Operator sought for Athy's Shackleton museum café
Artist's image of the Shackleton Museum
BUSINESSES are invited to apply to operate the café at the highly anticipated Shackleton Museum.
Heritage Company Ltd continues the restoration and development of the town’s 300-year-old Town Hall which is set to house the Shackleton Museum, the new visitor attraction dedicated to the life and legacy of renowned polar explorer Ernest Shackleton.
The Shackleton Experience has been long awaited and is expected to open to the public this summer and will celebrate Shackleton’s extraordinary achievements.
The museum is expected to attract 30,000 visitors per year, rising to 60,000 per year over the next few years.
As part of this ambitious development, the company is inviting expressions of interest from businesses and entrepreneurs to operate the Shackleton Experience Café.
The café will serve as an integral feature of the visitor centre, enhancing the overall experience.
Interested parties are encouraged to request further details by emailing hello@shackletonexperience.ie.
The deadline for submitting business proposals is Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
