CROTTA GAA LOTTO RESULTS
Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw on Monday 16th August. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 7,20, 22 and 32.
There was no winner of the 4,800 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw:
P.J Twomey, Crotta, Lixnaw, T.J O’Sullivan, Clogherbrien, Tralee and Tom Cronin Jnr, Irrebeg, Lixnaw
The Next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn, on Monday 23rd August at 10.00p.m in compliance with Covid-19 restrictions. Note the cut off for entry to the €4,900 Jackpot draw (online or locally purchased) is 9:30pm on Monday 23rd August. Tickets available 3 for €5 online visit www.crottagaa.club or this link https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=427#Anchor or Herberts Bar/Village Store, Parker’s Pub, Zam Zam Kabab, Foley Shop Lixnaw, Abbeydorney Post Office, or from any club officer. Many thanks to all who contribute to our weekly Club Lotto. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
ALL IRELAND INTERMEDIATE CAMOGIE
All-Ireland Intermediate Quarter final
Saturday 21st August
All-Ireland Intermediate Quarter final
Antrim v Kerry Venue: St. Rynagh’s Banagher, Co. Offaly Throw in : 3pm Referee: Conor Quinlan
Extra time and result on the day applies.
Best wishes to the Kerry players and their mentors, especially the Crotta players
Aoife Behan, Jackie Horgan and Amy O’Sullivan.
COUNTY TITLE FOR THE PARISH
Congratulations and well done to the Abbeydorney/Kilflynn U11 hurlers who captured the Community Games County Title on Monday evening 16th August. The young hurlers overcame a strong and spirited Kenmare/Kilgarvan in the Final played at Lewis Road. Special mention to Crotta lads Daniel Diggins, Eoin Beire, Bobby & Charlie Ryan who played their part and represented their club and community fantastically
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Masses and Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church:
Wednesday 18th August at 10.00 a.m.
Saturday 21st August at 6.00 p.m. Brendan & Nellie Neenan, Crotta
Parish Office can be contacted by phone 066 4018996 Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. or by email: abbeydorney@dioceseofkerry.ie
Masses from St. Bernard’s Church, Abbeydorney are streamed live on www.dioceseofkerry.ie, on Sunday at 10 a.m. Go to Abbeydorney Parish and click on watch live Mass
WEEKEND MASSES – we will operate on a first come basis. There will be no booking. Sunday obligation will continue to be suspended for some time yet. As before, people can come to Mass on a weekday rather than a Sunday. Some of the oldest among us may return to Mass because they are now fully vaccinated. Funerals remain private family events and the maximum number that may attend a funeral is 50 people, regardless of the size of the church. Weddings The maximum number of people that may attend a wedding is 50 people, regardless of the size of the church. Baptisms already booked may go ahead. Numbers attending with immediate family members only, but not more than ten. . In Abbeydorney the number is 100 made up ‘2 pods of 50’ while Kilflynn can accommodate up to 70. Face coverings/face masks must be worn. Social distancing guidelines must be adhered to.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
The local confidential number is 087 7086253.
COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE
ALONE manages a national support line and additional support for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024
LEGION OF MARY
To celebrate the 100 years of the Legion of Mary on September 7th., they will have an online worldwide consecration to Jesus through Mary on the 8th September, preceded by 33 days of preparation. It begins on August 5th to September 7th. Nightly at 8 p.m. on zoom. ID: 8114083503. Password: 876433.
KERRY SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Crotta 0-14 Abbeydorney 1-11
Three late points by Shane Nolan, on Saturday 14th August in Austin Stacks Park was enough to salvage a late draw for Crotta, and help them to top the table in Group 3. The influential Crotta Captain pulling his side back from the brink, as they were left chase Abbeydorney for most of the afternoon.
A first half goal by Michael Slattery had Abbeydorney 1-9 to 0-5 up at the half time interval, but a resurgence from Crotta in the second half, was enough to leave them top of Group 3, by score difference.
Crotta team and scorers: Richard Nolan, Eamon Shanahan, Sean Weir, Adrian O’Mahony, Sean McGrath, Tomas O’Connor 0-01,Paraic Shanahan, Jeaic McKenna, Shane Nolan 0-07 (0-6F), Paudie Quille, Barry Mahony 0-02, Darragh Kennelly,Donal Hunt 0-1, Declan O’Donoghue 0-02,James Sheehan 0-01
Subs: Cillian Trant for Adrian O’Mahony (37), Sean O’Dongohue for Darragh Kennelly (54), Raymond Nolan for Declan O’Donoghue (54) and Bill Keane for Adrian O’Mahony (60+2) Crotta will play St.Brendan’s Ardfert in the County Senior Hurling Championship Quarter final on Saturday 21st August at 2.00p.m in Austin Stack’s Park The best of luck to the Crotta Senior Hurlers and their mentors.
RADIO MARIA
is an Irish Catholic Radio station that has grown in strength and popularity in recent years. It broadcasts Mass, Rosary, Divine Mercy Hour etc daily. It has many interesting programs. Many people tune in to pray with them. The easiest way to tune in is via the television, Saorview channel 210, (if you go forward one channel from RTE1 you get RTE2, if you go back one from RTE1 you get Radio Maria). There is also a mobile App. All details are on their website, www.radiomaria.ie.
KILFLYNN NOTES
Once again I issue a reminder to anybody wishing to submit any items of interest that you wish to highlight or advertise through these notes. These notes are for the benefit of everybody in Kilflynn and indeed neighbouring parishes but in particular it is to keep our vast amount of people in other parts of the world informed as to what is going on here at home. I invite anybody that has any item of information or notices they wish to advertise to please contact me with same. While I am kept up to speed with several matters of interest in the community by several good people, I would still love to hear from anybody who has any stories or information that they wish to share with our readers. So, if you feel that you have any item of interest, please contact me as I need your help in maintaining this Kilflynn column on a weekly basis. I can be contacted through the following: Phone Numbers: (066) 7135129/ Mobile (087) 9794541 or Email: parkerspub@gmail.com With the deadline of Monday at 12 noon, it is imperative that all news items for inclusion in the Kilflynn Notes be with the writer by 11.00 a.m. on Mondays
