Weekly Notes 8/7/2026
CEMETERY MASS
The Cemetery Mass will be celebrated for the departed in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Kilflynn on Wednesday, 8th July at 7.00 pm. Please take this opportunity to tidy up family graves. Please notify friends and relatives of those buried in the Cemetery.
This is an occasion to gather, pray for and remember our loved ones. Masses will be held in the cemeteries unless the weather is very bad. Thanks to all who help with the upkeep of the cemeteries and the committees who work behind the scenes
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Parker’s Pub in Kilflynn hosted the Crotta Hurling Club’s weekly lotto draw on Monday 6th July. The four numbers drawn from the drum by the independent observer, Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 1, 16, 28, and 31. No one won the €8,300 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw:
Patrick Quille, Clounafineela, Kilflynn, Jeanette Lawlor, Ballyrehan, Lixnaw and Brendan Twomey, Crotta Cross, Lixnaw.
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday, 13th July at 10:30 p.m. with an €8,400 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.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intentions for the week in St. Mary’s Church:
Mass will be celebrated, on Wednesday, 8th July at 7.pm in St Mary’s Cemetery, Kilflynn on Friday 10th 10th July:00 a.m.m and Saturday 11th July at 6:00 p.m. Tom Breen Cappa, Kilflynn (Months Mind)
If anyone would like a call, please contact the Parish Office at 066 4018996 or Fr. Jerry Keane 087 2844649.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Kilflynn: Monday 7.00p.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Sick & Retired Priests Fund provides for the ongoing support and care of those who have given their lives in priestly ministry as well as making provision for the payment of unforeseen medical expenses. Collection next weekend 4 th /5 th July. Envelopes are available in both churches
Check www.dioceseofkerry.ie go to Abbeydorney parish and check the newsletter.
Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Saturday August 22nd, the Feast Day of the Queenship of Mary. Many people look forward to this day each year, a day of faith, community, and friendship. A bus will travel from the Pastoral Area. Cost €30 per person. If interested in travelling, please contact the Parish Office 066 4018996.
ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN COMMUNITY GAMES
Congratulations to Lauren McCarthy on winning Gold in Girls U-13 Gymnastics at the National finals on Sunday 5th July in Kilkenny, and for representing the Abbeydorney/Kilflynn area with pride.
We are all so proud of you, Lauren, and your achievements and always with the biggest smile. Well done. Lauren is the daughter of Michelle McCarthy and Tommy McCarthy, the renowned All-Ireland Ploughing Champion.
OLD CEMETERY KILFLYNN – PRAYER EVENING.
A remembrance evening for all those buried in the Old Cemetery in Kilflynn on Monday, 13th July, 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 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.
SUPERCÉILÍ
SuperCéilí comes to Parker’s Pub and Venue in Kilflynn on Saturday, 18th July 2026 for the first time, following numerous requests from North Kerry fans. Let’s go! Doors at 7:30 p.m.Starts at 8:30 p.m., followed by Disco
SuperCéilí is the only show of its type which combines acoustic and digital instruments to create electronic
Irish Dance Music.
The technical wizardry of Peter Staunton and the unmatched stage presence of Sean Leahy combine to create a gigantic sound and spectacle.
SuperCéilí fills dance floors with a unique combination of very old and very new music.
Buy tickets for SuperCéilí at www.parkerspub.com
CROTTA LEISURE CYCLISTS
The group meets at Crotta Cross at 7:00 p.m. every Tuesday. Contact Graham for information at 089 4528603
CROTTA GAA
2026 Garvey’s SuperValu Kerry County Senior Hurling Championship / Craobh Iomána Sinsir Ciarraí 2026
Round 3 Result
Friday, 3 July
Crotta O’Neills 3-17 Tralee Parnell’s 2-12
Lee Strand Kerry Coiste na nÓg
Under 16 Division 1 hurling semi final RESULT
Friday, 3 July
Crotta O’Neill’s 2-19 Kilmoyley 4-10
2026 Garvey’s SuperValu Kerry County Senior Hurling Championship / Craobh Iomána Sinsir Ciarraí 2026
Quarter Finals
Saturday, 11 July
St. Brendan’s v Crotta O’Neill’s @ 2.00
Abbeydorney v Ballyheigue @ 4.00 pm
Best wishes to the Crotta players and their mentors. Well done to Kerry U14’s v Clare played in Currans and the U15’s v Waterford at Austin Stacks Park on Saturday 4th July. Crotta was represented by Dean McElligott, Brian Cronin, Darragh Diggins, Edward Nolan and Jack Kelliher.
Well done to all our Kerry Hurlers
Munster champions Kerry firmly defeated Meath in the TG4 All-Ireland quarter-final, winning by a comprehensive 12 points at a sunny but windy Austin Stack Park in Tralee.Kerry 2-14 to Meath 0-8. Well done to the Kerry players and their mentors, especially Niamh Quinn from Crotta.
Mark Bourke’s Kerry can now look forward to an All-Ireland semi-final where they will play Dublin on July 18th. Well done to all the boys and girls who took part in Tuesday evening’s U6 training session in Crotta on 30th June.
Congratulations, Fiadh & David Cashell, who were this week’s U6 players of the week.
See you all again next Tuesday @ 6:15
Best wishes to Cillian Trant and the Kerry senior footballers who play Dublin in the All Ireland Semi final on Sunday, 12th July in Croke Park.
CEMETERY MASS
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 / Kilflynn Active Retired Group will meet on Wednesday, 8th July in the Abbeydorney Parish Hall at 10:30 a.m. For any enquiries, please contact Marie Williams at 066 7135831 or 085 2524028.
