Foynes (/ˈfɔɪnz/; Irish: Faing[2]) is a town and major port in County Limerick in the midwest of Ireland, located at the edge of hilly land on the southern bank of the Shannon Estuary.

Iarnród Éireann's policy of concentrating on what it sees as more profitable passenger operations means the Port's traffic is entirely served by road.

Planning permission has been granted for an LNG import terminal at Ballylongford, County Kerry, within SFPC's jurisdiction; once constructed it will add considerably to throughput.

[6][7] Flying boat use started to change following the construction and opening in 1942 of Shannon Airport on flat bogland on the northern bank of the Shanno River estuary.

The museum contains much memorabilia from that era, including the original radio and weather room, along with its equipment and a full-size replica Boeing 314 flying boat.

[8] Foynes railway station opened on 29 April 1858, as the terminus of a line from Limerick which was subsequently extended west from Ballingrane to Tralee.

Saint Senan's GAA club draws its players from the parish centred on Foynes and the neighbouring town of Shanagolden.