BEST OF LUCK TO CROTTA IN THE ALL IRELAND SCOR FINAL
On Saturday 6th May all roads lead to Killarney for the 2023 All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Final at the Gleneagle INEC Arena. WE would like to wish to the Crotta O’Neills Instrumental Music Group of Conor Brennan, Thomas Breen, Sarah Murphy, Ellen Trant and Grace Hannon Linnane, their music mentor Aoife Murphy and Club Scor office Tom Breen the very best of luck in the All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Ceol Uirlise Final. Best wishes also to our fellow Kerry competitors Glenflesk-Ballad Group, Spa-Set Dancing and Tralee Parnells Quiz team, and all other competitors participating on Saturday.
PARKER’S PUB AND VENUE
Presents An evening with 1985 World Snooker Champion DENNIS TAYLOR
On Saturday 3rd June 2023 at 7.30p.m Doors open 6.30p.m
Proceeds in aid of St Teresa’s National School, Kilflynn.
Come along for a fun filled evening as Snooker Dennis Taylor tells stories of snooker’s most memorable moments through the years, and even some pool.
Opportunity to play a frame of pool against Dennis!
Meet and Greet!
Photo Opportunities!
Audience Q & A!
Raffle and Action!
An Evening of Stories, Laughter, Trick shots and Pool, not to be missed!
Any person who wants to play Dennis or any business who wants to sponsor a frame on the night please text Mike Parker on 087 9794541.
Tickets will be available shortly only €15 available at www.Eventbrite.ie or from Parker’s Pub 066 71 35129.
KERRY MINOR LADIES
Congratulations and well done to the Kerry camogie Minor team on reaching the All-Ireland Minor C final after their incredible victory against Wicklow! In Moneygall, Co Tipperary on Sunday 30th April, Especially Rosin Quinn, Crotta who received the player of the match, with her excellent display at full back. The Kerry team showed incredible skill and determination on the field, we can’t wait to see them face off against Down in the final.
Scór na bPaistí
The Scór na bPaistí county final took place on Saturday 29th April in Glenbeigh/Glencar Sports Hall.
The quiz was held in the Intermediate school Killorglin. Well done to the @crotta.gaa competitors who represented the club, every single one of them, made their club, school and parents proud. The Crotta club was represented by was Jude Doyle, Aine Abeyta, Jennifer Casey and Sarah O’Drscoll in the quiz, with Ide Hussey in the Solo Singing, Caoimhe Sheehy in Solo Dancing and Laura Breen, Leah, Orlaith Brennan, Ide Hussey and Jennifer Casey in the Ballad Group.
Thanks to all the above-mentioned kids, who worked very hard over the past several weeks to bring all the pieces together – Thanks are due also to the mentors – John O’Flaherty Quiz, Tina Enright Ballad Group, Nora Falvey principal of St. Teresa’s National School, Kilflynn, the parents and the Club Scor office Tom Breen.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: on Wednesday 3rd May at 10.00a.m., Friday 5th May (First Friday) at 10a.m and Saturday 6th May at 11.00 a.m. First Holy Communion and on Saturday 6th May at 6.00 p.m. Lena Mulvihill, Stack’s Mountain, Kilflynn, Laurence Flaherty, Fahavane, Kilflynn.
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.
Webcam has been installed in Kilflynn Church – To watch Masses go to www.dioceseofkerry.ie – Abbeydorney Parish and click on ‘watch Mass’. Diocesan
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group are meeting on Wednesday, 3rd May, at 10.30am for lunch in the Parish Hall. New members are always welcome. Please contact 066 7135831 for further details.
CLOTHING DRIVE
St. Teresa’s National School, Kilflynn are holding a clothing recycling drive fundraising.
Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes, shoes, bed linen, curtains, towels, bags, belts and soft toys. Please Donate only clean dry and rewardable clothing as we cannot accept wet, dirty or damaged clothes or goods. No Duvets. Drop your bags to the Crotta Hurling Club house, Dromakee, Kilflynn is extended to Monday 15th May between the following hours 10.00a.m to 8.00p.m. 7 days a week. Thank you for your support and taking the time and effort to support our fundraising drive.
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday 1st May at Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn.
The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 6,13,20 and 26. There was no winner of the 3,900 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Ger McCarthy, Lissanearla, Abbeydorney, Hannah Her Castleisland and Timothy Quilter, Mouncoal, Listowel.
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn. on Monday 1st May at 10.30p.m with a €4,000 Jackpot.
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 Herbert’s Bar/Village Store, Parker’s Pub, Zam Zam Kabab, Foley Shop Lixnaw, Abbeydorney Post Office or from Club ticket sellers. Many thanks to all who contribute to our weekly Club Lotto. The Club cannot emphasise enough the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
CROTTA U-05s
The Crotta U5 hurling returned on Sunday afternoon 30th April at the sports field Dromakee, Kilflynn. Very enjoyable session with happy kiddies enjoying the sunshine and socialising with their newfound buddies. Training continues each Sunday 1:15 – 2pm in Dromakee. Anybody who would like to be added to text service or wants more information please message Paul Shanahan on 0879715781. Hurleys and helmets are provided so just bring the kids along and give it a go.
COUNTY SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE DIV 1
County League Senior result : Lixnaw 1.11 Crotta 1.15 played in Lixnaw on Friday 28th April .
Crotta are away to Dr. Crokes on Thursday evening 4th April at 7.00p.m
KILFLYNN TODDLER GROUP
The Kilflynn toddler group meets up every Thursday mornings in St. Columbus Centre, Kilflynn at 10.00-11.30 am
ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Confidential number 087 7086253. St. Vincent de Paul Society clothes can be donated locally at the Disposal Facility at Abbeydorney GAA Complex or the Railway Bar Car Park, Lixnaw. Your support is greatly appreciated.
ALONE
are currently looking for befriending volunteers in your area. Visit www.alone.ie for more details and to sign up. If you have concerns about your own wellbeing or are an older person who would like to receive ALONE’s Support & Befriending services, contact ALONE on 0818 222 024 from 8am – 8pm, seven days a week
