KILFLYNN VINTAGE WEEKEND 2025
Kilflynn is all set for the annual Kilflynn Vintage Weekend which takes place from Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June. There is a fantastic weekend in store for all ages.
The weekend’s events kick off at 7pm on Saturday evening where the Vintage Tractor Run will depart the village. On return their will be a barbeque in the village to kick off the weekend.
The Vintage Car and Honda 50 Run will depart the village at 11am Sunday morning. At 12 noon the official opening of the field will take place and the day’s events will get underway. There will be a wide variety of vintage displays including cars, tractors, motorbikes, stationary engines, steam engines, threshers, forge and blacksmith demonstrations as well as much more.
Sunday is very much a family day out with entertainment for all ages provided. For the younger generations there will be bouncing castles, face painting, novelty games and a puppet show! For the adults there will be live music and entertainment throughout the day by “The Singing Jarvey”, as well as some great displays of machinery from by-gone-days.
The Kilflynn Vintage Club greatly appreciates the support that the local community and surrounding areas give us each year. It is because of this support that the club has thrived over the last 29 years. With the help of your support the club has raised funds for numerous different charities and local groups. We hope to see you all in Kilflynn from June 14th -15th for what will be a fantastic weekend of celebrations!
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 11th June at 10.00 a.m. Joseph and Mary O’Neill, Gortclohy, Kilflynn Friday 13th June at 10.00a.m and on Saturday 14th June at 6.00 p.m. Elizabeth Moloney and the deceased members of the Moloney Family, Cappa, Kilflynn (Anniversary) , John, Josie and Mossie Collins, Tralee (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.. 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.
Kilflynn Altar Society for June: Anne O’Halloran, Eileen Hannon and Joe Jameson.
PARKER’S PUB
Kilflynn Vintage rally weekend 2025
Saturday night 14th June: Music with The Scart Ramblers.
After the vintage tractor run.
Sunday evening 15th June 6.00 to 8.00pm Music, Songs and craic with Spailpin Ballad Group.
Monday evening 16th June at 7.30p.m PIG N PORTER
CEMETERY MASSES
Killahan – Monday 30th June 7.00 p.m. Kyrie Eleison – Tuesday 1 st July 7.00 p.m. St. Mary’s, Kilflynn- Wednesday 2 nd July 7.00 p.m.
CROTTA GAA
Crotta Senior hurlers will commence their Garvey’s SuperValu County Senior Hurling Championship on Sunday 14th June against St. Brendan’s Ardfert at 2.00p.m in Austin Stacks Park, Tralee. Best wishes to the players and their management.
Well done to all the boys and girls who took part in this morning’s U6 training session on 8th June at the sports field, Dromakee.
Congratulations to Liam O’Leary and Bebhinn O’Carroll who were this week’s U6 players of the week.
The Crotta Hurling Club would like to expressly thank Tom and Denise Relihan of Relihan Dismantlers & Car Breakers for their amazing sponsorship of the club’s new dugouts. Tom and Denise have always been very supportive of the club over the years as well as all activities within our community. We are very appreciative of this kind and generous gesture which further enhances the club’s facilities and will benefit current and future members long into the future. Thank you.
The Crotta U17’s hurlers took part in the Elevens Of Kerry Tournament on Monday May 19th and Wednesday 21st May at The Kerry GAA Centre of Excellence, Currans. On night one the lads had wins over Abbeydorney, Kenmare, and Causeway. These results put the team into the cup group for night 2. Night 2 was finals night for the Cup, Shield and Plate. With wins over Ballyheigue (3-06 to 1-06) and Ballyduff (1-04 to 1-02) the lads topped their group. Kerry coaching officer Joe Costello, Paudie Dineen and tournament sponsor James Ryall of Ryall Travel presented the Cup to Crotta captain Cian O’Connor. Ryall Travel also very kindly provided the Crotta team with specially designed tournament jerseys. Crotta Panel: Adam Corkery, Ryan Hurley, Aidan Beirne, John Donavan, Cian O’Connor, Cillian Hurley, Alex Relihan, Fionn Hannon, Ewan Somers, Stephen Shanahan, Matt Cronin, James Doody Paddy Cronin, Darren McElligott and Tadgh Doran. Thanks to all the organizers and co-ordinators for running the tournament. Special thanks to James and Elaine of Ryall Travel for their amazing, continued sponsoring of the tournament.
OLD CEMETERY KILFLYNN – PRAYER EVENING
We will have a remembrance evening for all those buried in the Old Cemetery in Kilflynn, on Monday 16th June at 7.00 p.m. Joining us will be Fr. Jerry Keane and Rev. Jim Stephens. This gathering will give everybody the opportunity, if they so wish, to contribute to the upkeep of the cemetery. There will be light refreshments afterwards in St. Columba’s Centre.
In the event of unsuitable weather conditions, the ceremony will be held indoors.
ACTIVE RETIRED
The Abbeydorney / Kilflynn Active Retired Group will be back in the Parish Hall on the 11th of June, at the usual time of 10.30am. Day trip to County Clare on 18th June, details to follow. All enquiries to Marie at 0667135831 New members are most welcome.
KERRY CAMOGIE
After a fantastic Round 1 victory, Kerry are heading into Round 2 of the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship full of confidence — and the next challenge awaits!
Venue: Liatroim Fontenoys GAC
Date: Saturday, June 14th Time: 2:00 PM
Down vs Kerry
The team will be looking to build on their winning start as they face a strong Down side this weekend. Every game counts — and your support can make all the difference! Best wishes to the Kerry players and their mentors, especially the Crotta ladies Amy O’Sullivan, Roisin Quinn, Aoife Behan, Niamh Quinn and Jackie Horgan joint captain.
CROTTA LOTTO GAA RESULTS
Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 9th June, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 4,6,9 and 23. There was no winner of the 2,700 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Peter McGrath, C/o Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn, Helen Enright, Glenoe, Listowel and Yvonne Dennehy, (Online).
The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn on Monday night 16th June at 10.30p.m with a €2,800 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
