The award-winning Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum excitingly captures the unique story of how Foynes was once the centre of the aviation world through a comprehensive range of informative displays & interactive exhibits. Now featuring both enhanced and new exhibitions including an upgraded and extended aviation museum with state-of-the-art technology, a 100-seater vintage-style cinema, and new flight simulators.

A new Maureen O’Hara exhibition is dedicated to preserving the memory of Ireland’s most famous movie star. A treasure trove of her Hollywood dress collection and movie memorabilia, including her Oscar and the Quiet Man movie set.

Foynes is nestled along the banks of the Shannon Estuary, and is Limerick’s only Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point. Explore the history of the River Shannon by visiting the Maritime Museum & savour the panoramic views of the Shannon Estuary from the Control Tower.

All of this is housed in the original Foynes Airport building where Irish Coffee was invented. Visitors will also have the once-in-a lifetime chance to board the world’s only Boeing 314 Flying Boat replica – don’t miss out!

Birthplace of Irish Coffee – Step back in time to 1943 & learn all about the night Chef Joe Sheridan invented Irish Coffee. Enjoy the famous drink in our O‘Regan’s Restaurant which offers home-baked cuisine in a 1940’s setting.