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Free / cheap
Explore the story of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton at the Shackleton Experience in Athy. Exhibits include expedition artefacts, ship models and Shackleton’s preserved cabin from the Quest. The museum combines historic objects with immersive interpretation; check current visiting days and tickets before travelling.
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Explore the story of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton at the Shackleton Experience in Athy.
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