Call for greenways and heritage railways to receive equal treatment Posted on January 12, 2026 by Guest authors The Downpatrick and County Down Railway is asking the government to ensure that heritage railways are treated the same as greenway projects.
Downpatrick Downpatrick and County Down Railway Ireland Rail News standard gauge Rare steam locomotive whistle donated to Northern Ireland railway Guest authors July 10, 2026 0 Northern Ireland’s Downpatrick and County Down Railway (DCDR) has revealed that a visitor has donated an historic whistle to its museum.
Downpatrick Downpatrick and County Down Railway Ireland Rail News standard gauge Volunteer Northern Ireland heritage railway volunteer receives Gaisce award by President Connolly Guest authors December 27, 2025 0 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 Restoration standard gauge Donation from Northern Ireland cathedral helps heritage railway’s flood appeal Guest authors October 14, 2024 0 Down Cathedral in Northern Ireland has donated £2,650 to the Downpatrick & County Down Railway from a fundraising gala concert held in June.
The Downpatrick and County Down Railway is asking the government to ensure that heritage railways are treated the same as greenway projects.