This is a historical gem. So much information in the form of old tickets, photographs, paintings, newspaper cuttings, station masters hat, old signs. It’s SO interesting.
VisitThe of the Railway is told through large illustrated wall-boards, and on a variety of DVDs shown in two locations in our centre. These can be watched in comfort while enjoying a hot or cold drink and a snack.
Our Museum
DonateDonation & memberships are our primary way to support our goal to preserve and conserve our local history.
Ways to support
VolunteerDo you have a passion for local history or a special skill you can use to help keep our museum fresh? Get involved in our volunteer program.
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Railcar 15
Read MoreThe County Donegal Railway pioneered the use of diesel railcars introducing the first one in 1931. Quite sophisticated articulated units were brought in over the…
Railcar Trailer 5
Read MoreRailcar Trailer 5 was secured for restoration in the Summer of 1994. It was discovered by the local photographer the late Conor Sinclair at Doochary,…
Garden
Read MoreOur lovely garden is set between the station house and coaches. With picnic benches it’s the perfect place to sit with a cup of tea.
Coach 58
Read MoreCoach 58 was one of the three most modern on the whole of the Irish narrow gauge lines and came to the County Donegal on…
Station House
Read MoreThe former Donegal Town Station houses a small museum with illustrated wall-boards, scale-models and railway memorabilia.
Upcoming Events
In the news
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ANNOUNCING: Vinyl Fabric Stickers and Screen Printing Workshop
Read moreAge Range: 9-12 Our workshop aims to get young people excited and interested in culture and heritage by integrating historical information with modern technology and
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May Update
Read moreBusiness Plan & future funding towards staff wages In order to secure funding towards staff wages for 2019/2020 we are required to submit a business
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Making Tracks Day Out, The Loop that Links us
Read moreCounty Donegal Railway restoration CLG has teamed up with Donegal East Tourism, St. Connells Museum, The Isaac Butt Heritage Centre, William Rose, McKelvey’s and Biddy’s
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February 2018 Update
Read moreFebruary 2018 Update Manager’s Note I started here with County Donegal Railway Restoration CLG on the 3rd Jan 2018. It was very exciting for
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One Account of the Donegal Railway Restoration Project 1990 – 2018
Read moreIt all began in November 1990 when Joe Carroll, a Dubliner working in the fishing industry in Donegal sought employment opportunities outside the fishing trade.