On the 15th February 1874, Ernest Shackleton was born in Kilkea, County Kildare, Ireland. He was the second child to...
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Kathrine MacInnes Podcast is going live tonight about Snow Widows - The women behind Captain Scott’s expedition to the...
Christmas Gift Ideas
Shackleton Beanie Hat €10.00
Christmas Gift Ideas
Shackleton Christmas Bauble €6.00
Margaret Walsh RIP
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the news of the passing of our colleague Margaret Walsh. Margaret was...
Nimrod Journal Volume 17 available at Shackleton Autumn School
23rd Shackleton Autumn School – Brochure Now Available
Brochure now available for the 23rd Annual Shackleton Autumn School. Click on the image below to view the full...
Tickets for the 23rd Shackleton Autumn School
Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase tickets for the 23rd Shackleton Autumn School ! The range of options includes...
Museum closed due to redevelopment works
The Shackleton Museum will be closed to the public to facilitate redevelopment works within the Museum from Friday 9th...
Tune in at 6pm on RTÉ lyric fm on Sunday 4th December.The Naked Soul of Man, a story of music, leadership and resilience on Shackleton’s Endurance Expedition
This week's Lyric Feature is The Naked Soul of Man, a story of music, leadership and resilience on Shackleton's...
“Get down on your knees and pray for Shackleton”
Under the above title Kevin Kenny will give an overview of the life and achievement of the Kilkea-born Polar Explorer...
Nationwide visit the Shackleton Museum Athy
Anne Cassin's visit to the Shackleton Museum is on tonight Monday 7th November 2022 at 7pm on RTE
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.
Book your visit to the Shackleton Museum today
Currently closed for redevelopment works. Apologies for any inconvenience.