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

Donegal's most famous train engine 'Drumboe' has built up a head of steam amongst visitors and train aficionados after it was officially launched this week, after her return several months ago to her home in Donegal Town. The Drumboe project is just ...

18 Aug 2022 at 14:09

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. The ...

06 Aug 2022 at 12:02

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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 will ...

12 Mar 2022 at 11:00

Donegal MD

Famous steam engine begins journey back to Donegal

One of Donegal’s original steam engines has begun its journey back to the county more than 60 years after it went out of service. Drumboe left Whitehead in Co Antrim, where it has been restored, after 11.30am on Saturday on its way to the ...

09 Oct 2021 at 14:09

Local News

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

A new book is to be launched next week, which sets to examine the iconic Lough Swilly train. The new book, titled: "The Lough Swilly Remembered" is written By Jim McBride. Jim has been involved with railway heritage and preservation for ...

13 Nov 2021 at 14:45

Local News

Donegal Railway Heritage Centre to release new book

Donegal Railway Heritage Centre have announced the publification of a new railway book to be released next month, titled "The Lough Swilly Remembered", By Jim McBride. Jim has been involved with railway heritage and preservation for ...

11 Sept 2021 at 14:45

Donegal MD

WATCH: Final stages of restoration of steam engine before its return to Donegal

A date has been set for the return of the first original Donegal steam engine to come back to Donegal in decades. The Drumboe engine was one of half a dozen built for the Donegal railways in 1906 and 1907. It has become the iconic ...

14 Sept 2021 at 11:15

South Donegal

Interactive Railway Cab at Donegal Railway Museum will be first in Ireland

The Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, which is based in Donegal Town has announced that they have received funding for the installation of an “interactive railway cab for kids, big and small of all ages” which will be the first in ...

30 Apr 2022 at 09:05

South Donegal

Donegal Railway Heritage Museum named a National Finalist in Good Causes Awards

A local organisation in Donegal has been announced as a National Finalist in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2023. Donegal Railway Heritage Museum are a small community museum that rescues, restores, showcases, educates ...

26 Jun 2023 at 18:02

South Donegal

In Pictures: Vintage Car Run at Donegal Railway Heritage Museum

Classic car enthusiasts gathered for the Vintage Car Rally at Donegal Railway Heritage Museum. Philip Mulligan was on hand to capture the event in photographs.

13 Aug 2023 at 18:30

South Donegal

In pictures: Donegal Railway Heritage Museum's special Artisan Fair

The Donegal Railway Heritage Museum's special Artisan Fair included local arts, crafts, food many with a heritage theme, mixed throughout the Award Winning Museum on Saturday. Please click on the arrows to go through the ...

19 Aug 2023 at 16:10

Local News

Hop on over to Donegal Town's Railway Museum this Easter

Donegal Railway Heritage Centre has just announced that its famous Easter Family Funday is back, bigger and better than ever before on Easter Saturday, April 8. Donegal Railway Heritage Centre is considered one of the ...

31 Mar 2023 at 11:41

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