maritime museums around central adare rasthkeale

During the 1930s and early 1940s, the port of Foynes was the fulcrum point for air traffic between the United States and Europe. The famous flying boats were frequent visitors, carrying passengers who ranged from celebrities to refugees.

The Foynes museum recalls the era with a comprehensive range of exhibits and graphic illustrations. It also includes a 1940s style cinema, the original terminal building through which many VIP's passed, war years' radio and the weather room. Irish coffe...

On 6th July, a PBY Flying Boat the 'Vintage Lady 'under the expert command of Captain Patrick White and his son Ian as co-pilot will arrive in Foynes, re enacting this first proving flight from Botwood to Foynes. The Flying Boat will remain on display at Foynes for some time. There will be plenty more to do and see on the day in the Foynes Flying Boat Museum where you can view memorabilia of the flying boat era and step on board the world's only full size Boeing B314 flying boat replica....