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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Marita Moloney

Irish pubs: The bar that connects Kerry to Antarctica thanks to a Crean and Shackleton connection

It is hard to imagine what a small Irish village and the great continent of Antarctica 15,000 kilometres away could have in common.

Connecting the two is the South Pole Inn in Annascaul, Co Kerry, a pub beloved by locals and international explorers alike thanks to its famous former owner.

Renowned explorer Tom Crean was born in the rural location and went on the buy the bar after his exploits in Antarctica.

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