KILDARE: Details revealed for the 2023 Shackleton Autumn School in Athy

The statue of Ernest Shackleton in Athyplaceholder image
The statue of Ernest Shackleton in Athy

Details have been revealed for the 2023 Shackleton Autumn School taking place in Athy from October 20 to 22.

International guest speakers and participants include: Mark Richards, Doug Cochrane, Marie Kvam Strømsvag, Michael Rosove, Mike Robinson, Hugh Turner, Caitlin Brandon, Alexander Macklin, Nick Cox and Mensun Bound.

The Artist-in-Residence is Sarah Barnard - an award winning visual artist specialising in art inspired by polar exploration, history, polar environments and scientific discovery,

The varied itinerary included a masterclass with a master sculptor confined to 2nd level school students.

See the full itinerary: HERE.

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