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Foynes

Seaport in County Limerick, Republic of Ireland, on the River Shannon; population (2002) 500. During World War II, Foynes was a base for transatlantic flying boats; the old terminal now houses the Foynes Flying Boat Museum. The port has rail and deep-water facilities, and exports minerals.

The ruins of an Augustinian abbey 6 km/4 mi southeast of Foynes include a fishpond and a pigeon house. Nearby are the remains of the polygonal keep and motte and bailey of Shanid Castle, a stronghold of the Fizgeralds of Desmond.

Stephen De Vere (1812–1904), a campaigner for legislation to improve conditions on ships carrying emigrants to America, is buried in the graveyard at Foynes. He was the brother of the poet Aubrey De Vere.
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Gda Brian Kelleher, 46, and 47-year-old firefighter Michael Liston suffered multiple injuries after they were hit by a car at Barrigone, Foynes, Co Limerick, on February 25, 2007.
JURY FAILS TO REACH CRASH-DEATH VERDICT by The Mirror (London, England)
Just a short journey away, we were to share a drink at the Foynes Flying Boat Museum that has made the country famous throughout the world.
Slow coach to Shannon; KEN BENNET SITS BACK FOR A LEISURELY BUS TOUR ... by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
But, just a short journey away, we were to share a drink at the Foynes Flying Boat Museum that has made the country famous throughout the world.
A magical time capsule land; Ken Bennett goes on a memorable road ... by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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