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Donegal Railway Heritage Centre

Visit the Donegal Railway Heritage Centre and find out just what it was like to travel on the narrow gauge railways of County Donegal. Stretching from Derry and Strabane to Glenties and Ballyshannon, the County Donegal Railway provided the essential transport for farmers and fishermen, businessmen and builder’s housewives and schoolchildren-everyone that needed to get about. The Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, which included an historical presentation artefacts and sales shop is dedicated to reawakening interest in Donegal's railway past.

Directions:

On the road past the Station house, we are located in the original station house.

Admission Prices:

Adults €3.50 Child Age 5-15 €2.00 Family 2 Adults & 2 Kids €10.00 Under 5 free

History of Donegal Railway:

Throughout the many years of its existence it provided a vital transport service to the communities it served. It was an important local employer, providing jobs for hundreds of people, teaching useful skills and bringing valuable wages into many homes. Even its very buildings contributed to the local scene with families settled and children raised in the station houses and crossing keepers’ cottages.

Opening Months/Times:

(Oct - May) Mon - Fri from 10am - 5pm (Jun - Sept) Mon - Sat & most Sundays from 10am - 5pm

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