museum Mon – Fri 10am-5pm. Weekend opening hours are 11.30am to 3.30pm
Name of Event: Shackleton Museum Treasure Hunt This event gives children a chance to explore in a fun and interactive...
‘After two years of ‘Virtually Shackleton’ the Shackleton Autumn School is delighted to return to its home at the Shackleton Museum, Athy from 28-30th October 2022.
‘After two years of ‘Virtually Shackleton’ the Shackleton Autumn School is delighted to return to its home at the...
Amundsen 150th Birthday
Amundsen's 150th birthday. All at the Shackleton Museum extends our best wishes to Geir and Staff in the Fram Museum,...
Heritage Council’s Museum Standards Programme Awards for Ireland
13 museums were celebrated at a ceremony in Kilkenny Castle on Wednesday 13th July having achieved official...
The Gordon Bennett Exhibition 2nd & 3rd July 2022
Join us in the Museum 2nd of July from 9am to 5pm as we showcase Gordon Bennett Memorabilia not seen before then step...
Shackleton Museum welcomes Chilean Ambassador Ms. Carla Serazzi and Ms Pilar Gonzalez-Pizarro(Consular Assistant)
Ms. Carla Serazzi Chilean Ambassador and Ms Pilar Gonzalez-Pizarro(Consular Assistant) visited the Shackleton Museum...
22nd Shackleton Autumn School
The dates for the upcoming Autumn School are Friday 28th October to Sunday 29th October 2022.
Antarctica in Athy
After 2 great weekends in Athy celebrating Cruinniú na nÓg,our National Day of Youth. Young people of Athy built upon...
Journey of the Crow’s Nest
On Wednesday 25th May 2022 the Crow’s nest from the Quest Ship began the first part of its journey to South Georgia...
Shackleton’s Cabin
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22nd Shackleton Autumn School
Welcome to our annual Shackleton Autumn School event! Explore this year’s edition of the Aumtumn School and previous editions at the link below.
Heritage Week
Explore the ancient, medieval and post-16th century lives and achievements of the people of the town of Athy and its hinterland.
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