Friends of Kinlough Church of Ireland thank supporters as they approach fundraising target

The Friends of Kinlough Church of Ireland group has extended a sincere thanks to everyone who has supported their recent fundraising drive to restore and preserve the beautiful church for the congregation and local community.

The campaign was officially launched last October, with €22,887 of their €25,000 target having been raised to date.

The monies, in conjunction with a grant of €20,000 from Leitrim County Council’s Historical Structure Fund 2021, will contribute to the most significant renovations of the church in living memory including the restoration the clock tower and the waterproofing of the church’s roof.

The church, also known by its titular title of Rossinver Parish Church, is in the heart of Kinlough Village and was built in 1820.

Joan Regan, treasurer of the Church’s Vestry committee, noted how the congregation has been humbled by the response to the campaign.

“We have received donations from our congregation, from our local community, from all across Leitrim and the northwest, and from much further afield.

“Many people from abroad were also in touch to record their family’s connections to the church, while many local people also spoke about the place it holds in Kinlough’s cultural, social, and built heritage.

“We are thrilled with the response and hope to hit our tally of €25,000 in time for the end of March.”

The Friends of Kinlough group has indicated their intention to broaden the church’s use as a community amenity.

The beautiful building at the heart of the village and community lends itself well to musical performances and talks, while the grounds are currently used for dog shows and occasional car-boot-sales.

A well-attended presentation on Leitrim’s and Sligo’s experiences of World War 1, featuring Ballinamore historian Padraig Griffin, author of ‘Leitrim Echoes of the Great War’, and Simone Hickey, an expert on Sligo’s war experiences, took place in the church before the annual Remembrance Service last November.

A jazz concert planned for December was scuppered by public health restrictions but further gigs will take place in 2022.
GoFundMe page

All donations are still welcome at the GoFundMe page as the group hopes to hit their fundraising target of €25,000 by the end of March. Go to if you’d like to contribute: https://gofund.me/ba0b8692

You can keep abreast of all planned activities on the Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ Church-of-Ireland-Kinlough -107754342889486/