A great-grandfather from Donegal has had a longer than normal wait to celebrate his 18th birthday.
Philip Timoney from Ballintra was born on 29th February 1948. Although he is 72 years old, this is only his 18th birthday.
Philip is one of a special group of leap year babies whose birthday only comes around every four years.
And he’s making sure that the milestone 18th birthday is a big one!
Philip Timoney from Ballintra
The Drumhome farmer and retired auctioneer is throwing a big birthday party at home to blow out his 18 candles.
Philip will be joined by his wife Margaret, four children, seven grandchildren and his one-year-old great-grandaughter Kayla for the big occasion.
And the Timoneys will have another big event to celebrate when Philip and Margaret mark their 50th wedding anniversary in September.
A past Chairman of the Irish Tug of War Association, Philip keeps himself busy on his farm. He made the headlines two years ago when his donkey gave birth to twins – a rare occurrence. He attends the Ballinasloe Horse Fair every year without fail.
Philip Timoney’s famous twin donkeys
Philip is looking forward to his 18th party tonight, but he says this is only a warm-up for his 21st!
Happy Birthday Philip.