Name: Shackleton Maritime Gala Ball
Start: 2026-05-16T18:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-16T23:30:00+01:00
Location: Royal Marine Hotel

A prestigious black-tie gala celebrating Shackleton’s spirit of leadership, resilience and maritime heritage.
About this Event

The Shackleton Maritime Gala Ball is the Atlantic Shackleton Global Foundation’s flagship annual fundraising event.
This prestigious annual black-tie celebration honouring the life, leadership, and enduring legacy of Sir Ernest Shackleton, in support of the Atlantic Shackleton Global Foundation. It has been created to:

Celebrate Shackleton’s leadership and humanity
Raise vital funds for education and outreach programmes
Inspire resilience, teamwork, and purpose
Connect supporters around shared heritage and values

Set against Ireland’s historic maritime backdrop, the gala brings together business leaders, philanthropists, and supporters for an unforgettable evening of elegance, inspiration, and impact.

Honouring Shackleton’s Legacy

Sir Ernest Shackleton’s story is one of extraordinary resilience, courage, and humanity in the face of extreme adversity. During his historic Antarctic expedition, Shackleton’s greatest achievement was not conquest, but leadership, ensuring every member of his crew returned home safely through compassion, adaptability, and unwavering determination.

The “Spirit of Shackleton” represents timeless values:

Endurance in adversity
Leadership rooted in care for others
Courage to adapt and innovate
Optimism that inspires action

These principles remain as relevant today as they were over a century ago.

The Atlantic Shackleton Global Foundation works to preserve this legacy by inspiring future generations through education, maritime engagement, scientific exploration, and youth development. Its mission is to ensure that Shackleton’s values continue to shape leaders, explorers, and communities for years to come.
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