Last days of Donegal rail network to be explored at Railway Museum presentation

Donegal Railway Heritage Museum in Donegal Town is set to host railway historian Joe Begley for a presentation on the last days of the Donegal railway network.

The ‘Last Days of the Wee Donegal’ presentation will take place on Sunday, July 20 at 3pm. The mainstay of the presentation will be colour photographs by railway photographer David Soggee from a visit in July 1959. They provide a snapshot of the railway in its last days of operation.

Donegal Railway Heritage Museum shared: “After almost a century of service, the late 1950s saw the coming of the end of the County Donegal Railways Joint Committee and its operations. As the news spread, railway enthusiasts from far and wide came to the county to travel on the lines and make their own photographic record.

“Joe is a recognised authority on the Donegal railways, having worked alongside Steve Flanders on the revised editions of Dr E.M. Patterson’s classic histories - The County Donegal Railways and The Lough Swilly Railway - and is one of the museum’s most dedicated supporting members.”

Donegal Railway Heritage Museum say they are very excited to welcome Joe back, and look forward to welcoming visitors along for what promises to be a fascinating afternoon.

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This event is free and there is an option of paying €5 by way of a donation to the museum. Booking is required and can be secured on the website.

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