Heritage Week 2019
Hear the story of the famous Ernest Shackleton rescue boat journey in the South Pole...
Greatest seafaring feat led by a person from landlocked Kildare, half the crew were Irish.
The 'James Caird’ lifeboat became a central part of Shackleton’s ‘Endurance’ expedition.
Venue: Athy Heritage Centre Museum, Athy
Organiser: Athy Heritage Centre Museum
Email: athyheritage@eircom.net
Telephone: 059 8633075
Website: www.shackletonmuseum.com
Admission: Free