Foynes Island Viewpoint
Family practicalities
- Pram-friendly (likely)
- Step-free access (likely)
This is a viewpoint overlooking Foynes Island and the port. You can learn about the area's maritime and aviation history, especially its role in flying boat travel during WWII.
Located at the foot of the mature forest slopes of Ballynacragga and Knockpatrick, the major port village of Foynes is perfectly sheltered by its surroundings, with Foynes Island providing a boundary to water channels where the harbour is situated.
Immerse yourself in Foynes' rich maritime and aviation history, being the last port of call on the eastern Atlantic for flying boats between 1939 and 1945. Improve your knowledge of the sea and skies by checking out the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum.
The details
- Address
- Ballynacragga North, Limerick
- Cost
- Check the official website
- Indoors or out
- Outdoors
- Booking
- Check the official website
- Listed by
- Fáilte Ireland Attractions