FOREVER 19 – AIDAN’S FINAL JOURNEY
On a lovely Friday morning 15th May, Fozzy Forristal, Tom Owens, PJ Meehan were joined by the staff, pupils of St. Teresa’s National School, Kilflynn, Parents, Grandparents and community members who participated in a ‘Memory Mile’ in conjunction with Forever 19 – Aidan’s Final Journey They walked from the school to Crotta Gaa Grounds, where they walked/ran a lap of the Crotta pitch in memory of Aidan, who passed away on Wednesday, 6th August 2025 in Cork University Hospital.
We were honoured to have the brave Fozzy, PJ, Tom and members of the Forristal family accompanying us on this special occasion.
All donations made on Friday will go towards the €35,847 already raised for Brú Columbanus.
Well done to everyone who participated in and supported Friday’s event. To the Gardaí, Mary, and Aidan, thank you so much for your help today and for the kind words spoken.
In memory of Aidan, his father Fozzy and his two friends Tom Owens and PJ Meehan took on an incredible 400km run across Ireland to raise funds for Brú Columbanus, which provides accommodation for families of patients in University Hospital Cork.
The journey began on Saturday 9th May from Brú Columbanus in Cork, continues through Dungarvan, to Aidan’s Granny and Grandad’s house in Glenmore, a place he always loved to go and felt at home , then on to Ballingarry, home of two of the runners, before travelling through Kilmallock and Aidan’s home village of Lixnaw, finally finishing in Ardfert, his place of rest on Wednesday 13th May.
Well done! An unbelievable achievement for a worthy cause.
A journey of remembrance.
Here’s the link to the iDonate page. https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/tomowens1
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Congratulations to the 10 boys and girls from St. Teresa’s National School, Kilflynn who received the sacrament of First Communion in St Mary’s Church, Kilflynn on Saturday 16th May. The celebrant at the edifying ceremony was Fr. Jerry Keane, Abbeydorney P.P and Deacon Francis White.
It was an extremely well-prepared ceremony. The children did themselves, their families and their school proud by the way they participated in the ceremony. The gratitude of all goes to their teacher Mrs Tina O’Connell and Fr. Jerry Keane, Decon Francis White, Mrs Nora Falvey (Principal), and the pupil’s parents for all the work and effort they put into the ceremony and its preparation and who contributed to the First Communion Mass which will have a lasting memory for the 10 children. A special word of thanks to Fergus O’Sullivan, pianist, who accompanied by Mrs. O Connell’s and the school choir. Their beautiful music and singing enriched the ceremony. Each child participated in some way in the ceremony and afterwards all the camera happy relatives that took so many photos for the family album.
The children who received their Communion were Aoife Quilter, Caoimhe Galvin, Ellen Breen, Eoghan O’Brien, Esme Lynch, Hollie McKenna, Jack Flaherty, Katie Flaherty, Lily Walsh and Seoidin Lynch.
To all involved we say ‘Well done’. May the Lord bless them and their families.
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Herbert’s Bar in Kilflynn hosted the Crotta Hurling Club’s weekly lotto draw on Monday 18th May. The four numbers drawn from the drum by the independent observer, Sonny Egan, Garrynagore, Lixnaw were 14, 17, 31, and 32. No one won the €7,600 Jackpot..
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw:
Damien Horgan, Tubrid Beg, Tim Leen, Knocknaska, Kilflynn and Norma O’Donnell, Toureen, Kilflynn
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday, 25th May at 10:30 p.m. with a €7,700 Jackpot.
Tickets are available: 3 for €5 online at www.crottagaa.club or this link: https://tinyurl.com/crotta-club-lotto 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 overemphasize the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
CEMETERY MASSES
Killahan – Monday 6 th July 7.00 p.m. Kyrie Eleison – Tuesday 7 th July 7.00 p.m. St. Mary’s, Kilflynn- Wednesday 8 th July 7.00 p.m. Please take this opportunity to tidy up family graves.
ACTIVE RETIRED
The Abbeydorney / KilflynnActive Retired Group will be meeting again on Wednesday 20th May. Hope to see you all back in the Abbeydorney Parish Hall at 10.30 a.m.. Any enquiries please contact Marie Williams at 066 7135831 or 085 2524028.
BAKE SALE
Relay for Life Kerry in Aid of the Irish Cancer Society are hosting a BAKE SALE on Friday 29th May from 6 – 8pm at St Senan’s GAA Club Mountcoal. There will be delicious homemade treats for all ages. We would appreciate your support. Teas & Coffees available on the day. If anybody would like to do some baking, we would greatly appreciate it.
Contact number: 0874191546
CROTTA LEISURE CYCLISTS
The group meets at Crotta Cross at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. —so no excuses!
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intentions for the week in St. Mary’s Church:
Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, 20th May at 10 a.m. Rita Twomey, Dromakee, Kilflynn (Anniversary) and on Friday 22nd May at 10.00a.m and Saturday 23rd May at 6:00 p.m. John Weir, Castletown (Anniversary)
Kilflynn Altar Society for May: Claire Walsh, 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.
Congratulations to the children from Kilflynn School who received First Holy Communion this weekend. We pray for God’s blessing on the children, their families, their teachers and our parish.
Check www.dioceseofkerry.ie go to Abbeydorney parish and check the newsletter.
CROTTA GAA
The draw for the 2026 Garvey’s SuperValu County Senior Hurling Championship took place on Tuesday, May 12th, in Austin Stack Park. the Crotta club was represented at the draw by Paul Shanahan, Adam O’Sullivan and Mike Parker.
Crotta drawn in Group 3 alongside Abbeydorney and Tralee Parnells. Round one is scheduled for the weekend of the 21st of June.
Groupings are:
1-Ballyduff, Lixnaw, St.Brendan’s
2-Kilmoyley, Ballyheigue, Causeway
3-Abbeydorney, Parnells, Crotta
Hard luck to the Kerry Senior Hurlers, who lost to Derry by two points on Saturday in their final group game of the Christy Ring Cup (Round 5).
Full Time: Derry 2-15 – Kerry 0-19.
The Crotta club was represented by Sean McGrath (fullback) and Jordan Conway who came on as a sub.
Following Saturday’s results, Kerry and Derry will meet in the Christy Ring Cup Final on Saturday May 30th in Croke Park
Kerry’s Christy Ring Cup final and the Dalata Hotel Group All-Ireland U20 Football Championship decider are to be played back to back in Croke Park.
They’re to take place on Saturday May 30th.
The Kingdom hurlers’ match against Derry will start at 3p.m.
The footballers face Tyrone at 5pm.
2026 County Minor Hurling Leagues Round 3 on Wednesday 13th May Division 1
Ballyduff 2-19 Crotta O’Neill’s 1-16
Kerry Coiste na nÓg Under 14 Hurling League
Round 4 results Friday, 15 May
Crotta O’Neill’s 2-20 Causeway 1-4
Co. Senior Hurling League Division 1 results
Friday, 15 May
Crotta O’Neill’s 2-20 Tralee Parnells 2-16
Sunday, 17 May
Lee Strand Kerry Coiste na nÓg Under 16 hurling league Round 4 Division 1
Abbeydorney 4-12 Crotta O’Neills 2-15
McCarthy Insurance Group County Senior League Div 1 Semi Final is on Friday 22nd May: Crotta plays Ballyheigue in the sportsfield, Dromakee, at 7:00 PM.
Lixnaw plays St. Brendan’s in the other semi-final, also on Friday evening. Best of luck to the Crotta players and their mentors.
Keane’s SuperValu Minor Hurling County League Division 1 in Ballyheigue on Wednesday 20th May, at 7 p.m.m Crotta playing Ballyheigue.
Lee Strand Kerry Coiste na nÓg Under 14 Hurling League Round 5 Friday, 22 May, 7.00pm:
Crotta O’Neill’s v St. Brendan’s
Well done to Daniel Diggins representing Kerry development U-15 footballers in Kildare on Saturday 16th May.
Well done to all the boys and girls who took part in Tuesday evening’s U6 training session at the sports field in Dromakee on 12th May
Congratulations to Jaxon Kelly and Alice Molyneaux who were this week’s U6 players of the week.
See you all again next Tuesday @6:15pm in Dromakee
Lee Strand Kerry Coiste na nÓg Under 16 hurling leagues Round 5 Sunday, 24 May @ 11.00am.
Division 1 – Kilmoyley v Crotta O’Neill’s
