Work starts for Drumboe’s Return!

  Last weekend, work swung into action (literally), as the front of Donegal Railway Station was cleared of railway stock for the return of Drumboe in the next few months. Local company, Quinn Crane Hire with the assistance of the staff at Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, carefully lifted the Donegal

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Just Launched – Drumboe railway badge!

  Every year Donegal Railway Heritage Museum produces a new limited edition Donegal Railway badge. We are delighted that this year to have just launched our new badge, appropriately, the famous Donegal steam engine, Drumboe! As you may be aware, we have just announced that the actual steam engine, Drumboe,

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Drumboe to return to Donegal after restoration!

Drumboe Steam Engine to return to Donegal! It has just been announced By Donegal Railway Heritage Centre that it has been able to secure the return of Donegal’s most famous steam engine, Drumboe to Donegal Town. Early in 2019 a campaign was launched to raise the funding to take her

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Art Competition!!

  Adults/Kids Art Competition. Well, we said that we would keep you busy during this unusual time when we are all cooped up in our houses so here is something to keep you active over the next few weeks. Donegal Railway Heritage Centre is delighted to announce the launch of

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Unpublished Donegal Stamp uncovered

When Niall McCaughan, Manager of Donegal Railway Heritage Centre first started work in the museum at the end of 2018, he noticed on one of the walls in an upstairs office, a lovely, but badly faded picture of a stamp of Donegal Town Railway Station. He thought it would make

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May Day Bank Holiday Weekend Sale, 10% Off, Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd May 2020!!

May Day Bank Holiday Weekend Sale, 10% Off Everything, Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd May 2020. Check out “Shop” tab on this website to get your discount on a great selection of Donegal Railway qualifications. 

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We Need Your Help!

As you know, everything is at a standstill for the moment, as globally we all deal with the ramifications of COVID-19. Although we are closed to the public, we are continuing to work offsite in preparation for our return. Unfortunately, we are only part-funded and have a shortfall in running

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“Closing for 2 Weeks: 16.3.20 – 30.3.20”

  PRESS RELEASE 16th March 2020 We are sad to announce that like our neighbours across Donegal and further afield, we are closing for the next two weeks in response to the Covid-19 Virus. This time may be longer, depending on future government directives. During this time our staff will

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“A momentous year at Donegal Railway Museum!”

  PRESS RELEASE 17th December 2019  “A momentous year at Donegal Railway Museum!”   It’s been an extremely busy 12 months in the Donegal Railway Heritage Centre with ambitious plans for the future. Niall McCaughan, Manager stated: “2019 has been a momentous time for the museum, and it’s amazing what

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