Irish Heritage Railway Group

The Irish Heritage Railway Group was formed in 2008 by a group of volunteers with the aim of establishing the first broad gauge (5ft. 3in./1,600mm) heritage line in the Irish republic. Work has already begun in earnest and we are currently in discussions with landowners situated along two shortlisted routes. This task is on course to be completed by winter 2010/2011.

Group meetings are held on a monthly basis to provide progress updates and to decide upon the best way forward for the organisation. Sub-committees are also formed at various times to deal with issues that arise and these convene as and when required.

NEWS

"The Bustitution Railtour" rescheduled [Posted 01.07.10]

It has come to our attention that the IRRS has arranged a railtour for July 17th. To avoid potential conflict with this event and other events to be held in July by the RPSI, we have decided to reschedule "The Bustitution Railtour." The new date for the event is Saturday, August 7th. All bookings received thus far will be valid for the new date... [more]

"The Bustitution Railtour": Saturday, July 10th, 2010 [Posted 11.06.10]

The Irish Heritage Railway Group is proud to present "The Bustitution Railtour" - an opportunity to visit two special sites of railway interest. Join us as we travel by coach to Dunsandle, Co. Galway for a rare chance to inspect the locomotive and rolling stock installed at the old station building on the former Loughrea Branch, before moving on to Moyasta, Co. Clare for a journey behind steam locomotive No. 5, ‘Slieve Callan’, on a restored section of the West Clare Railway... [more]

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On July 12th 2009 the IHRG held a small event to celebrate 60 years since the last of the GSR's Drumm Battery Trains was withdrawn from service... [more]