SHEILA WINS THE CROTTA LOTTO JACKPOT
There was great demand for Crotta hurling club weekly lottery tickets at the weekend with everyone striving their best to win the Big Jackpot of 9,300.
Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn was the venue for the weekly lotto draw on Monday 13th May. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the Independent observer: Sonny Egan, Garrynagore, Lixnaw were 6,15,18 and 20.
There was one winner of the Jackpot. Congratulations to Sheila O’Sullivan, Crotta Cross, Lixnaw, who scooped the Big Lotto Jackpot.
Sheila and her Family are great supporter of the club and of the weekly lotto and bought her lucky ticket online www.clubforce.com, and was the toast of Kilflynn and beyond on Tuesday morning as the news of his big win circulated and she is looking forward to be presented with his cheque of €9,300.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw:
Margaret Sheehan, Ballyconnell , Kilflynn. Cathal McLaughlin, Cloughmills, Co. Antrim.
And Siobhan Horgan, Ballyconnell Heights, Kilflynn.
The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar Kilflynn on Monday night 20th May at 10.30p.m with a €2,000 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.
KERRY SENIOR HURLERS
The Kerry Senior Hurling team will be training in the home of the County Senior Hurling Champions on Wednesday 15th May at 7:30pm at the sports field Dromakee Kilflynn.
Kerry captain Tomas O’Connor and his Crotta club mates Bill Keane and Rory Mahony along with their Kerry teammates will be put through their paces by County Manager Stephen Molumphy as they prepare for their upcoming Joe McDonagh fixtures.
We would strongly Encourage all young players to come along and see their county hero’s up close. The senior players will take time to meet the young players afterwards and will sign autographs and take any photos requested.
Please come along, this is a unique and fantastic opportunity for our young Hurlers & Camogie players
Night not to be missed.
OLD CEMETERY PRAYER EVENING
We have a remembrance evening for all those buried in the old cemetery in Kilflynn village on Wednesday 12th June, at 7 30p.m joining us will be Fr. Jerry Keane and Rev Jim Stevens.
Please join us to recall and honour the memory of our families and neighbours and all that have gone before us, and those that may no longer have people to remember them.
This gathering will give everybody the opportunity, if they wish, to contribute to the upkeep of the cemetery. looking forward to seeing you, and others who may be interested in joining our prayer evening. There will be light refreshments afterwards in St Columba’s Centre. In the event of unsuitable weather conditions, the ceremony will be held indoors.
CEMETERY MASSES
Killahan – Monday 1st July at 7.00 p.m. Kyrie Eleison – Tuesday 2nd July at 7.00 p.m. St. Mary’s, Kilflynn- Wednesday 3rd July at 7.00 p.m.
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group social meeting in the Abbeydorney Parish Hall Wednesday 15th May at 10.30am . I will have more information about our day trip to Valentia on the 22nd May. Deposit will be required to secure a seat for the trip. Our tour guide will be Donal O’Sullivan, who will point out the many historical sites along the way. We will be stopping in Caherciveen to view Daniel O’Connell’s church, on to Valentia Island and the slate quarry, the Transatlantic Cable Museum and The Skellig Experience Visitors centre. Enquiries contact Marie Williams at 066 7135831.
KERRY SENIOR HURLERS
Kerry will play Offaly in Round 4 of the Joe McDonagh Cup on Sunday 19th May at 1pm in Glenisk O’Connor Park Tullamore. The Crotta hurling club will be represented by Bill Keane, Tomas O’Connor and Rory Mahony on the Kerry side. Best wishes to the Kerry players and their mentors.
ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN CARE GROUP
Summer outing to Killarney on Sunday 9th June. Buses leaving both villages at 11.30a.m Cost €40 per person
CROTTA GAA
On Tuesday, 7 May Kerry Coiste na nÓg Under 13 Co. Hurling League
RESULTS
Ballyduff 0 – 9 Crotta O’Neills 0 – 6
The Crotta senior hurlers had a busy schedule last week, in the County league div 1, on Friday evening 10th May they travelled to lerrig and had a four points victory over the home side on scoreline of Crotta 0-16 to Kilmoyley 1-09, on Sunday afternoon 12th May In Ballyheigue they had a 3-20 to 0-16 victory over Ballyheigue in a backgame. Crotta are at home to Causeway on Friday evening 17th May in the final round of the county league at 7.00p.m
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: on Wednesday 15th May at 10.00 a.m.
Friday 17th May at 10.00 a.m. Saturday 18th May at 11.00 a.m. First Holy Communion and on Saturday 18th May at 6.00 p.m.
Kilflynn Altar Society for May: Sheila Walsh, Mary Moloney, Norah Brady.
Abbeydorney Presbytery Phone number has been disconnected. All queries to the Parish Office 066 4018996.
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
Webcam has been installed in Kilflynn Church – To watch Masses go to www.dioceseofkerry.ie – Abbeydorney Parish and click on ‘watch Mass’. Diocesan.
ALONE
The organisation that enables older people age at home are looking for Telephone and Visitation Volunteers to support older people in the community. Call 0801 222 024 please or see ALONE.ie/Volunteer for more information
KILFLYNN FAIRY FESTIVAL
Calling all families to embark on a mystical journey at the Kilflynn Fairy Festival! Get ready to be spellbound as we open our gates on June 29th at 4.00pm with an enchanting parade that will ignite your imagination.
Sunday morning awaits with an enchanting fairy trail, where every twist and turn unveils new wonders. From 11am onwards, join us for a day packed with entertainment, featuring your favorite characters and magical surprises around every corner!
Book Today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/kilflynn-fairy-festival…
CROTTA UNDERAGE HURLING
Crotta Academy Training (U5 U7 & U9) continues each Sunday morning at the sportsfield, dromakee, Kilflynn. Hurling friendships and enjoyment are the aim of the sessions. New members are always welcome to come along and try hurling at any time. Gear provided. Contact Paul Shanahan 0879715781 or message the page and we will put you in touch with the correct age group.
