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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 14:33

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Full steam ahead as National Steam Rally set to return to Stradbally

The National Steam Rally, held at Stradbally Hall, Laois, is the premier event in the Irish Steam Preservation Society’s calendar. Over 20,000 people will flock to Stradbally for a fun-filled, family-friendly weekend that is bursting at the seams ...

26 Jul 2022 at 08:33

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Traditional harbour crane a beautiful addition to historic Donegal pier

A traditional hand-cranked harbour crane has been installed on the old pier in Donegal Town. The old pier, known locally as the small pier, predates the main pier by the Old Abbey Graveyard. It is where steamships would have docked for hundreds ...

28 Feb 2022 at 11:33

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Stradbally Woodland Railway is open this Sunday

Stradbally Woodland Railway is open again on this Sunday for small kids and big kids alike. The steam engines will be running in through the Stradbally Woods from 11am to 4pm on the day. The steam engine Róisín and diesel engine Rusty will be ...

01 Apr 2022 at 15:33

Sailor who rescued historic steamship Daniel Adamson awarded medal

A sailor who rescued and restored a century-old tug boat has been awarded a medal. Dan Cross, from Liverpool, received the Merchant Navy Medal for his efforts in renovating the steamship Daniel Adamson, the Department for Transport (DfT) ...

05 Sept 2022 at 11:19

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Green history made by Laois steam engine on Electric Picnic site

Just weeks after the Electric Picnic packed up the Stradbally Woodland Railway made history in the Laois town On Saturday, September 24 it became the first passenger train to be hauled by a steam locomotive using a 100% renewable ...

15 Oct 2022 at 15:33

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Gaeltacht students explore the future of technology and, innovation

Ninety school students from three Irish Language speaking secondary schools in Donegal took part in the Údarás na Gaeltachta Workshop on IT Innovations for Sustainability. Students from Pobalscoil na Rosann (Rosses Community ...

24 May 2022 at 21:33

‘Diverse, inclusive, innovative’ festival to take place in Birmingham

The curator of an inclusive festival hopes it will “break down barriers” for black and minority creatives in the music and event industries, and create positive memories for attendees. Betty Adesanya, 34, who is based in ...

05 Apr 2023 at 07:00

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PHOTOS: No. 131 steam engine comes to Dundalk

Click the 'Next >' arrow above or 'Next Story' below to go through the gallery Saturday saw a moment of Irish Railway Preservation history when the Q Class 4-4-0 No. 131 steam engine carried passengers out of Dundalk. ...

04 Apr 2023 at 19:33

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Steam rally takes place in neighbouring Laois this weekend

Get ready to embark on a captivating journey through time as the 59th National Steam Rally rolls into Stradbally this weekend, August 6 and Bank Holiday Monday, August 7. This eagerly awaited event, hosted by ...

05 Aug 2023 at 18:33

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Derry to host NI Science Festival

CAPTION: Pictured (left to right), Eamon Durey (Nerve Centre), Joe Carlin (NI Science Festival Education Manager), Robert Watson (Woodland Trust), Sarah Jones (NISF), Mayor of Derry City and Strabane ...

13 Jan 2024 at 16:33

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Phoenix Diesel & Steam Train Special comes to Dundalk this weekend

Saturday will see a moment of Irish Railway Preservation when the Q Class 4-4-0 No. 131 steam engine will carry passengers out of Dundalk. No.131 was built in February 1901 as part of a class of 13 ...

29 Mar 2023 at 18:33

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