Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, housed in the original terminal building in Foynes, recalls that nostalgic era when Foynes became the centre of the aviation world from 1937-45.
Travel back to the 1930s and ’40s, when Foynes played a pivotal role in establishing commercial transatlantic passenger flights. Learn the history of Flying Boats and the diverse range of people who arrived and departed from Foynes through our comprehensive collection of historical and interactive exhibits and memorabilia. We’ve brought these stories to life for our visitors since 1989, right here in the original Foynes Airport Terminal Building.
Explore the birthplace of Irish Coffee in our dedicated Irish Coffee Centre, where you can take part in a Masterclass to learn how to make the perfect Irish Coffee under expert guidance – using chef Joe Sheridan’s original recipe!
Joe Created the drink in this very building in the early 1940’s. Delve into our extensive Maureen O’Hara collection, including her Academy Award and film costumes. Maureen was a friend and patron of our museum for much of her life. We hope you enjoy our museum wing dedicated to one of Hollywood’s brightest stars.
Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
Aras Ide, Foynes, Co. Limerick.
Tel: 069-65416
