Northern Ireland heritage railway volunteer receives Gaisce award by President Connolly Posted on December 27, 2025 by Guest authors Downpatrick and County Down Railway volunteer Shea McKee received a Gaisce Gold Award from Uachtarán na hÉireann / President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, last week.
Downpatrick Downpatrick and County Down Railway Ireland Rail News standard gauge video YouTube Ballast drop on Irish heritage railway emulates main line practice Guest authors May 14, 2025 0 The Downpatrick and County Down Railway in Northern Ireland is the first Irish heritage line to operate an authentic ballast train.
Downpatrick Downpatrick and County Down Railway Rail News standard gauge Northern Irish steam heating van scrapped Guest authors May 15, 2025 0 The Downpatrick and County Down Railway’s ex-CIÉ BR Steam Heating Van No. 3189 came to an end yesterday (14th May).
Downpatrick Downpatrick and County Down Railway Rail News standard gauge Downpatrick & County Down Railway Reach Milestone with No. 124 Guest authors June 17, 2025 0 The Downpatrick & County Down Railway have reached a new milestone with the preservation of ex-Iarnród Éireann 121 class GM diesel loco No.124.
Downpatrick and County Down Railway volunteer Shea McKee received a Gaisce Gold Award from Uachtarán na hÉireann / President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, last week.