FASHION SHOW
The annual Kilflynn fashion show is on Friday Nov 15th, in St. Columba’s centre Kilflynn at 8 pm, a night of fashion, style and fun guaranteed, lots of spot prizes, door prize of 100e, and special celebrity Guests on night. Tickets €20 available from Maureen 0879893847, Noreen 0862342455, Niamh 0863144157.
COUNTY TITLE FOR AMY
Congratulations to Crotta representative Amy Cronin who won The County Scor na nÓg solo singing title on Saturday 9th November In Glenbeigh.
The Crotta ballad and music groups Security 2nd place.
Crotta Hurling clubs are immensely proud of all our fantastic Scor na nòg representative Amy Cronin, Ide Hussey, Keira O’Sullivan, Sarah Breen, Sarah Murphy, Ellen Trant, Conor Brennan and Thomas Breen at Saturday nights Kerry Scor na nÒg in Glenbeigh.
Thanks a million to the Crotta scor office Tom Breen and Martina Murphy for all the work put in with the lads. Outstanding achievement.
3 IN A ROW FOR CLANMAURICE
Massive congratulations to Clanmaurice Camogie Club on winning the Munster Intermediate Club Championship Final, beating Ballinora of Cork in Littleton GAA Club, Tipperary this Saturday 9th November on the final score of Ballinora (CORK) 1-12 Clanmaurice (KERRY) 2-14
Well done to the Clanmaurice players and their mentors, especially the Crotta ladies Amy O’Sullivan, Aoife Behan and Jackie Hogan. Congratulations to Amy O’Sullivan on receiving Player of the Match.
Another unreal performance for this exceptional bunch of players and Management – enjoy the celebrations. The victorious team paid a visit to Parkers and Herbert’s on Sunday evening.
HARTY CUP
A tough, competitive game for Tralee CBS senior hurlers on Wednesday afternoon 6th November at Rathkeale, in their first Harty Cup venture against a strong Thurles CBS side.
Final score: The Green 2-12, Thurles CBS 2-25.
Proud doesn’t cover it—these lads made history as the first Kerry team to compete in the Harty Cup in 12 years. They never gave up.
Well done to Tralee CBS players and their mentors, especially the Crotta hurlers Adam Corkey, Ryan Hurley, Dara Nolan, Ryand Houlihan, Alex Relihan, Stephen Shanahan John Donovan (Inj) and Cillian Hurley (Inj).
MUNSTER CLUB HURLING
Munster Premier Intermediate Hurling Semi Final
Abbeydorney take on Cashel King Cormacs in Tom Healy Park, Abbeydorney on Sunday 17th November at 1.15p.m . We wish our neighbours, The Abbeydorney players and their mentors all the best on Sunday.
COMMUNITY WALKWAY
The Community Walkway lights were switched on for the Autumn/ Winter months on Monday 14th October at 7pm.
The lights will be switched on Monday to Friday 7 – 9pm thereafter.
We are blessed to have such a fantastic amenity on our doorstep, and we would encourage people to avail of it. With the busy roads nowadays, the walkway provides a safe and level surface for all ages on which to exercise.
Situated at Crotta GAA pitch, Kilflynn (V92 NW92), the walkway is open to the public daily with no dogs allowed. We hope everybody continues to enjoy the community walkway.
ACTIVE RETIRED
The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group Meeting at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday November 13th in Abbeydorney Parish Hall. Any enquiries call Marie Williams @ 066 7135831.
KILFLYNN N.S ARE CHAMPIONS
There are times in life when we want to stand still, live in the moment and bottle up the memory, on Thursday 7th November at Austin Stacks Park, Tralee was one of those times.
St. Teresa’s National School, Kilflynn football team were crowned the newly Kerry Cumann na mBunscol 4/5 teacher shield final winners and we couldn’t be prouder of this amazing bunch of players!
Leaving the dressing room before the match they were fired up; they were full of belief in their ability and no other option but to win was on their minds. It is this self- belief that encouraged them to dig deep tonight when the going got tough.
When the first ball was thrown in, we knew that mid-field duo Darragh and Michael Óg meant business. They drove at the Ballyduff back line with ferocious determination. The ball moved swiftly, and it met the right man at the right time Rían and he opened our scores with a tasty point. This was followed in close concession with another fabulous point from Darragh.
Not to be outdone by his older brother, up next came a goal from Sean Óg that rattled the net with accuracy! We were in the zone now and Darragh stepped up with another classy point.
What we admire is the versatility of this team, we don’t just rely on our forwards to score and Edward proved on the night. He was next to notch up a score when he powered from his own fullback like to tear open Ballyduff’s defence and kick one over the bar. Not satisfied with just one, he closely followed with his second.
At this point Ballyduff had kicked three points from frees but our team stood their ground. We had nifty passes from J.J, we had Tom covering every blade of grass working as a forward but dropping back when needed, we had Dylan intercepting balls that shouldn’t be his, we had Cody using his fitness and speed to tease his opponents and Charlie using his physical strength to ensure every ball was safe in his hands.
Kilflynn led at half time 1-5 to 3 points, but we knew this game was far from over.
The duffers started the second half with determination, pace and power to kick three crucial points. But they didn’t stop there, a high ball that looked to be going over the bar, hit the back of the net!
It was the heroic efforts of our goalie Ronan that kept us in the game. Following the goal he made two outstanding saves that turned the game in our favour. He spurred the team on and reignited their sense of self-belief.
The ball moved fast with little time left on the clock. A ball that almost reached the corner flag, was scooped up by Rían and he meandered his way through the Ballyduff defence. This movement was done with such speed and in a blink of an eye his rapid shot flew past the Ballyduff goalie. Austin Stacks Park erupted.
A scoreline of 2-5 to 1-6 in the dying minutes of the game. Up burst Edward with the strength of two horses and kicked another fantastic point.
Before we knew it, referee Billy Lacey blew the final whistle and scenes of elation unfolded. It was at that moment that this group of players wrote their names in our history books. This is what school memories are all about.
We couldn’t let the moment pass without mentioning our amazing players on our sidelines- those that have shown us great moments these years, those that cheer when we win and comfort when we lose- Alan, Shauna, Cara, Elsie, Laura, Charlotte, Lochlan, Oisin and our new lucky charm Jayden!
Congratulations and well done to the Kilflynn panel of Ronan Galvin, Edward NolanCharlie Ryan, Cody McKenna, Dylan McElligott, Darragh Diggins (capt), Michael Óg Lynch, Rían Hannon, Tom Relihan, JJ Whyte, Sean Óg Hannon, Shauna McElligott, Cara Nolan, Alan McCarthy, Laura Breen, Elsie Hext, Charlotte Casey, Lochlan Barry, Jayden Molyneaux And Oisin Doyle and to their fantastic mentors Sinead Hogan and Nora Falvey who guided the school to victory in their first year in the Job. Well done again guys, keep it up.
CILL FLAINN ABÚ
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: on Wednesday 13th November at 10.00 a.m, Mass on Friday 15th November at 10.00 a.m. and on Saturday 16th November at 6.00 p.m John Brennan, Rae,Kilflynn (Anniversary) Tracy Shanahan, Kilbricane, Abbeydorney (Anniversary ) Glyn Handley, Crotta, 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.
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. November Lists:. Please return November lists to have your loved ones included in the November Masses. The November Masses are as follows: Kilflynn- on Wednesday 20th & Wednesday 27 th 10.00 a.m. November List Abbeydorney – Sunday 10th 10.00 a.m. – Those who died during the year. Tuesday 19th & Tuesday 26 th 7.00 p.m. November List
ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Confidential number is 087 7086253
NORTH KERRY UNDER 16 A CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
[Thomas ‘Son’ O’Sullivan Memorial Shield]
RESULT
Ballyheigue 0-19 Crotta 1-10 [after extra time]
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 11th November, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 7,9,27 and 30. There was no winner of the 4,500 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Martina Hurley, Ogham Rian, Ballinorig, Ronan Donovan and Kathleen O’Brien, Ballyconnell Close, Kilflynn.
The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn on Monday night 18th November at 10.30p.m with a €4,500 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.
KILFLYNN CITY RUNNING AND WALKING GROUP
Get Couch to 5K Fit in time for Christmas 2024 with the Kilflynn City Running & Walking Group.
The Kilflynn City Running & Walking Group launched their Couch to 5K programme on Thursday 17th October at Kilflynn Community Walkway at Crotta O’Neills Hurling Pitch in Dromakee, Kilflynn.
Entry to the Couch to 5K programme will kick off at 6.45pm, targeting getting on the track for 7pm on the 17th!
Thereafter, the Couch to 5K will be held weekly on Mondays and Thursdays at 7pm in the Kilflynn Community Walkway. Kilflynn City Running & Walking Group members are invited to participate in this programme. Your membership covers this.
Non- Kilflynn City Running & Walking Group members are also invited to participate in the programme at a cost of €20 with the option to become a Kilflynn City Running & Walking Group member (for an additional €30) at the end of the Couch to 5K.
The Couch to 5K is a fantastic opportunity to dip your toes into running, see if it is something you enjoy, gain fitness as well as make new friends.
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
