Viking Story: Ireland and Denmark

During August 2007 the replica long ship “Havhingsten fra Glendalough” or Sea Stallion from Glendalough arrived in Dublin after a six week voyage from Denmark. With the help of huge cranes it was manoeuvred into position on the square at the centre of Collins Barrack, now part of Ireland’s National Museum. The vessel is on...

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Thomas Crean: Irish Antarctic explorer

The ‘indestructible’ Thomas Crean(1877-1938) was born in Anascaul, Co. Kerry. He became an Antarctic explorer and a prominent figure on three major expeditions to Antarctica, on the Discovery 1901-4, Terra Nova 1910-13, and Endurance 1914-16, where he served as second officer to Ernest Shackleton. In 1912 he received the Albert Medal for Bravery. Crean is remembered...

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