Things to do in Foynes in April

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Overview

April is a good time to visit Foynes. The weather is usually moderately chilly and slightly windy, with temperatures ranging from 41—54°F (5—12°C).

Foynes has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your April trip to Foynes. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to April. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Foynes in April. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout April, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Foynes in April

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Holidays in Foynes in April
April
  • Good Friday (April 3)
  • Easter Sunday (April 5)
  • Easter Monday (April 6)
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Weather in Foynes in April

Temperatures on an average day in Foynes in April

The average temperature in Foynes in April for a typical day ranges from a high of 54°F (12°C) to a low of 41°F (5°C). Some would describe the temperature to be moderately chilly. The general area may also feel slightly windy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Foynes, July, has days with highs of 65°F (18°C) and lows of 53°F (12°C). The coldest month, March has days with highs of 49°F (9°C) and lows of 38°F (3°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Foynes in April based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in April
54°F
highs
41°F
lows

General weather summary

Moderately chilly, slightly windy
Feels like
28%
Chance of rain
0.087 in
Amount
16.8 mph
Wind speed
81%
Humidity
13.9 hrs
Daylight length
6:40 AM
Sunrise
8:33 PM
Sunset
37%
Cloud cover
Jacket
What to wear
What to wear in April
With an average high of 54°F (12°C) and a low of 41°F (5°C), it generally feels moderately chilly and slightly windy. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something warm like a jacket
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Best attractions for Foynes in April

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Foynes has to offer for travelers in April, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Foynes that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Foynes for April.
Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
1. Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
4.7
(1388)
Museum
Specialty Museums
Replica B314 flying boat and radio room in the original terminal building, plus a maritime museum.
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This is somewhere I have wanted to visit for quite some time now and I am so glad we went today. I have passed through Foynes a number of times over the years. It’s a lovely small town, set on the banks of the Shannon Estuary but until today I never knew its historical significance in the foundation of transatlantic aviation in Ireland. Home of the world renowned Irish coffee, a base of innovation for the incredible contributions of Brendan O’Regan to Irish aviation and business. We were met by a wonderfully knowledgeable lady who takes huge pride and interest in her work. We had a lovely bit of over and back banter for a few minutes which set the tone for a nice, easy and very relaxed walk through the museum. I hope my pictures do a little justice to this gem of a place. I see a review here giving out about the portion of the museum that is dedicated to the late actress Maureen O’Hara. I find that very unfair as she was a patron of the museum, an avid supporter and her husband was the last pilot to fly out of there. Upon her passing her family made sure the museum received a huge amount of her belongings to display and to help celebrate her life and ties to the airport and museum. Because of that I also got to see a fabled Oscar statue on display. Anyway, I digress. The tour is full of fascinating aeronautical artefacts, navigational instruments, radio equipment, uniforms and a rich collection of memorabilia from a bygone era. The partial plane on display is so far removed from what we know now but so era correct that it’s fascinating. On the upper floors there are fine testaments to the maritime industry that thrived along the estuary. The Foynes Flying boat and Maritime museum is well worth the visit, has taught me things I never knew about the area and is a place I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone.
We had a wonderful family visit to the Flying Boat & Maritime Museum. It was the perfect stop, as we spent about an hour here, which felt just right for keeping the kids engaged. They really had a good time, especially getting to see the full-size replica of the flying boat up close. For the adults, it was a genuinely interesting learning experience about a unique chapter of Irish aviation history. Highly recommended for a family outing that's both fun and educational.
I'll start with the cons: 1. Expensive 2. I was going to a museum about aviation, but ended up at the Maureen O'Hara Museum 3. The museum only has a piece of a seaplane, a fuselage with a glider and a piece of a wing. I understand that there probably wasn't room for the entire plane. Despite this, I saw a lot of new things, for example, the cockpit and interior of the 30s, old radio transmitters and communication equipment. I like it all very much. I also recommend visiting the aviation museum in Shannon. I know about the Irish actress Maureen O'Hara, I was even in the village of Cong where the movie "The Quiet Man" was filmed. Please forgive me, but I still haven't seen that movie. However, I was glad to see a real Oscar. Special thanks for the hologram and the coffee history. Don't pass by this room.
An outstanding museum telling the story of a brief chapter in aviation history. There are factually informative displays and artefacts combined with engaging personal stories and newsreel footage. The added bonus is the connection with actor Maureen O’Hara and her aviator husband Charles Blair. Personal memorabilia from her career is thoughtfully curated capturing old Hollywood glamour. If that wasn’t enough, a maritime museum also helps visitors understand the importance of the Shannon Estuary past and present and the chance to view the river from a platform at the top of the building. A welcoming cafe serves satisfying meals and snacks and of course an Irish coffee. An ideal excursion by TFI bus 314 taking 1 hour from Limerick City. Friendly team working in the museum, cafe and gift shop. Really enjoyed my visit.
Overall, the museum is quite good and has a lot of information and is quite interesting. That being said, there is a huge section about an actress that does not really fit the theme (I understand she donated, etc, but still a big portion of the museum). Also, there are 3 simulators 1 was marked as under rapids, but all 3 were broken, which was a shame. Also quite pricey all things considered when parts are broken reductions should be made.
It was interesting to find out about trans-Atlantic travel before and during the war. It's the only place in the world to get an idea of what the Boeing 314 flying boat was like inside. A lot of Maureen O'Hara memorabilia in the museum and also the home of Irish Coffee.
This museum is an absolute treasure and should be promoted more. Lunch (including original Irish Coffees!) was great. The exhibitions offered good insight and on a fascinating era of travel. The maritime and Maureen O'Hara sections were equally well done. Allow at least three hours if you have a meal while you are here to really enjoy all aspects of the museum.
This is a excellent museum about the history and people involved with the beginnigs of transatlantic flight. The full size flying boat is amazing. Great stop for an Irish coffee of course.
Knockpatrick Gardens
2. Knockpatrick Gardens
4.8
(80)
Temporarily Closed
Garden
Nature & Parks
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We visited in May 2024 and we were only planning to stay 30 minutes but ended up staying over 2 hours. The wonderful couple who owns the property spoke to us and told stories of their beloved property. Beautiful gardens! It’s a must see.
Warmly welcomed by the owners of this beautiful garden.We were given a map and shown pathway to follow.The owner came with us for the walk talked about the plants and how his father had started his love of gardening.Its a peaceful place with lovely views and plants.To the owners it was lovely to sit and chat and b so welcoming .Wishing ye both many days in this heavenly garden.
Lovely private garden worth a visit. A little gem!
Hidden Paradise. What a chance discovery in finding Knockpatrick Gardens. Helen greeted us on arrival and explained the map of the 3 acre gardens, the plants of interest right now, namely the magnolias and other exotics. Humbly she invited any suggestions on our return. During our trip we met her husband Tim who guided us through a section of the upper garden, explaining the various interesting plants including Spotty Dotty! The gardens are mature, well structured in their design and offer interest at every turn. Hidden ornaments and plants of interest have spread naturally around the beds demonstrating the plants inclinations and habits. Visited in mid spring we see the potential for a fantastic summer…. We’ll be back in summer and you know what, I think I’ll offer my services to help maintain the garden for the day. As Tim and Helen age, I sincerely believe there should be support to help them maintain their legacy and the same goes for other independently run and owned gardens.
A fabulous spot to visit. It wasn't the best of days weather-wise but we only had that day to visit. I can only imagine how beautiful it is in Spring or later. The owners were so lovely and walked part of garden with us, naming shrubs, flowers. Far too many for me to remember but I got some photos and Helen gave me a cutting and a shrub to bring home. How kind of her, I was delighted for that.
A fabulous garden with beautiful and variety of flowers and plants. The people who run it are so energetic and cheerful. They gave us lot of information on the plants, as in their origin and where did they collect them from. It’s a wonderful way of spending the day if you are in or around Limerick.
Worth visit, the owners are very friendly. Varieties of flowers which looked after well. An entrance fee is charged €7 for adults , no fee for children. Parking space available inside .
Helen and Tim's garden is an absolute gem and their knowledge and welcome is second to none. The garden is beautifully laid out, full to the brim of lots of interesting trees and shrubs and truly reflects a lifetimes work and devotion of 2 passionate gardeners.

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