Shannon Aviation Museum

Shannon Aviation Museum Shannon Aviation Museum Irish Aviation Foundation CLG
Registered Charity Number 20151737 Shannon Aviation Museum
Co Clare Ireland

SAM work continues with Sarah's cool plan to showcase her lovely Birdy EI- BVT out front and centre for the summer, she ...
30/05/2026

SAM work continues with Sarah's cool plan to showcase her lovely Birdy EI- BVT out front and centre for the summer, she looks great already, we all love the sunburst paint scheme!

Thanks to Leonard Ulster Aviation Society, who fitted some of the Vampire panels to keep the schedule going, and to Greg, who was hard at work making the plinths for the Chippies riser after a morning's tense brainstorming, negotiations, consultations, and moving to the exact best spot. Next weekend will see her in her final position and looking swell.

Lovely to meet the crew from Lettermore NS in Connemara this week on their Aviation Discovery School Tour, followed by a...
30/05/2026

Lovely to meet the crew from Lettermore NS in Connemara this week on their Aviation Discovery School Tour, followed by a trip to Craggaunowen to learn more about Bronze Age life in Ireland and even see the famous leather Brendan Voyage Boat.

Well done to everyone, and thanks to their great teachers for making the visit to us. We hope you all had an amazing day!

Research Ireland Curious Minds Visit Clare

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to our great friend, loyal supporter, and SAM Trustee, Harry O LoughlinThank yo...
30/05/2026

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to our great friend, loyal supporter, and SAM Trustee, Harry O Loughlin

Thank you for your support of SAM over many years. You are an integral part of the story Harry, with some great fun and achievements made along the way!

Fantastic to meet all the students from Dromclough National School, Listowel, on their Aviation Discovery School Tour th...
28/05/2026

Fantastic to meet all the students from Dromclough National School, Listowel, on their Aviation Discovery School Tour this week!

Well done to everyone, a great crew to have aboard, students and teachers, plus they earned their Research Ireland Curious Minds Certificate too.

Great to see Pat Cornally and Joe Bergin back with us this week to reassemble IAC Chipmunk 164, a great job and no bothe...
28/05/2026

Great to see Pat Cornally and Joe Bergin back with us this week to reassemble IAC Chipmunk 164, a great job and no bother to the professionals, they'd do it in their sleep!

Also, a big thanks to John Browne and Atlantic Aviation Group for their lift and shift expertise and kind support for the cause.

We are looking good with the last of the Irish Air Corps aircraft assembled now, and on schedule with just 10 weeks to transform the space for public opening on Saturday, August 22nd

Always nice to see the Air Corps retired members group for their third Thursday of the month coffee morning including lu...
22/05/2026

Always nice to see the Air Corps retired members group for their third Thursday of the month coffee morning including luxury chocolate chip cookies this time.

Thanks to Sean Collopy for the lovely pins, duly added to the collection!

There’s nothing like a bit of Fairy liquid and hot towels to give a great gleam on a Vampire, not quite to regulation bu...
19/05/2026

There’s nothing like a bit of Fairy liquid and hot towels to give a great gleam on a Vampire, not quite to regulation but she was certainly spoiled with the Spa treatment!

Ruslana Yakubova if you’re looking for your tea towels …. 🫣

Another day of great progress at SAM with Irish Air Corps Provost 183 looking smart after reassembly and a good wash! We...
17/05/2026

Another day of great progress at SAM with Irish Air Corps Provost 183 looking smart after reassembly and a good wash!

Well done and many thanks to Greg, Pat and Joe for an excellent days work again.

We were thrilled to meet the Charleville District Ladybirds,Brownies and Guides this weekend!Well done everyone, you wer...
17/05/2026

We were thrilled to meet the Charleville District Ladybirds,Brownies and Guides this weekend!

Well done everyone, you were all brilliant, and thanks to all the wonderful leaders we had a great day and were delighted to present the crew with their special SAM patch!

IGG Mid-West Region

What a sweetie …. Photo of the day! Thanks to everyone who visited for International Museums Day 2O26Thanks to LIMERICK...
16/05/2026

What a sweetie …. Photo of the day!

Thanks to everyone who visited for
International Museums Day 2O26

Thanks to LIMERICK CLARE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB for opening EI4SAM station for visitors to hear the worldwide communications!


International Council of Museums - ICOM

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Link Road
Shannon
V14PH34

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Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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061 363687

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