DONEGAL Railway Heritage Museum has this week unveiled its Strategic Plan for 2026–2030.
This document outlines the philosophy that will guide them as they strive to become one of the North West’s flagship attractions and community amenities over the coming years.
In recent weeks, Donegal Railway Heritage Museum has announced several new grant-funded initiatives and developments.
These include securing LEADER funding through DLDC for a miniature railway feasibility study, launching the Shared Island-funded ‘Reconnecting through Culture’ project, and acquiring a range of exciting new railway artefacts at auction.
Speaking following the launch of the four-year plan, museum manager Marty Gilroy said: “We are very proud to launch our Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, a document that gives shape to the direction we have been developing at the museum over the past year.
“This plan sets out our intention to broaden our focus and engage wider audiences, placing greater emphasis on the social and cultural contexts of our railway history and the human stories that shaped and were shaped by it.
“While we intend to embrace new directions, however, this document also reaffirms our commitment to our core mission: to rescue, restore, showcase and celebrate the rich railway heritage of Donegal.”
Mr Gilroy said the launch offers the museum an opportunity to invite stakeholders and the community to get in touch, visit the museum, see its work, and share ideas for projects they would like to see in the coming years.
“We appreciate any and all feedback and support, and we look forward to welcoming new faces and old friends in the coming weeks, months and years,” he concluded.
More information, updates and contact information can be found on donegalrailway.com or the museum’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
