Foynes, Ireland Cruises

Foynes, Ireland Cruise Port

• The most popular attraction in town is the Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum. Not only will you learn about how Foynes became a major aviation hub, you can hop aboard a life-sized replica of the Yankee Clipper Flying Boat. Once you're done checking out the exhibits, the restored flying boat terminal restaurant offers freshly-prepared meals or afternoon tea.
   
• Foynes has some fine gardens in which to stroll, and the award-winning Boyce Gardens is not only lovely in its own right, but has a wonderful view of the Shannon River. The Boyce family has developing this site for over 20 years, and along with unusual plant life you might not find elsewhere in Ireland, there's also a studio paint your own floral masterpiece.
   
• Colorful Knockpatrick Gardens is a much older site than Boyce, established almost 100 years ago. Run by the O'Briens, they try a different garden experiment each year (such as planting wildflowers), so the scene is ever-changing.
   
• One of the Discovery Points on the Wild Atlantic Way, the Foynes Recreation Site includes acres of walking trails, an abundance of wildlife, and remnants of the Monteagle Estate. You may even spot some bottlenose dolphins from Poultallin Point.