Foynes flying boat Museum

This museum recalls the heyday of Foynes as the terminus for transatlantic flights. It commemorates the flying boats, the famous people who travelled on them between Europe and the US, the people in Foynes who provided the operational support, and of course, the original recipe for the now world-famous pick-me-up Irish coffee.The Foynes museum recalls this era with a comprehensive range of exhibits and graphic illustrations. The museum features A souvenir shop and Tourist Information Point is located on site.

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The Hunt Museum

The Hunt collection is an internationally important Collection of some 2,000 original works of art and antiquity. It is a personal Collection formed by John and Gertrude Hunt who selected each piece according to the quality of its design,craftsmanship and artistic merit. These criteria were applied to objects from all periods of the past - from the Stone Age to the Twentieth Century.

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Castle Lane

Castle lane is an authentic 18th-19th century Irish streetscape comprising buildings from Limerick's urban architectural heritage. The streets run alongside the 13th century King John's Castle which is already known throughout the region as a highly successful tourist attraction.

The development houses attractions such as the Limerick Civic museum, a retail outlet and Castle Lane Tavern. The Tavern is typical of such a building of the 18th-19th century is spread out over two levels. The ground bar area includes more..

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St. Mary's Cathedral

This wonderful cathedral is still in use for weekly services. The site (his former home) was donated by Donal Mor O'Brien in 1172 as a means of buying his entry to Paradise! The front door of the church is reputed to be the original door of Donal's house. The cathedral incorporates many architectural treasures in its construction and furnishings. The cathedral is open daily throughout the summer season from 0900H - 1700H. There are Daily Services conducted in the cathedral usually at 9:00am. There are also Sunday Services which are held more..

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King John's Castle

A dramatic city fortress of Norman times standing guard over Limerick on the river Shannon. The castle was built in 1210 under orders from King John. It is one of the finest examples of fortified Norman architecture in Ireland With an imaginative exhibition, multi-vision show, excavations, war machines, 800 years of history unfold within its battlements. Features of the castle include 13th century King John's Castle restored and interpreted Models and displays interpreting 800 years of Limerick's and Ireland's History. An audio-visual show that takes you from the city's more..

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