KILFLYNN CHRONICLE
Believe it or not it’s been thirty years since the first edition of the Kilflynn Chronicle. It was the brainchild of Fr John Buckley who was curate in the Parish at that time. Since then, fourteen editions have been published. 2024 is also the twentieth anniversary of the first running of the Christmas Cancer Quiz, and the tenth anniversary of the Fairy Festival. To celebrate these milestones, it is intended to publish an ‘Anniversaries’ edition of the magazine, hoping to have it in the shops in early December. The Chronicle is only as good as the material we, the production team, receive. Therefore, if you have an interesting story to tell we would like to hear it. Historical pieces, reports of local groups and organisations, photos, old and new, poetry, indeed, anything of local interest is welcomed for inclusion. The cost of producing a quality magazine is high, so this year we will again publish a directory of all local businesses, with contact numbers, inside the back cover. The price of inclusion is €20, and we ask all local businesses to please support us. Readers always remark that those living away from home love to receive a copy before Christmas. Therefore, in order that the magazine is printed well in advance of Christmas the production team asks that all content is submitted by Monday 28 October. All content should be emailed to kilflynnium@icloud.com or contact John Flaherty at (087) 2352753, Mike Parker at (087) 9794541, Margaret Quille, Joe McAuliffe, T J O’Sullivan, Brendan Tuomey or Frankie Lynch. Old photographs will be returned promptly when scanned. Anyone who would like to help with producing the magazine is more than welcome to join us. To the contributors, the production team is looking forward to hearing from you!
KILFLYNN TODDLER GROUP
The Kilflynn toddler group meets up every Thursday mornings in St. Columbus Centre, Kilflynn (V92 X272) at 10.00-11.30 am for further information contact Maureen on 087 9893847
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 from Friday 6th September to Monday 30th September between the following hours 7.00a.m to 10.00p.m. 7 days a week. This clothes drive raises much needed funds to cover the shortfall in Departmental grants, your support will be greatly appreciated. Please spread the word to your family and friends
Thank you for your support and taking the time and effort to support our fundraising drive.
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 23rd September, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 4,12,19 and 24. There was no winner of the 3,800 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Pat O’Halloran, , Fearr an flainn, Kilflynn, Brendan Godley, Ballylongane Ballyheigue and Lochlan and Aleyah Barry, Clounafinella, Kilflynn
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 30th September at 10.30p.m with a €3,900 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 emphasize enough the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. Your continued support is greatly
ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN CARE GROUP AUTUMN OUTING
On Sunday 6th October to Foynes Flying Boat Museum. Bus leaving Abbeydorney at 12 noon and on to Kilflynn. Lunch 1 -1.30 with tour after. Cost €25 per person.
RECONNECTING WITH SERVICES DAY 2024
For Older Persons takes place on 10th October in The Listowel Arms from 10.00am to 2.00pm – This year’s theme is Personal and Home Safety, and there will be speakers from An Gardai, HSE, Fire Service and many more. There will be a host of Information Stands from Various Agencies. Tea/Coffee and Scones provided. The Event is FREE however, Booking is Essential (No Walk-In). Please Register before 3rd October. For further Information and Registration please contact Ed O’Connor –Email: edoconnor@newkd.ie / P: 087 7794765
CROTTA GAA
North Kerry Under 14 ‘A’ Championship FINAL [Michael Hennessy Memorial Shield]
Crotta O’Neill’s 4-9 Abbeydorney 0-21
Saturday, 21 September congratulations to the Crotta players and their mentor
North Kerry Minor ‘A’ Championship FINAL [Jimmy King Memorial Shield]]
Monday, 23 September
Ballyduff 3 – 17 Crotta O’Neill’s 0 – 14
Congrats to Ballyduff, well done to the Crotta players.
North Kerry Under 21 Hurling Championship
Quarter Finals Friday, 27 September, 7.30pm
Tralee Parnell’s v St. Brendan’s
Saturday, 28 September, 4.00pm.
Lixnaw v Ballyheigue
Abbeydorney v Ballyduff [to be played week beginning 30 Sept.]
Kilmoyley/Crotta have a bye to the semi-final.
Congratulations to former Crotta Gaa hurler Adrian Mahony and his Amsterdam team mates who won the European Hurling Championship on Sunday 22nd Sept with a 0-29 to 2-16 over Luxembourg and won 3 in a row titles. Amsterdam play St Fechins in the Leinster Junior Hurling Championship on Saturday 9th November. Adrian was also the player-manager. Well done.
The closing ceremony of Crotta Academy took place on Sunday morning 22nd September. Giles O’Grady delivered another excellent session with the U9’s.
All the U5’s, U7’s and U9’s were put through their paces before the excitement of treats and medals presentation took place. It’s been another wonderful year with many tears of joy and learning along the way.
Crotta is blessed to have such wonderful and attentive children involved with our Academy. Parents involved in completing the circle are vital and the support and cooperation we receive is brilliant and much appreciated. Finally, a huge Thank You to all our coaches who give their time and experience week in week out. They are always available giving up family time, lunchtime and evenings all to give the kids the best start they can possibly get.
To Paul, Richie, Thomas, Pa, Cyril, Kevin, Pat, James and Damian thanks a million. Thanks to Giles O’Grady for his support and thanks to St. Senans GAA Coiste na nÓg our Relationship is going from strength to strength for the benefit of all our children.
Lastly thanks to our main sponsor Kilflynn Kitchens & Sliding Wardrobes and all people who support our club financially in whatever way we thank you all
Well done to our U7’s who played in the county blitz on Saturday morning 21st September at Caherslee. Fantastic to see both pitches covered with young enthusiastic hurlers from all over the county, credit to GDA’s Giles O’Grady and Colm O’Brien for coordinating the blitz.
Our players were all fantastic and played some wonderful hurling. Keep up the good work lads and lassies
SHANNOW FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
Coming Up in Autumn 2024
Computer Classes
QQI 3—Desktop Publishing— Tuesdays 12.15pm to 2.15pm starting 1st October 2024 to 25th March 2025.
QQI 4—Desktop Publishing — Fridays 11.30am to 2pm starting 4th October 2024 to 28th March 2025.
QQI 3 Desktop Publishing —2.15pm to 4.15pm Fridays starting 4th October 2024 to 28th March 2025.
Parent Workshops
“Supporting Children Through a Traumatic event” – facilitated by Edel Lawlor, Child and Adolescent
Psychotherapist specialising in Play therapy. A traumatic event may be bereavement, illness, hospitalisation, separation, loss of a pet, life changes etc.
When & Where: Wednesday 23rd October from 7pm to 8.30pm at Shannow FRC,
Cost: Free.
Booking is essential, to book a place please contact Shannow FRC on 066 7198018.
“Understanding Teenagers the Joys and the Struggles” – facilitated by Edel Lawlor, Child and Adolescent
Psychotherapist specialising in Play therapy.
Date & Time: Wednesday 6th November from 7pm to 8.30pm, Taking Place Through Zoom
Cost: Free
For Further information or to Register contact us on 0667198018, we will need your email address and phone number in order to send out the link to you.
For information on all the activities and services available in Shannow FRC, watch the local notes or keep up to date on our Facebook/ Instagram page or phone us on 066 7198018 with any query you may have.
ACTIVE RETIRED
The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group Meeting on Wednesday 25th September in the Abbeydorney Parish Hall at 10.30 am. Contact Marie Williams 066 713583
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: on Wednesday 25th September at 10.00 a,m on Friday 27th September at 10.00 a.m. and on Saturday 28th September at 6.00 p.m Ned & Teresa Breen, Knocknacaska, Kilflynn (Anniversary)
If anyone would like a call please contact the Parish Office 066 4018996 or Fr. Jerry Keane 087 2844649.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Kilflynn: Monday 7.00p.m. – 8.00 p.m. Autumn Priest Offering is now due. The envelope can be placed in the basket at the Masses or into the letterbox at the Parish Office. Communion Calls Abbeydorney and Kilflynn Friday 27th at the usual time.
Parish Office closed Tues. & Thurs.. Open Friday 27th 10.00 a.m. -1.00 p.m.
Communion Calls Abbeydorney and Kilflynn Friday 27th at the usual time.
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.
ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Confidential number is 087 7086253
