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

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

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

  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

  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