ALL STAR FOR JACKIE
Congratulations to Jackie Horgan on her selection on the PwC Ireland Soaring Stars Team. A well-deserved recipient in acknowledgement for her outstanding accomplishments and unwavering dedication throughout the 2024 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate Championship season with the Kerry Camogie Senior team.
Jackie will receive her award at the Camogie All Star Awards in Croke Park on Friday 15th November. Well done, Jackie, enjoy the celebrations
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
EDDIE HAYES U-13 TOURNAMENT
The Eddie Hayes – U13 Ground Hurling Tournament will takes place in the sports field, Dromakee, Kilflynn on Sunday 6th October, and the first game is scheduled for 10.30a.m
The list of teams participating is as follows: Crotta, Abbeydorney, Ballyduff, Causeway, Kilmoyley and Lixnaw. If possible, please come along and enjoy this unique ground hurling tournament and see the stars of the future in action. Crotta GAA would like to sincerely thank the Hayes Family for their outstanding support of this tournament for almost 1/4 of a century.
Best of luck to all participating teams.
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 30th September, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 18,20,29 and 31. There was no winner of the 3,900 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Tom Long, Abbeydorney, Eileen Brennan, Rae, Kilflynn and Mary Long, Abbeydorney.
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 7th October 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 emphasize enough the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
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.
REGISTRATION NIGHT
Anyone who wishes to join The Kilflynn Running/walking Club, can do so by attending the Registration night on Wednesday night 2nd October 7.30pm to 9.00p.m in St Columba’s centre, Kilflynn.
Please come along with something for everyone.
CROTTA GAA
U13 Eddie Hayes Ground Hurling Tournament Sunday 6th October at Dromakee.
First Games Throws in at 10:30am
Well done to our U9’s who played in the county blitz on Saturday morning 28th September at Austin Stacks Park. Fantastic opportunity for all the young players from all clubs to get to play in the park. Having watched their seniors all summer now it was their chance to shine on the hallowed sod. Great 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 lassie
The Crotta/Kilmoyley team will play an East Kerry side in County U-21 Hurling Championship on Sunday 6th October at 2.00p.m in the sportsfield, dromakee. Best wishes to the players and their mentors.
North Kerry Under 16 Hurling Championship (Friday, 4th, 6.15pm)
Causeway v Crotta O’Neill’s
RECONNECTING WITH SERVICES DAY 2024
For Older Persons takes place on Thursday 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
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
CROTTA SCOR NA NOG 2024
Anyone interested in taking part for Crotta Scór na nÓg, please contact;
Crotta Scor officer Tom Breen (087) 274 8555
This is aimed at U17’s (Secondary School Children)
Events: Solo Singing, Dancing, Recitation, Story Telling, Set Dancing, Ballad Group, Instrumental Group, Novelty and Quiz
Final take place November 9th
ACTIVE RETIRED
The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group Meeting on Wednesday 2nd October 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 Saturday 5th October at 6.00 p.m James and Catherine O’Connor and their son Thomas, Laccamore and Betty Quinn UK, (Anniversary), Todd Nolan (Anniversary)
Kilflynn Altar Society for October Claire Walsh and Carmel Walsh.
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.
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
