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Foynes Flying Boat Museum
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.
