Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum

Discover the era of transatlantic passenger flights, the invention of Irish coffee and the maritime history of the majestic River Shannon.

Explore Foynes’ role in early passenger flights across the Atlantic Ocean and the legendary flying boats that came and went; carrying celebrities, royalty, rich and famous and desperate refugees alike.

The museum features a replica B314 flying boat and radio room in the original terminal building, plus a maritime museum and Maureen O’Hara exhibition. The Irish coffee lounge tells of the original location where Irish coffee was invented by Joe Sheridan.

Location

Aras Ide
Main St
Ballynacragga North
Foynes
Co. Limerick
Ireland

Directions
Foynes is in the west of County Limerick, approximately 35km (22 miles/30 mins) from Limerick City on the N69 route from Limerick to Tralee. If you are travelling from West Clare, you can use the Shannon Estuary car ferry operating regularly from Killimer in County Clare to Tarbert in County Kerry, just 20km (12.5miles/20 mins) west of Foynes.

Opening Times

Wednesday – Sunday: 10:00 to 17:00

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 00353 69 65416
Website: flyingboatmuseum.com

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