STACK’S MOUNTAIN HALF MARATHON AND 10KM
The Stacks Mountain Half Marathon & 10km on Saturday 26th April, starting and finishing in Kilflynn village. This wonderful event is entering its third year and is hosted by Kilflynn City and walking club. This year all proceeds will be shared between St. Terersa’s National School, Crotta Hurling Club and Abbeykillix Camogie Club. There are loads of options on the day from running the half marathon and 10 k routes as well as walking the 10 km route. This year, the 10 km route for runners and walkers is over Tullig, back Ballyrehan and up the green road into Kilflynn village. The half marathon starts at 10am, with our walkers heading off at 10.30am and the 10 km run will start at 11am Event tech t-shirt included, Finishers medal for all participants Trophies for winners Entry: €30 for 10k run/walk & €50 for half marathon Register today: www.kilflynncityrun.net.There will be refreshments in Parkers and venue after the event. If you can’t join us on the day, we love your support along the route, cheering on our participants. Best of luck to everyone involved in the event
CROTTA LOTTO GAA RESULTS
Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 21st April, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 1,16,18 and 26. There was no winner of the 2,000 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw:
Denis Griffin, C/o Foley’s Shop, Lixnaw, Ger Mansell, Abbeydorney and Mary Jordan Blennerville, Tralee. The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 28th April at 10.30p.m with a €2,100 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
JIMMY WHITE POOL EXHIBITION
Snooker legend Jimmy White is coming to Kerry on Sunday evening, 1st June ( Bank Holiday weekend), when he plays a pool exhibition at Parker’s Pub and Venue, Kilflynn if anyone wants to pitch their pool skills in a frame against the whirlwind, or any business wants to sponsor a player, send your name by WhatsApp to 087 9794541. Only a limited number of spaces are available. Tickets can be purchased here with proceeds in aid of Kilflynn Community Together. Join us for a night of great entertainment and laughs.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 23rd April at 10.00 a.m.
Mass will be celebrated on Friday 25th April at 10.00 a.m. and on Saturday 26th April at 6.00 p.m. Michael O’Brien, Gortclohy, Kilflynn (Anniversary) and Laurence Flaherty, Fahavane, 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.
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.
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.
ACTIVE RETIRED
Abbeydorney / Kilflynn Active Retired Group are meeting this Wednesday 23rd April at the usual time of 10.30am in the Abbeydorney Parish Community Hall. New members are most welcome, please contact Marie Williams 066 7135831 for any questions you may have.
CROTTA GAA
County Senior title holders Crotta kept their 100 % record intact with a 0-18 to 0-11 victory over Tralee Parnell’s, Tralee in the Senior Hurling League Div 1 Round 5 on Friday 18th April in Caherslee, Tralee, Crotta play Causeway in the next round.
Full Time in Cedral St Conleth’s Park in Round 1 of the 2025 Joe McDonagh Cup Kerry 1-17 to Kildare 0-19 on Saturday 19th April. Well done to Kerry players and their management especially the Crotta players Shane Nolan, Rory Mahony and Sean McGrath. Kerry are home to Carlow in the next round on Saturday 27th April at 2.00p.m in Austin Stack’s Park, Tralee.
Well done to our u12’s who had two very enjoyable and sporting games with Tralee Parnells Hurling & Camogie Club in Caherslee on Thursday evening 17th April.
Both clubs fielded two 9-A-Side teams with game time for everyone.
Thanks to Parnells Young Whistlers for refereeing.
Kerry Coiste na nÓg
Lee Strand Under 14 County Hurling Leagues, Round 2 SATURDAY, 26 APRIL @ 5.00pm
Division 1
Lixnaw v Abbeydorney
Ballyduff v Crotta O’Neill’s.
