was a triumph of hope in the bleakest circumstances, and of faith in their leader, “The Boss”, an Irish-born doctor’s son whose achievements in polar exploration earned him a knighthood and, much later, cult status as an unparalleled role model for leadership in extreme circumstances: optimistic, tenacious and brave.
On display are over 150 photographs taken by the Expedition photographer Frank Hurley, a full size exact replica of the James Caird; the lifeboat that proved so critical to the rescue, and much, much more.
Virtual Tours
If you are unable to visit in person they can now beam the exhibition direct to you. Ideal for classrooms or organisations that want to learn about the Endurance Expedition but are too far away to make a visit possible. Very flexible on timings that suit you and very reasonable rates. See website for more details. Tel 01-236 0544 www.
shackletonexhibition.com/
Bus Éireann
No matter what the occasion, whether it is a school trip, a school outing or transport to cheer on your school team, Bus Éireann Private Hire is on hand with a friendly and professional service for hiring buses or coaches to any event. With over 25 years experience, Bus Éireann offers customers a courteous and professional service from their highly qualified drivers. The Private Hire department in Bus Éireann can provide coach and bus hire to cater for any size group from their own fleet of modern coaches or from an approved panel of contractors
who also have a selection of different size buses available with all buses fitted with safety belts as standard.
Each quote is dealt with individually and tailored to suit your particular requirements.
Call 9am-5pm Monday- Friday on (01) 7032420 or email:
privatehire@buseireann.ie.
Terracotta Warriors at The Ambassador Theatre Dublin
EXCITING
1914-17... Antarctica... the greatest rescue and survival story... with Irishmen at the heart of it. Visit the Shackleton Endurance Exhibition in Dún Laoghaire to learn more.
Winter: Mon-Sun: 11am-5pm Summer: Mon-Sun: 11am-6pm
Opening times: Winter: Mon-Sun: 11am-5pm Summer: Mon-Sun: 10am-7pm
+353 1 236 0544 | suitable for all ages
www.shackletonexhibition.com
Endurance
Sir Ernest Shackleton Triumph against all odds
1914-1917
For more information about our free workshops and tours Email:
edassist@stpatrickscathedral.ie Phone: 01-453 9472
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210 BC Emperor Qin Shihuangdi died. During his lifetime he ordered a spectacular tomb to be built in his honour. Because he was the first of his imperial dynasty he expected to last for 10,000 years, so his tomb was quickly forgotten. In 1974, farmers in Xian, in the Chinese province of Shannxi found the tomb of the first emperor when digging for a fountain. People were astounded when they
Endurance
Sir Ernest Shackleton Triumph against all odds
1914-1917
Discover 800 years of fascinating history on a school tour at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral!
We offer free tours and a range of free education workshops to school groups.
heard that a huge, life size army of naturally crafted terracotta warriors had been uncovered. In 1987 this incredible treasure was declared a world cultural heritage by the UNESCO.
This exhibition has over 150 perfectly executed replications of The Terracotta Army of the First Emperor of China, displayed on 800 – 1,000 m2
(10,000 – 12,000 sqft) of surface.
A section of the digging field number 1 in Xian in 1:1 scale is also on display. The cavern is equipped with over 100 life-size warriors, horses and warcraft. Around the digging hole is a 300m2 full color diorama of the original cavern site representing the vast size
School Tours at
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin
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