Foynes - Foynes Flying Boat Museum
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7mi/11km beyond the Franciscan abbey, near Limerick, on the east side of the River Deel, we come to Foynes, a small port picturesquely situated on the estuary of the Shannon. From the second half of the 1930s until the end of the Second World War this tiny isolated place was the terminal of the entire passenger air service to and from North America. The GPA Foynes Flying Boat Museum (opening hours given) documents this fact.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
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From Knockpatrick Hill (565ft/172m), south of the town, there are extensive views over the Shannon Estuary. On the summit of the hill are a ruined church and a holy well.
Address:
The Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Foynes , Ireland
Hours:
March 31 to October 31: 10am-6pm
Tips: Last admission at 5:30 p.m.
Parking: Free
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service
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