Foynes Ireland
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Frequently Asked Questions
Directly at the quay, on the south shore of the Shannon estuary, a few minutes' walk from the village. The Shannon offers one of Ireland's deepest anchorages here, allowing mid-sized ships to come alongside without tendering.
Because in the 1930s and 1940s this village served as Europe's gateway for transatlantic flights. The Boeing 314s, those giants of the air that landed on water, called here between America and the Old World.
It occupies the original terminal from which those passengers departed. You board a full-scale replica of a Boeing 314, with its bunks, dining room and cockpit, then try the flight simulator or climb the reconstructed control tower with its 360-degree view.
That is the claim made here. On a winter night in 1943, a flying boat forced to turn back brought chilled passengers to the terminal. Chef Joe Sheridan thought to warm their coffee with whiskey and top it with cream. The museum recreates that evening and serves the drink where it was first poured.
Yes. The museum is steps from the landing and the main street, with its coloured façades, shops and pubs, is a few minutes away. Behind the houses, a hill topped with a cross gives a wide view over the estuary, its islands and the passing freighters.
The flying boat museum and the village comfortably fill half a day. Those who prefer countryside take the excursion to Adare, about thirty minutes by road. Trying to combine the museum and Limerick is optimistic.
Yes. The Shannon widens here into an arm of the sea criss-crossed by rigid inflatable boat trips in search of seals and shorebirds. It is a good alternative for anyone who has already seen the museum.
One of the prettiest in Ireland, about thirty minutes by road from Foynes, with its row of thatched cottages, its parks and its manor turned luxury hotel. The excursion combines easily with a stop in the village itself.
Yes, the Republic's third city lies about 35 km away. It rewards a visit with its medieval castle on the river and its Georgian quarters, but the round trip takes up a good part of the day.
Yes, Knockpatrick Gardens, a family terraced garden looking out to sea. It is a quiet stop, appreciated by garden lovers, a short distance from the village.
