Donegal Railway Heritage Centre [1996]
A visit on a rainy day in August 1996.
A visit to Donegal Railway Heritage Centre
A visit to Donegal Railway Heritage Centre in Donegal Town. Donegal is one of 5 counties in the island of Ireland that no longer has trains and this heritage centre gives the story of the railway network that once existed in County Donegal
Killybegs
A video presentation about Killybegs Railway Station from Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, Donegal Town.
The Old Station House, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal, F94 EE00, Ireland
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Donegal
A video presentation about Donegal Railway Station, from Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, Donegal Town.
The Old Station House, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal, F94 EE00, Ireland
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Best Attractions and Places to See in Donegal Town, Ireland
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List of Best Things to do in Donegal Town, Ireland
Lough Eske
Donegal Castle
Abbey of the Four Masters (The Abbey)
Muckish Mountain
Donegal Railway Heritage Centre
The Deserted Village of Port
Barnesmore Gap
Gola island
Church of the Sacred Heart
Famine Graveyard
Train Staff
A video presentation about Train Staff, from Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, Donegal Town.
The Old Station House, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal, F94 EE00, Ireland
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Donegal Town Stopover - Places to Visit in Donegal, Ireland
Donegal Town, Ireland - Through the digging that we have been doing throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland to bring those historical famous places as well as those hidden gems which not all people know about, we have come to Donegal Town in Ireland and the stopover we have made.
Donegal town is a town in county Donegal in Ulster, Ireland, and which is found at the mouth of the River Eske and Donegal Bay and overshadowed by the Blue Stack Mountains. The center of this small town is called the Diamond and it is the place for music, poetic, and cultural gatherings in the area.
This was a quick visit to Donegal town - we didn't get deeper into the place to know what could be visited inside and what are the places one could stay at - but we got the chance to reach the Donegal Friary. The Donegal Friary is located on the outskirts of the town where the River Eske joins the Donegal Bay. This friary which was damaged during the war that took place after was considered one of the most influential Franciscan houses in Ireland but which is now nothing but the fragments of the church and the cloister arcade. Visiting this friary is considered beneficial because it will reveal a lot about the history of the place.
We reached Donegal town, got the chance to get inside the friary, walked through the ruins, and enjoyed the scene that combines the old ruins, the water, as well as the birds in one thing; it was really a different experience and a quick visit to a historical place that dates back to the seventeenth century which those visiting Donegal should do.
The Donegal friary is now considered some ruins and remains scattered around the area and these ruins are actually divided into rooms. There is the nave, the tower, the chancel, the aisle, the transept, the chapel, the cloister Garth, the cloister walk, the sacristy, the east range, the north range, the west range, and the Red Hugh O'Donnell.
In addition to visiting the Donegal friary, there are other things one could do in Donegal Town ( and which are beneficial for those who will be staying there for a couple of days to know more about. Those willing to make a tour in Donegal should visit Donegal Castle - which has been believed that there is a tunnel found linking between it and the friary - which is located in the centre of Donegal town. Walking the Blue Stack Way which is a 47 km long from Donegal town to Ardara. There is also the Donegal Railway Heritage Center which will provide the tourists with information about how it used to be like to travel on the narrow gauge railways of county Donegal.
Never visit a place by just looking on those historical monuments and ruins, you should also give yourself the chance to visit those new places which might be worth it as well as be part of the activities that might be taking place in the town or city you are visiting; these things usually make the trip more unforgettable and filled with more fun.
So in addition to those things we have suggested about visiting Donegal town in Ireland, there are also some things which tourists should never forget about doing, such as getting on the Donegal Bay Waterbus which offers daily 75 to 80 minutes tours of Donegal Bay with its many different islands and wildlife. There is also the walking tour which one could bring a guided tour to walk through the hills and mountains of Donegal or the one hour walking tour that takes place in the historical part of Donegal city.
There are always different things one could do in every single city or town he/she is visiting even if the place is not much historical - which should never be the case because why would you be there in the first place? - all what the person will need to do is search, ask those who might have been in the city or town before, and go exploring themselves to come out with the best outcomes at the end.
There are different things to do and different places to visit in Ireland and that is the main reason behind helping you out with those places which we have been to and enjoyed our times - for the adults as well as the kids.
We have done a quick visit to Donegal and managed to come across the Donegal friary only but we will never deny the excitement we had while visiting a place that dates back to the seventeenth century.
There are different things to see in Ireland, such as the Trinity College Dublin which was found in 1592 ( you could also take a tour around Dublin city by buying a ticket to the hop-on hop-off bus tour ( as well as other places which you might be more creative to find, settle on, and eventually visit :-)
Have you ever been to Donegal town in Ireland? Have you visited any of the historical places found there? If you have already been there then share your experience with us, if not then once you take the decision, tell us more about how it goes eventually.
Coach 58
A video presentation about Coach 58, residing at Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, Donegal Town.
The Old Station House, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal, F94 EE00, Ireland
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Track
A video presentation about Railway Track, from Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, Donegal Town.
The Old Station House, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal, F94 EE00, Ireland
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Red Wagon
A video presentation about a red wagon, from Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, Donegal Town.
The Old Station House, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal, F94 EE00, Ireland
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Donegal's Last Railway - The Fintown Railway
In this video, we're riding on the last operational railway in Co. Donegal, the Fintown Railway.
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Coach 28
A video presentation about Coach 28, residing at Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, Donegal Town.
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Buncrana Enterprise Town: Sliabh Sneacht Heritage Centre
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Donegal Town & Donegal Castle, County Donegal in Ulster, Ireland
DONEGAL IRELAND Visitor / Tourist Attraction - Ulster Scots & Scots Irish Museum
Learn about the history of East Donegal and the province of Ulster at Monreagh Heritage and Education Centre near Carrigans Village, County Donegal. Discover your past at our Family History Museum, observe a demonstration of industrial crafts in our History Garden, enjoy a live musical performance, or join in with some traditional Scottish dancing. Watch linen being produced by hand at one of our Heritage Afternoons. View the many artifacts and wall murals on display in our themed rooms.
The museum has an extensive library of free pamphlets, brochures and booklets. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Donegal. The Centre is open to individuals, schools, colleges, history groups, bus tours, holidaymakers or anyone who has an interest in local history and culture.
Monreagh Heritage and Education Centre hosts regular cultural events, workshops, presentations and film evenings. The Centre is open all year, Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm.
Ex Donegal Railway Locomotive No.4 Meenglas Departing Whitehead 28/1/19
On Monday 28th January 2019 Ex Donegal Railway Loco No.4 Meenglas departed the RPSI Base at Whitehead bound for her home at the Foyle Valley Railway Museum in Derry/Londonderry after receiving a cosmetic restoration.
First we see 141 Class loco 142 shunting Meenglas into position under the gantry cranes for loading onto a low loader.
Next we see Meenglas being loaded onto the low loader lorry.
And finally we see Meenglas departing on her journey home.
During her days in service Meenglas would have ran on the 3 foot gauge County Donegal Railway between Derry/Londonderry , Strabane and Donegal.
Sadly the Donegal Railway closed in 1959
Today the only section of the County Donegal Railway still in use is at Fintown which is in use as a heritage railway and it is the only operational railway in County Donegal.
And also the site of the former station in Donegal town has been turned into Donegal Heritage Railway Centre.
And also there is the Foyle Valley Railway Museum in Derry/Londonderry
For years Meenglas was stored outside the site of the Foyle Valley Railway Museum were her condition sadly deteriorated but finally the decision was taken to send her to Whitehead to receive a cosmetic restoration by RPSI Volunteers & Workers of Heritage Engineering Ireland which is the RPSI's In House Engineering Group.
Meenglas departed Derry/Londonderry and arrived at Whitehead on the 30th November 2017.
During her time at Whitehead she received a full body and cab rebuild and refurbishment.
And finally after over a year long restoration Meenglas departing Whitehead on the 28th January 2019 and returned home to the Foyle Valley Railway Museum in Derry/Londonderry.
Meenglas is due to be put onto public display in the near future
The Foyle Valley Railway Museum has been closed for a few years however it is now under new ownership and it is due to fully reopen in the very near future.
As well as that the new owners hope to re open the heritage line that used to run from the museum site and along the banks of the River Foyle.
So with the Return of Meenglas and the re opening of the museum exciting times lie ahead for the Foyle Valley Railway Museum.
Note in the opening shot of this video you can see the boiler (located in the far siding) & underframe (located on the flat wagon being hauled by 142) of a 2nd County Donegal Locomotive No.5 Drumboe in the near future the plan is to restore this loco and return it home to the Donegal Railway Heritage Centre in Donegal Town.
NBR County Donegal Railway railcars 10 and 20 visit
The NBR (Northern Borderlands Railway) had a visit from the County Donegal Railway Railcars 10 and 20. These were on loan from the CDRRL (County Donegal Railway Restoration Limited) which can be found on donegalrailway.com if you are interested in helping to restore the famous narrow gauge Donegal line.
McConville's Flax Mill and Museum
Eugene and Felix McConville's family have been involved in the scutching of flax for linen production for countless years. Together these brothers work to keep this century's old craft alive for future generations by offering tours of their flax museum and water powered flax scutch mill near Dromore in Co Down, Northern Ireland. This is the last water powered scutch mill still working today. We had the pleasure of visiting with Eugene and Felix McConville and got a first hand look at this mighty mill in action.
Tours can be booked by contacting McConville's Mill at 028 9269 2512 or by email at felicitymcconville@hotmail.co.uk
Belturbert Railway Station
The old station house now turned into a museum