Shackleton Endurance Exhibition

For anyone with an interest in the Antarctic and exploration, the Shackleton Endurance Exhibition in Dún Laoghaire offers a rare insight into Irish-born Sir Ernest Shackleton's epic Trans-Antarctic voyage of 1914 - 1917. Featuring over 150 photographs taken of the expedition by their photographer Frank Hurley alongside a full-size replica of their lifeboat, the James Caird, which was instrumental in their rescue. Shackleton's team included three Irishmen and the images give and unparalleled view into the horrors and triumphs they experienced. Well priced at €5 for adults and €3 for children, this is an exhibition which is frequently hailed as being 'surprisingly excellent' and well worth a visit.