Obituary: Leonard Timoney, Letterkenny – ‘A man of quiet strength and unwavering loyalty’


THE funeral took place in Fintown on Sunday, November 17 of Leonard Timoney, Ballymacool, Letterkenny and formerly of Meenatawey, Fintown. Mr Timoney passed away peacefully in the gentle care of the staff of the Donegal Hospice on Thursday, November 14. Requiem Mass took place  in St Colmcille’s Church in Fintown and Mr Timoney was buried […]

Downings born priest gets Papal appointment


A DOWNINGS born priest has received a Papal appointment which will see him being responsible for seminaries and the formation of priests around the world. The Vatican this week announced that Monsignor Eamonn McLaughlin has been appointed by Pope Francis to the position of adjunct under-secretary of the Formation Office of the Dicastery for the […]

Éigse Sheagháin Bháin Mhic Meanman in Fintown next week


The much celebrated Éigse Sheagháin Bháin Mhic Meanman is taking place in Fintown from Friday 17th to Sunday 19 November. Aodh Mac Ruairí, Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga na Gaeltachta Láir will officially open the éigse in Áras Sheagháin Bháin on Friday at 8.30p.m. This will be followed by Léacht na hÉigse titled ‘Teanga, Dúchas agus Nádúr […]

Great turnout for Gemma’s Legacy of Hope dip


THERE was a great turnout for the first face-to-face annual New Year’s dip in aid of Gemma’s Legacy of Hope on Sunday. Swimmers braved the cold water at the Keadue Blockyard at 1pm to raise funds for the community counselling service which covers the Rosses and Fintown areas. The organisers thanked everyone who took part […]

World’s ‘cuddliest’ sheep find great home near Fintown


HIKERS around Lough Finn, near Fintown, have been stopped in their tracks in recent times by a breed of sheep that looks more like an adorable stuffed animal! The Valais blacknose sheep, otherwise known as the Walliser Schwarznasenschaf, have been turning heads on Farm Achla. Dubbed the “world’s cuddliest sheep” they can be found grazing […]

€1.1 million investment for Fintown water supply


  Water consumers in the Fintown area of Co Donegal have benefited from a €1.1 million investment by Irish Water which has connected the Fintown water supply to the Glenties supply to ensure improved water quality to the Fintown area. As part of the project Irish Water has constructed almost 5km of water mains in […]

Boil Water Notice for Fintown Public Water Supply


  Donegal County Council and Irish Water have issued a Boil Water Notice on the Fintown Public Water Supply and Meenmore – Meenatinney group water scheme to protect consumers following advice from the Health Service Executive.  A routine water sample has detected cryptosporidium in the treated water coming from the Fintown Water Treatment Plant and […]