Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer Presented by Play on Words Theatre Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley. Hear the riveting true stories of Crean’s Antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive the three famous expeditions: Discovery, (1901 – 1904); Terra Nova (1910 – 1913); and Endurance (1914 – 1916). Thursday 5th March, 8p

The famous Guinness advert featuring Tom Crean started in 2002, highlighting his incredible Antarctic survival story and his later life as a pub owner, becoming a classic ad that revived interest in the unsung Irish hero. The ad, part of the “Good Things...” campaign’s experimental phase, showcased Crean’s legendary solo walk to save a comrade during the Terra Nova Expedition and his return to Kerry to run The South Pole Inn. #irish #advert #guinness #antarctic #explorer | Echoes Of Erin