January 15, 2024
Fawckner: a sketch of a naval officer
William Henry Fawckner (1829-1914) was aboard Breadalbane, transport ship for the Arctic expedition under Inglefield in 1853.
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Shackleton Endurance
Shackleton’s Endurance
Explore Antarctica and the heroic story of Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914-1917 expedition!
Follow Shackleton’s Journey
Experience Shackleton’s Endurance expedition to the Antarctic
Endurance Expedition
Relive this incredible journey through the photographs captured by the expedition’s photographer Frank Hurley.
Virtual
Tour
Journey to Antarctica with Shackleton and his 28-man crew on our Virtual Tour. Learn about the icey conditions of Antarctica, life on board a ship at sea, and the various perils Shackleton’s crew faced on their perilous journey.
Leadership
Skills
Focusing on 5 key characteristics of effective teams, our workshop explores the management, teamwork and problem solving skills that saw Shackleton’s Endurance expedition “Triumph against all odds”.
Ernest Shackleton
Expedition Leader
Sir Ernest Shackleton was born in Kilkea, Co Kildare, an hour west of Dublin. He resided there until he moved to London with his family at the age of 10. At 16, Shackleton left school to join the Merchant Navy where he developed a love for adventure. Although Shackleton was a well-accomplished Antarctic explorer, his greatest challenge was yet to unfold during the Endurance Expedition of 1914.
Leadership Skills – Shackleton Style
It was Shackleton’s Leadership qualities every step of the way that ensured all 28 men arrived home safe after nearly 2 years in the icy Antarctic.
On 17th June 2015 in conjunction with Renewal Company of Madrid, John O’Reilly delivered a half day Leadership Training course to a senior management team from a large French corporation based in Paris. Please contact John for more information on +353 86 85 23498.
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How can we learn from what Shackleton did and translate that into our modern working lives so that the teams we operate in and the companies we work for can become better places because of our contribution.
Testimonial of the virtual tour
Thanks to Kaitlin Uhaze and Diana Loiacono
Village Elementary School, Skillman, New Jersey America
We are teachers of a 3rd grade class in New Jersey, USA. After reading the book, Who Was Ernest Shackleton by James Buckley Jr., our class thoroughly enjoyed the virtual tour of the Shackleton Exhibition! Mr. O’Reilly was engaging and willing to answer our students’ many questions. The children remarked that it felt like they were reliving the Endurance Expedition!”
Loiacono Village Elementary School, Skillman, NJ
Breathtaking Photographs
See what life was like for 28 men and their canines, stranded on the Antarctic ice for over two years. Frank Hurley’s collection of over 150 diary photos captures Shackleton’s team as they survived extreme temperatures while stranded in the Antarctic.
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November 30, 2023
HARBORD—A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF A NIMROD OFFICER
Here’s something I put together about Arthur Edward Harbor. He was auxiliary second officer, then second officer and finally chief officer of Shackleton’s Nimrod.
December 30, 2020
POLAR TEAM’S FARTHEST SOUTH
1902: POLAR TEAM’S FARTHEST SOUTH
After a day of very limited visibility, R. F. Scott and Edward Wilson skied through fog to explore an inlet on 30 December, 1902. Although this was in the final stages of the outward part
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Reviews
Ultimate Survival Story
Stuart, from Utah, USA
“If you are interested in how a leader can be responsible for saving the lives of his crew in the face of impossible odds, this is a great place to learn. Well done. Story of an incredible person!”
Wow
Rus, California, USA
“Shackleton was a true leader and man. The exhibition and the photos are a must see when in Dublin. The man at the exhibit had such knowledge of him and the expeditions.”
Great Experience
Greg, Dublin, Ireland
“The young man who was our guide through the Exhibition was excellent; he brought the whole Shackleton story to life. Would unreservedly recommend.”
Engrossing exhibition
Michael, London, UK
“I and my family truly enjoyed this exhibition while on visit in Ireland. Very well put together and a great introduction from the young man at reception. I had read the book by Shackleton and seen the film by Hurley so have already an experience of the story. This just added to the knowledge of the whole adventure. Thanks a lot for the good works!”
Still talking about it 3 weeks on
Niamh, Dublin, Ireland
“Love finding different things to see and do and this particular exhibition has to be the best one I’ve been to of late. Very well put together, informative yet not too heavy and the visuals were phenomenal. Hats off to John.”
Amazing Piece of History
Matty, Manchester, UK
“The photos are breathtaking, with good interpretive panels and a few short videos, plus I got a personal introduction/talk from a friendly staff member named Donal.This exhibit is not to be missed if you are interested in history. It’s a gem!”
Contact Us
If you would like to book a place on the Virtual Tour or the Leadership Skills workshop, please get in touch.
Phone: +353 86 852 3498
Email: joreilly@shackletonendurance.ie