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Giving Tuesday

Today is Giving Tuesday, and we realize that you are probably hearing from all your favorite charities. We would be remiss if we did not at least ask that you think of us and perhaps send a little our way to help us continue to preserve the rich history of aviation and transportation in Ireland. […]

Foynes Commemorative 0 Euro Banknotes

We’ve partnered with Euronote Gifts to offer two unique Commemorative 0 Euro Banknotes with a connection to the museum. They make perfect souvenirs, gifts or additions to travel memorabilia or foreign currency collections. Profits from the sale of these notes go directly to our charity. Two notes are available: Both notes can be purchased […]

Getting to Foynes from Limerick

We are often asked the best way to get to Foynes for a museum visit. Now there is a simple way to visit us from Limerick. Bus Éireann has established Route 314, named after our famous Boeing 314 replica, from the Limerick bus station to the Ballybunion Post Office. The service operates from 6:15 until […]

Be a part of our exciting new development!

Now you can be a part of our great new re-imagined museum, which will support tens of thousands of visitors in the coming years. Most of our costs are covered, but we still have a little way to go and would very much appreciate your help! Our new 95-seat cinema will be a keystone attraction […]

Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum to be featured in upcoming PBS Series

American TV presenter Samantha Brown will showcase several destinations Ireland, including the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, in her travel program, Places to Love. Two episodes are currently being filmed in Ireland will air early next year to millions of people across the United States during prime time on PBS. Read more here…Samantha Brown Films […]

Museum Celebrates Easter with Special Window

For Saint Patrick’s Day, a special display was created and in the windows of O’Regans highlighting some of our collection of Maureen O’Hara Blair costumes and memorabilia. These pictures were posted on Facebook with the following description: While we are closed to the public for now, we want to share with you some of the […]

Irishman Abroad Podcast

Our founder and General Manager, Margaret O’Shaughnessy, was recently on the Irishman Abroad podcast hosted by Colm McLoughlin discussing the museum and the role played by Foynes in the history of Irish aviation. You can listen to the entire podcast here…

Donate using Zelle®

Great news! Our bank now supports Zelle®, a quick and convenient way to donate. This means we can easily receive donations from almost anyone using a major bank. Zelle® is a fast way to send money to others, including to us! It is available through almost all US banks and through the Zelle® smart phone […]

Donate through the PayPal Giving Fund

If you are already a PayPal user, the PayPal Giving Fund is a great way Here is a new way to to donate. Your gift technically is made to the fund, also a 501(c)(3) charity. They take care of all the paperwork, including the acknowledgement to you. Even better, 100% of your donation comes to […]

How to Make an Irish Coffee – the Foynes way!

As we approach the festive season, we thought you might like to see this quick video from County Limerick on how to prepare a “proper” Irish Coffee, as it was meant to be! Learn more about the role of Foynes in the fascinating history of Irish coffee…

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