OBFA hosts international delegates to our Shackleton Museum project.
16 Nov, 2023
Our director Ciaran O'Brien was delighted to have been able to attend the 23rd Shackleton Autumn School, hosted in Athy. The Shackleton Committee announced secured funding for the redevelopment of the Shackleton Museum in Athy Heritage Centre under the Rural Regeneration & Development Fund and OBFA look forward to commencing works with JSD Contracting over the coming weeks.
'Kildare Co. Council have been consistent in their support and enthusiasm for this project and it was a pleasure to have been able to invite some of the international delegates for an impromptu 'site visit' to view where Shackleton's artifacts, collection and cabin will finally rest. This is going to be a fantastic addition to Athy and will be an international museum attraction to the town on completion'