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 VIPs passed, war years' radio and the
weather room. Irish coffee was "invented" here in 1943.
There is also a coffee shop and souvenir shop on the premises.
The Hunt
Museum The Hunt Museum is home to one of Ireland's greatest
private collections of art and antiquities. Generously donated to the
'people of Ireland' by John and Gertrude Hunt who collected pieces from
the four corners of the world. The Collection reflects our Celtic past
as well as masterworks by Da Vinci, Yeats and Renoir. The elegant eighteenth century Custom House provides an ideal setting
for an enjoyable visit, our riverside restaurant looks out over the
Curragour Falls and the museums gift shop showcases a wide range of
local and international crafts and gifts.
Limerick County Golf
& Country Club
is the most comprehensive golf and
accommodation complex in Southwest Ireland, featuring a
championship-quality 18-hole golf course, a luxurious Clubhouse,
4-star holiday villa accommodation, extensive practice facilities
and golf tuition with a team of PGA professionals.
Limerick Festivals
Limerick Agricultural
Show held at Limerick
Racecourse in August is a large agricultural show in the Munster
area. It has a large number of trade stands with displays ranging
from show jumping for horse and ponies, Farrier displays, Cookery
demonstrations, Pet corner, Flower displays and more. Kate O'Brien Weekend
held in February is a celebration of the life and works by Kate
O'Brien, an Limerick born author of the 1800's. Some of her work
includes her first best seller, Without My Cloak, and later The
Ante Room, That Lady, The Land of Spices and The Last of Summer.
Limerick Visitor Attractions
Limerick City and surrounding area is
steeped in history with the likes of the
medeivel village of Adare and its pretty
thatched cottages and Adare Castle, King
John Castle in Limerick City a fine
example of a 13th century castle. The
Hunt Museum is a
private collection of art and
antiquities donated
by John and Gertrude
Hunt who collected pieces from around
the four corners of the world. The Foynes Flying Boat Museum is
dedicated to recalling that historic
time from 1939 to 1945, when Foynes,
Ireland, became the centre of the
aviation world.
Limerick What's On
Lough Gur Visitor
Centre is an area of important
archaeological significance, detailing
how Celtic settlers of Ireland
farmed and lived in this peaceful valley,
and
is located 11 miles to the south east of
Limerick city centre near Bruff, a
magical place of megalith tombs,
crannogs, castles, stone circles and
ancient sites and where Lough Gur Storytelling Festival
is held in October. Looking for
somewhere to enjoy a stroll Glin Castle stands in a 500
acre wooded demesne on the banks of the
River Shannon. Also talk a walk through
Ballyhourigan and
Ballinboola Woods. For those who are
interested in Horse Racing in Limerick
go along to
Limerick Racecourse,Greenmount
Park,Patrickswell
for some live action.
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.
