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Rare Donegal Railway artefact returned from New Zealand!

Donegal Railway Museum has received a unique donation to add to its collection ...and it has come all the way from New Zealand. It has just been donated an original L&LSR Notice Board Plate. The plate donated by Carolyn Humphries who lives in ...

04 Sept 2023 at 14:03

Local News

Fintown train back on track

All aboard! Fintown's scenic train service is back on track and ready to take you on a spin along the tranquil shores of Lough Finn. The service has been in limbo since Covid struck and forced the operators to suspend the timetable until ...

08 Jun 2022 at 20:00

Local News

Can you help identify this artefact at Donegal Railway Heritage Museum?

The Donegal Railway Heritage Museum is trying to identify a mystery railway artefact. It was donated to the museum many years ago and they have taken it to Facebook in hopes of finding out what it’s use is. Their post asks: “Do you know ...

11 Sept 2024 at 12:34

Local News

Cross Border funding for Donegal and Derry Railway heritage projects

The Donegal Railway Museum has been awarded a grant from the Shared Island Civic Society Fund towards two cross-border railway heritage conferences, one in Donegal Town and the other in Derry, as well as the production of a booklet. ...

07 May 2024 at 14:24

Covid-19

Covid-19 places means added challenges for Donegal heritage railway project

Railway preservationists in Donegal town have been working to be ready to reopen their facilities and deal with operating during a pandemic and this week they have turned to the public for help. Their visitor attraction comprises ...

25 Oct 2020 at 21:30

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Controversy over relocation of Inishowen pier crane to Donegal Town

Controversy has erupted in Inishowen regarding Donegal County Council's relocation of the railway crane from Fahan pier, to the quay in Donegal Town, without any community consultation. The West Inishowen History and Heritage ...

01 Mar 2022 at 17:00

Local News

Just the ticket …historic bus on the way back to Donegal

Memories from the days of the County Donegal Railways Road Passenger Service will be rekindled later next month when a 59-year-old bus comes home to Donegal E152’s return to its old depot at Donegal Bus Garage, situated ...

31 Jul 2023 at 13:33

Pictures & Videos

In Pictures: Fine crafts and festive cheer at Donegal Town Christmas Fair

The Donegal Town Christmas Fair took place on Sunday, December 1, organised by the Donegal Railway Museum. Click on the arrows to see Siobhan McGowan's photos of the event READ NEXT: Say Yes To My Dress a huge sucess ...

05 Dec 2024 at 17:01

Features

A matter of Record - Donegal Democrat down the years

This week’s look back at the Democrat archives with Michael McHugh looks at proposals for utilising the Erne for power purposes, decades before it actually came to fruition, the closure of the Londonderry and Lough ...

19 Aug 2023 at 14:20

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 ...

30 Apr 2022 at 09:05

Local News

Just the ticket …historic bus on the way back to Donegal

31 Jul 2023 at 12:41

What's On

Gearing up for the Annual Donegal Vintage Car/Tractor Run

Have you a Vintage Car or Tractor, itching to get it out for a run in scenic Donegal this year? The award-winning Donegal Railway Museum is holding its famous annual Vintage Run on Sunday, August 11, starting ...

06 Aug 2024 at 20:12

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