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Watch: Fantastic display of vintage cars and tractors in Donegal Town

Donegal Railway Heritage Centre held its famous annual Vintage Run on Sunda, starting at the Railway Centre in Donegal Town,Tyrconnell Street, just below Donegal Castle, and ending at Biddy’s O’Barnes. All funding going directly to the upkeep of the ...

14 Aug 2022 at 16:29

South Donegal

Famous 'Drumboe' Donegal train engine gets a new 'steam' of life!

...several months ago to her home in Donegal Town. The Drumboe project is just the latest in a number of initiatives at the DONEGAL RAILWAY HERITAGE MUSEUM (DRHM) which has also seen the installation of Ireland’s first interactive railway cab in recent months and which has...

18 Aug 2022 at 14:09

Donegal Life

See the full list of 60 free events in Donegal as part of National Heritage Week

National Heritage Week gets underway this Saturday, August 13, and runs until Sunday, August 21 and there are about 60 free events taking place in Donegal as well as some digital projects on-line. This year’s theme is Sustainable Heritage and the ...

10 Aug 2022 at 07:30

South Donegal

Donegal Railway Heritage Centre to hold its annual, famous vintage run

The Donegal Railway Heritage Centre is holding its famous annual vintage run on Sunday, August 14. The event starts at the Railway Centre in Donegal Town, Tyrconnell Street, just below Donegal Castle, and ends at the well-known Biddy O’Barnes. ...

06 Aug 2022 at 12:02

Donegal Life

Volunteering is key to making our communities a better place - DLDC chairman Patsy McGonagle

Volunteering is key to making our communities inclusive, resilient, and equipped to deal with the toughest challenges - that’s the message from Patsy McGonagle, the chairman of the Patsy McGonagle, Chairman, Donegal Local Development Company. ...

05 Aug 2022 at 16:08

What's On

Easter Bunny at the Railway Heritage Centre - book now to secure your place

Donegal Railway Heritage Centre is putting plans in place for a fantastic Easter family fun day. The event takes place on Saturday, April 16 from 1pm to 5.30pm. After the challenges of the last two years, it is hoped that this year’s event ...

12 Mar 2022 at 11:00

Donegal Life

Bringing Donegal heritage back to life with unique map

A unique map which outlines Donegal Railway heritage in Donegal and across the border has been produced. Manager of the railway Museum, Niall McCaughan, said: “In recent years there has been an increased interest in railway heritage, ...

24 Feb 2022 at 11:43

Donegal MD

Famous steam engine begins journey back to Donegal

... Drumboe left Whitehead in Co Antrim, where it has been restored, after 11.30am on Saturday on its way to the DONEGAL RAILWAY HERITAGE MUSEUM in Donegal Town where it will go on display. The 45-tonne engine, which is travelling on a low-loader, will be...

09 Oct 2021 at 14:09

Pictures & Videos

WATCH: Last steam loco to haul a passenger train to Donegal Town returns after restoration work

The last steam locomotive to haul a passenger train through the Barnsemore Gap was back in Donegal Town this weekend. The 45-tonne Drumboe has just undergone a major €100,000 restoration job at the Railway Preservation Society of ...

10 Oct 2021 at 13:34

Local News

New book to examine the long lost days of Donegal's Lough Swilly train

...Tavern, Fahan Talk & Book Launch ______________________________ ______ Wednesday 24th November, 5:00pm Venue: DONEGAL RAILWAY HERITAGE MUSEUM Launch (Live streamed on Facebook)

13 Nov 2021 at 14:45

What's On

Families, prepare yourselves for a wonderful week of children’s entertainment across Donegal

Wainfest, Donegal’s annual arts and book festival for children, is preparing to ‘blaze a trail’ across Donegal in the coming week as it celebrates its 25th year. With public health guidelines easing, the festival team have ...

01 Oct 2021 at 16:19

Local News

Famous steam locomotive is set to return to Donegal after major restoration project

...will be on view for a short period mid-afternoon in the town centre, before her final short journey to the DONEGAL RAILWAY HERITAGE MUSEUM. This engine has come full circle, as it was the very last engine to operate a passenger service in the county...

01 Oct 2021 at 15:53

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