Irish Railways past, present and future

The Irish Railway Record Society promotes Ireland’s Railway heritage to inspire future generations.

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IRRS Membership

Membership is open to all those interested in Irish railways, transport and industrial heritage, catering for over 1,000 members from Ireland, Britain and overseas.

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IRRS Journal

Contains a wealth of news and articles covering all aspects of contemporary and historical railways in Ireland.

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Photo Archive

The IRRS photographic archive comprises over 28,000 images featuring historical photos of Irish locomotives, trains, stations, coaches and wagons.

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Get involved with the Irish Railway Record Society

Discover archival films of Irish railways recorded by enthusiasts during the 1950s to 1990s on our YouTube channel.

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Join the Irish Railway Record Society

Become a member of the IRRS and connect with a community passionate about Irish railways.

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The Members’ Library

There are over 20,000 items including books, pamphlets, current & non-current periodicals and special collections, including timetables & Irish transport reference books. The Historic Railway Law Library has over 1,000 volumes and there is also an exhibition of railway memorabilia.

Archives

Our archives document the history of railways in Ireland and are a rich source of information for our membership and researchers. Our principal archive is located in Dublin City adjacent to Heuston Station.

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Discover and engage with Ireland's railway heritage

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