The Award Winning County Donegal Heritage Railway Museum’s (also known as the CDRRL) aims are to develop and promote a robust and dynamic railway heritage facility, which will be of interest across a wide section of society, but particularly to the local community. We wish to keep the history and unique heritage of the County Donegal Railways alive through the running of the Museum and the economic restoration of rolling stock and traction. We contribute to Donegal town and the wider area through being a major part of Donegal’s tourist offer, creating employment, bringing investment into the area, being an important community asset used by all, playing an important part in the cultural life of the town, and being a mecca for railway enthusiasts globally! As a charity like many heritage groups, we would not exist without the support of Members and the wider public. Members help sustain this local organisation while enjoying many outstanding benefits throughout the year.
We have exciting plans for the new future including:
Upgrading our museum and improve visitor experience
Continue to rescue, restore and showcase Donegal’s Railway Heritage
Record the stories of the Donegal Railway before they are lost forever
Increased Community engagement, including outreach to local schools
Focus on becoming more sustainable
New Donegal Railway publications and general Merchandise
Working with other external stakeholders in continuing to develop our unique offer, in playing a central part in local tourism and economic regeneration
Focus on longer-term, operating Donegal stock near Donegal Town!
Membership Benefits:
Free admission to the museum 2 x per year
Members only monthly electronic newsletter with advance notice of events, programs, and offers
Complementary Limited edition Railway Badge
Discount to rent museum spaces for private events
Phoenix Magazine (electronic version)
Discounts in our Museum Shop
And most importantly of all, knowing that you are supporting our unique work in rescuing, showcasing, educating and celebrating our unique Donegal railway heritage for current and future generations
Additional Business Membership benefits include (as well as the above):
Staff visit events
Link on our Sponsors page on our Website/ Facebook Page
Opportunity to Sponsor an artefact
If you would like to become a Business member or donate, please either complete this and form and return it to us , or send a cheque to County Donegal Railway Restoration CLG, Tyrconnell Street, Donegal Town, Co Donegal. Please ensure you supply an email address for all future correspondence as we are working towards a paperless system where possible. There is an additional charge of €10 per year to receive a hard copy of the Phoenix. If you have any questions or you would like any more information please do not hesitate to contact us.
For further information contact the Manager directly at [email protected]
The Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town who recently became a Business Member
The Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town who recently became a Business Member
This is a special Membership plan for Businesses and large groups who are keen to help support our work of rescuing, restoring, showcasing, and celebrating our unique Donegal Railway Heritage.
As well as offering a yearly Business Membership, we also offer a special 3 – Year Business Membership for a discounted one-off contribution of €250. For further information contact the Manager directly at [email protected]
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