STACK’S MOUNTAIN HALF MARATHON & 10KM
Great news for Crotta and indeed Kilflynn community with the news that Kilflynn City Running Club are once again to host the Stack’s Mountain Half Marathon & 10km on 26th April 2025.
The organisers have very kindly chosen Kilflynn National School, Crotta GAA and Abbeykilix Camogie Club as the beneficiaries of the funds raised by this event.
As a club we would strongly encourage all our players and their families to participate on the 26th April and help raise much helpful funding for the schools and clubs as-well as benefiting your own health and wellbeing in the process.
Kilflynn City Running group have a fabulous tradition of hosting & organising community events and have to date raised over €53K for various charities.
The group have always delivered a very enjoyable and family orientated day out for all.
Participants can take part in the 21km (Must Be Aged 18+) or the 10km (Must Be Aged 15+). You can run, walk or jog in the 10k event. The 21k is for runners only.
Each participant will receive their event medal & T-Shirt with food and refreshments also being provided in the village on the day.
Once again, we would strongly encourage everybody to get out and about and join in to help make this a memorable and successful event for our community.
Keep Saturday April 26th in your diary and spread the word.
Registration for Stack’s Mountain Half Marathon is now open
https://eventmaster.ie/event/JxwmUpvHRk
Thank you for your support.
CROTTA GAA NEWS
Scór na bPáistí 2025 entries (for national school ages) are open; please contact Crotta Scór officer Tom Breen on (087) 274 8555 if interested. Categories: Solo Singing, Music Group, Set Dancing, Quiz Team, Ballad Group, Story Telling, Novelty Act and Solo MusicWe would love to hear from you
Kerry Senior Hurlers travelled to Kildare in Round 2 of the 2025 Allianz Hurling League, Division 2 on Saturday 1st February in Cedral St. Conleth’s Park, and were defeated by the home side on the final scoreline of Kildare 2-28 to Kerry 0-17. Kerry played their first game under new manager John Griffin. Griffin handed out ten debuts, six of those starters. The Crotta Hurling Club was represented by Rory McGrath (Midfield) and Sean McGrath (Came on as a sub), who were making their senior debuts in the Green and Gold jersey, including Shane Nolan (full forward). Next up for Kerry is a home game against Derry on Sunday 9th February.
Goals in either half from Niamh Ní Chonchúir and Siofra O’Shea gave TG4 All Ireland champions Kerry their first win in Division 1 of the Lidl National Football League at a windswept SETU Arena,Waterford on Bank Holiday Monday 3rd February on the final scoreline of Kerry 2-06 to Waterford 0-9
Congratulations and well done to Niamh Quinn, Crotta who made her Kerry Senior debut coming on a sub in the second half. We wish Niamh and her Kerry team mates the best of luck for the 2025 season.
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
Active Retired Group will be meeting again on Wednesday 5th February in the Abbeydorney Parish Hall. Enquiries call Marie Williams on 0667135831. All are welcome
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church
Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 5th February at 10.00 a.m. Mary & Ned Joe Leen, Cappa, Kilflynn and deceased members of the Leen family. Mary & Maurice Buckley, Cappa, Kilflynn & deceased members of Buckley family on Friday 7th February at 10.00 a.m. and on Saturday 8th February at 6.00 p.m
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.
KIlflynn Altar Society for January Caroline Lynch, Breda Handley, Trudy Ryan
Inclement Weather: In the event of Masses being cancelled for safety reasons, bad weather notice will be on the Abbeydorney page of the Diocesan website. Check www.dioceseofkerry.ie go to Abbeydorney parish and check the newsletter.
Kilflynn Altar Society for February: Noreen O’Brien, Maureen Weir, Helen Kelly -Fuller
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.
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 3rd February, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 1,18,30 and 31. There was no winner of the 5,700 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Maire Sheehan, Castlecove, Castletown, Kilflynn, Seanie McElligott, The Waterfall, Kilflynn and Hilda Doody, Upper Tullig, Kilflynn. The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn on Monday night 10th February at 10.30p.m with a €5,700 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.
VACANCIES
Abbeydorney Development Company vacancies on the Community Employment Scheme
Historical Research / Kitchen Assistant, Laundry Assistants, Environmental Workers, Administrator,ReceptionistFull job descriptions are available on request. Eligibility to participate on a CE is generally linked to those who are over 21 years of age and in receipt of an Irish social welfare payment for 1 year or more. Please drop your CV to the CE Office, email
abbeydevcom.ltd@gmail.com or telephone 066 7135831 or ask your local DSP/KLAS officers to forward your det
