Explore the Legacy of Ernest Shackleton at His Memorial

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving, head towards Athy in County Kildare. Use your GPS or map application and set your destination to Emily Square, Athy, Co. Kildare (Latitude: 52.9916706, Longitude: -6.9834691). From the M7 motorway, take the exit for N78 towards Athy. Follow the signs for the town center. Once in Athy, look for Emily Square. There is limited street parking available in the area, so be prepared to walk a short distance to the memorial if parking is not available directly beside it.

• Public Transportation - Train

  To reach the Ernest Shackleton Memorial via public transport, take a train from Dublin Heuston Station to Athy. The journey takes approximately 1 hour. Upon arrival at Athy train station, exit the station and walk towards the town center. The memorial is located about a 15-minute walk from the station. Head straight down the main road (Dublin Road) and follow the signs to Emily Square.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  You can also reach Athy by bus. Check the schedules for Bus Éireann services that operate routes to Athy from various towns and cities in Ireland. Once you arrive at the main bus station in Athy, walk towards the town center, which will take approximately 10 minutes. The Ernest Shackleton Memorial is located at Emily Square, and you can ask locals if you need further directions.