“Railway Crane Donated to Museum”

    PRESS RELEASE 2nd February 2023 “Railway Crane Donated to Museum” It has just been announced that an original railway crane has been donated and now installed at the Donegal’s Railway Heritage Museum. The crane had been at a farm outside Manorcunningham at Drumbarnet Lower, for a number of decades,

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Fine Dining & Music at Donegal Railway!

Donegal Railway Heritage Centre was delighted to host a unique night at our museum of fine dining and music till the late hours at the opening night of “A Taste of Donegal”. A unique setting for this wonderful event! Music was provided by The Swingtime Starlets, and great food from

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Restored Donegal Steam Engine Officially Unveiled!

  History has been made in County Donegal with the historic Donegal Steam Engine Drumboe installation, being officially launched after her return home several months ago to Donegal Town. Niall McCaughan, Manager at the Donegal Railway Heritage Museum stated: “This is a major   milestone for us and the County, as this is

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Save the Date for Vintage Car & Tractor Run 2022!

Donegal Vintage Run – 14th August 2022! Have you a Vintage Car or Tractor, itching to get it out for a final run in scenic Donegal, before the summer ends? Donegal Railway Heritage Centre is holding its famous annual Vintage Run on Sunday 14th August, starting at the Railway Centre

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Launch of “The County Donegal Remembered”

Donegal Railway Heritage Centre is delighted to announce the publication of a new railway book, titled “The County Donegal Remembered”, by Jim McBride. Jim has been involved with railway heritage and preservation for decades, and is the Irish Editor of the “Disused Stations”. Jim stated: “This new book on the

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Abbey Hotel Business Membership, May22

Abbey Hotel becomes latest Business Member.

Donegal Railway Heritage museum is delighted to announce that the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town has become a Business Member, to support one of Donegal’s unique heritage attractions. The Museum offers a Membership scheme for Individuals, Students, OAP and Businesses who wish to support the museum in its important work,

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Railway Museum success with Heritage Council Fund

The Donegal Railway Heritage Centre is delighted to announce that it has been successful in in a recent application for funding to the Heritage Council. The funding will go towards the installation of an “interactive railway cab” for kids, big and small of all ages”. This is a first in

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WE’RE HIRING!

Vacancy – Part-Time Finance Administrator & Company Secretary Donegal Railway Heritage Centre is seeking a Part-Time Finance Administrator & Company Secretary, funded by Pobal. The Centre is based in Donegal Town and operates a museum with rolling stock, artefacts, shop, etc. as well as offering room rental and running events

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The Lough Swilly Remembered Talk at Dunfanaghy Workhouse!

Our Swilly Railway talk comes to Dunfanaghy Workhouse on Saturday 26th March, 2pm. See poster for booking details. Saturday 26th March, 2pm, Admission €5. Tel: 074 9136540 to book a place.

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Easter Family FunDay is back!

Donegal Railway Heritage Centre is delighted to announce that its famous “Easter Family Funday” is back again, bigger and better than ever before. Becky, The Easter Bunny stated: “I am really excited about my return to the museum. This is a great experience for kids and families, which includes not

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