the best Irish fan moments of the tournament and Chris Jones discusses Northern Ireland's journey so far. Also, an interview with Kildare artist David Butler on a newly released book that he has illustrated about the adventures of the great explorer Ernest Shackleton. Plus, Irish Post Sports Editor Jamie Casey looks ahead to a huge weekend of sport. All that and a feast of music from Irish artists old & new. Please like and share!
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
5 star Amazon Review Stephen Scott-Fawcett FRGS, Editor James Caird Society Journal
Stephen Scott-Fawcett in Cromer.
Stephen Scott-Fawcett during a trek in the Himalayas.Source
As the old saying goes, you can't get enough of a good thing! Signed copies of the most fun Shackleton book I've read to-date. Very well written and illustrated. A must for kids (like me).
By Steve Scott-Fawcett on 6 Jun. 2016
Format: Paperback
Shackleton always craved for fame. In his time of glory, schoolchildren would write him fan letters and send him
their modest pocket money to fund his next polar expedition. Had the Boss been alive today he would be thrilled
by this most excellent rendition of his little boat journey. The most fun Shackleton book I've read to-date.
Very well written and illustrated. Youngsters will love reading this book.
I loved it. My congratulations to David Butler and Gavin McCumiskey.
Go buy this little piece of fun!
Stephen Scott-Fawcett FRGS, Editor James Caird Society Journal, London, UK
I loved it. My congratulations to David Butler and Gavin McCumiskey.
Go buy this little piece of fun!
Stephen Scott-Fawcett FRGS, Editor James Caird Society Journal, London, UK
Friday, June 3, 2016
Shackleton's Great Escape Amazon review Seb Coulthard
Thank David, great book! You weren't kidding...it's beautifully illustrated and I love the way it brings the story home...literally...another
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By Seb Coulthard on 29 May 2016
Format: Paperback
This is a wonderfully illustrated book that takes you on a journey back in time to an age when men were made
of iron and sailed in little wooden boats. Sir Ernest Shackleton's great escape from Antarctica captured in a 93
beautifully caricatured pages: the greatest journey of polar survival, the daring exploits of 28 men, an inspiring
tale of men facing adversity against unimaginable odd...what makes it even more amazing is that it is based on
true events! Seldom do you come across a story which can paint a thousand words, seldom do you encounter
such camaraderie, the kind of story which makes you realize how small we are in comparison to the vastness
of nature! This book recounts a story about endurance, duty, loyalty, optimism, resilience and heroism.
Shackleton and his men forced nature to bend to their will, the most powerful kind of will, that of survival.
David Butler is an exceptionally talented illustrator and I can't wait to see what he will produce next?
Lawrence of Arabia? Mutiny on the Bounty? George Mallory & Everest?
of iron and sailed in little wooden boats. Sir Ernest Shackleton's great escape from Antarctica captured in a 93
beautifully caricatured pages: the greatest journey of polar survival, the daring exploits of 28 men, an inspiring
tale of men facing adversity against unimaginable odd...what makes it even more amazing is that it is based on
true events! Seldom do you come across a story which can paint a thousand words, seldom do you encounter
such camaraderie, the kind of story which makes you realize how small we are in comparison to the vastness
of nature! This book recounts a story about endurance, duty, loyalty, optimism, resilience and heroism.
Shackleton and his men forced nature to bend to their will, the most powerful kind of will, that of survival.
David Butler is an exceptionally talented illustrator and I can't wait to see what he will produce next?
Lawrence of Arabia? Mutiny on the Bounty? George Mallory & Everest?
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In January 2013, the 'Shackleton Epic' team, which was setup at the behest of The Hon. Alexandra
Shackleton, became the first people in history to faithfully recreate Sir Ernest Shackleton's small
boat voyage across the Southern Ocean - remarkably they did so with precisely the same equipment
as Shackleton himself. From the clothing to the boat, the sextant, the reindeer skin blankets, and of
course the starvation diet.
Sailor, Engineer and Adventurer Seb Coulthard is an accomplished explorer with future aspirations
to lead expeditions to Antarctica, Iceland, Greenland, Jordan, Mount Everest and the South Pacific
Ocean.
recipient of the Royal Institute of Navigation Certificate of Achievement, and a joint Royal
Yachting Association and Union Internationale Motonautique powerboat world record holder.
Seb was our inspiration for Tim McCarthy
Left: Seb-wearing-his-windproof-smock-over-a-North-Sea-Clothing-expedition-jumper-with-Swedish-balaclava-Wolsey-lambswool-beanie-hat-fingerless-gloves-by
Right: Irish Antarctic explorer Tim McCarthy (Kinsale Co. Cork)
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Laois Book Launch: Shackleton - a graphic account
Illustrated by David Butler Text by Gavin McCumiskey
Time/ Date: At 7:30 pm Wednesday 1st June
Venue: Portarlington Library, Main St, Portarlington, Co. Laois
Special guest Arthur Shackleton Fruit Lawn Gardens, Abbeyleix
David Butler Illustrator, Arthur Shackleton, Gavin McCumiskey Author
Gavin McCumiskey Author, David Butler Illustrator, Arthur Shackleton.
Photos courtesy of Frank Smith
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Book launch: Shackleton – The Voyage of the James Caird: A Graphic Account
Gillian Hennessy Media & Marketing Executive at The Collins Press, Illustrator David Butler.
author Gavin McCumiskey and Mario Corrigan Executive Librarian Kildare County Library and Arts Service.
Illustrator David Butler.Lettering artist Alice Coleman and author Gavin McCumiskey
Margaret Walsh Curator Athy Shackleton Museum, author Gavin McCumiskey,
Jonathan Shackleton Historian and Illustrator David Butler,
Kildare County Council Director of Services Peter Minnock, Illustrator David Butler, author Gavin McCumiskey, Jonathan Shackleton Historian and Frank Taaffe from Athy Shackleton Museum.
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