“Seeking the Swilly” – Book Launch & Talk, Saturday 29th, 3pm

Venue: Donegal Railway Museum Donegal Railway Museum is delighted to announce  the official book launch “Seeking the Swilly” by Hugh Dougherty and talk on Saturday 29th June, 3pm. This follows on from the success of Hugh’s previous book, the “County Donegal Railways Bus Services” which was launched at our Museum last

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Cruinniú na nÓg @ Donegal Railway Museum, 15th June 2024

Cruinniú na nÓg 2024 A day of free creativity for children and young people Join us for a Family Fun event hosted by the Donegal Town Community Chamber and the Donegal Railway Museum to celebrate our town’s 550th anniversary! 🎪🎨🚂 Mark your calendars for Saturday, 15th June , from 12-4pm

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Donegal Railway Easter FunDay, 24

Easter Family FunDay is back – Saturday 30th March 2024!

The Award Winning Donegal Railway Museum is delighted to announce that its famous “Easter Family Funday” is back again, bigger and better than ever before, on Easter Saturday. The Easter Bunny stated: “I am really excited about my return to the museum. This is a great experience for kids and

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Easter Fun Day @ Donegal Railway, 23

Easter Family FunDay is back – Saturday 8th April 2023!

Donegal Railway Heritage Centre is delighted to announce that its famous “Easter Family Funday” is back again, bigger and better than ever before. 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 only

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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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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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Donegal Railway Heritage Trail Guide launched

The Donegal Railway Heritage Centre is delighted to announce that after securing the funding through the “Creative Ireland” programme administered by Donegal County Council, they  have now produced a map of the entire county, showing a selection of some of the main Donegal railway heritage still to be seen across the County, (and

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Drumboe, the Donegal Steam Engine at Donegal Railway Heritage Museum, October 2021

Black Friday & Christmas Offers!

“Visit Santa @ Donegal Railway Museum” BLACK FRIDAY IS HERE!! We are delighted to announce a string of Black Friday Offers, and the better news is that these great offers will continue until Christmas so that you can get all of your Christmas shopping sorted! Remember too that every purchase

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Drumboe, the Donegal Steam Engine at Donegal Railway Heritage Museum, October 2021

The Donegal Steam Engine returns Home!

12th October 2021 History was made last weekend when the historic Donegal Steam Engine Drumboe, returned to Donegal Town. Early on Saturday morning, Drumboe was carefully lifted out of her home for the last few years at the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland, Whitehead, and placed on a low-loader for

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