Centenary Archives - Shackleton Museum Athy

Margaret Walsh RIP

Nov 17, 2023

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the news of the passing of our colleague Margaret Walsh. Margaret was...

Oct 17, 2023

Oct 10, 2023

Brochure now available for the 23rd Annual Shackleton Autumn School. Click on the image below to view the full...

Sep 27, 2023

Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase tickets for the 23rd Shackleton Autumn School ! The range of options includes...

Dec 9, 2022

The Shackleton Museum will be closed to the public to facilitate redevelopment works within the Museum from Friday 9th...

Dec 4, 2022

This week's Lyric Feature is The Naked Soul of Man, a story of music, leadership and resilience on Shackleton's...

Nov 15, 2022

Under the above title Kevin Kenny will give an overview of the life and achievement of the Kilkea-born Polar Explorer...

Nov 7, 2022

Anne Cassin's visit to the Shackleton Museum is on tonight Monday 7th November 2022 at 7pm on RTE

Sep 26, 2022

We celebrated a local hero on Culture Night in Athy, with the Unveiling of a mural by artist Eloise Gillow dedicated...

Sep 16, 2022

We cordially invite you to the unveiling of the Shackleton Mural by the Norwegian Ambassador Mari Skåre . On Culture...

Aug 9, 2022

Name of Event: Shackleton Museum Treasure Hunt This event gives children a chance to explore in a fun and interactive...

Aug 4, 2022

‘After two years of ‘Virtually Shackleton’ the Shackleton Autumn School is delighted to return to its home at the...