Expedition Archives - Shackleton Museum Athy

15th February 2024 – Ernest Shackleton’s 150th birthday

Feb 13, 2024

On the 15th February 1874, Ernest Shackleton was born in Kilkea, County Kildare, Ireland. He was the second child to...

Jan 11, 2024

Kathrine MacInnes Podcast is going live tonight about Snow Widows - The women behind Captain Scott’s expedition to the...

Dec 7, 2023

Shackleton Beanie Hat €10.00

Dec 7, 2023

Shackleton Christmas Bauble €6.00

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