Frosses

Village in County Donegal, Ireland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Frosses (Irish: Na Frosa)[1] is a small village in County Donegal, Ireland. It is situated in the south of the county on the R262 regional road, 7 miles (11 km) west of Donegal Town.[2] The local Catholic church is St. Mary's, located on the main street.[3]

CountryIreland
Time zoneUTC+0 (WET)
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Frosses
Na Frosa
Village
The R262 road passes through Frosses
The R262 road passes through Frosses
Frosses is located in Ireland
Frosses
Frosses
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 54°40′07″N 8°14′36″W
CountryIreland
ProvinceUlster
CountyCounty Donegal
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 • Dáil ÉireannDonegal
Time zoneUTC+0 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-1 (IST (WEST))
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History

The name of the village is said to come from the Irish for "showers", which refers to food that fell from the sky and saved locals during the famine. The first chapel in the village was reportedly built in 1780, and completed in 1808.[4] The bell tower was added to the church in 1892.[5]

Amenities

The village contains a community hall, a montessori, a primary school, hairdressers, beauticians, coffee stall, printing shop, basketball court and tennis court.[citation needed]

Transport

The village is served by the 490 bus. It is also served by the TFI Local Link bus.[6]

Notable people

Mary Coughlan, former Tánaiste, has lived in Frosses.[7]

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