Weekly Notes 22/7/2026
MUNSTER TITLE FOR SONNY EGAN
Huge Congratulations and Well done to Sonny Egan, Garrynagore, Lixnaw who won The Senior Storytelling competition at a sun drenched Munster Fleadh in Blackwater College Lismore Co Waterford on Sunday 18th July. A grand total of 21 Munster medals came home to Lixnaw Comhaltas branch members with all first and second place qualifiers heading to the All Ireland Finals in Belfast in August. A fantastic achievement for everyone who got to compete in the Munster finals and we wish the very best of luck to those going to Belfast.
KERRY CAMOGIE
Hard luck to the Kerry senior camogie team, who lost out to Laois in the semi-final of the Intermediate Camogie Championship at Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore they went down to Laois 1-17 to 2-7.The squad had a very successful year, winning Division Two and securing promotion to Division 1B for 2027.
We are very proud of our own Crotta ladies Roisin Quinn, Aoife Behan, Jackie Horgan and Amy O’Sullivan representatives on the team.
KERRY V MAYO
The Kerry Senior footballers take on Mayo in the All Ireland Senior Championship Final this Sunday 26th July at Croke Park with a 15:30 throw-in live on RTÉ and Radio Kerry.
Best wishes to Cillian Trant and his Kerry teammates and management also safe travels to the Kerry supporters to and from Dublin. #CiarraiAbu
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Parker’s Pub in Kilflynn hosted the Crotta Hurling Club’s weekly lotto draw on Monday 20th July. The four numbers drawn from the drum by the independent observer, Sonny Egan, Garrynagore, Lixnaw were 8, 17, 27, and 30. No one won the €8,500 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Catherine Godley, Snipefield, Ardfert, Mike Parker, Kilflynn and Mary Long, Abbeydorney
The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn on Monday, 27th July at 10:30 p.m. with an €8,600 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.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intentions for the week in St. Mary’s Church: There will be No mass on Wednesday morning 22nd July at 10.00am
Mass will be celebrated on Friday 24th July at 10am and Saturday 25th July at 6:00 p.m.
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.
Check www.dioceseofkerry.ie go to Abbeydorney parish and check the newsletter.
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
Crotta GAA & Ballyheigue GAA super U6’s hurlers played a friendly game on Friday evening 17th July.
Fantastic to see the children out enjoying hurling. Thanks to all the wonderful children, parents and coaches.
Keane’s SuperValu County Minor Hurling Championship Semi-Final on Wednesday evening 22nd July, Crotta play Ballyduff at 7.00 pm in the sports field Dromakee. Best wishes to the Crotta players and their mentors.
Kerry have secured their place in the TG4 Ladies All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final on Saturday 18th July, at FBD Semple Stadium, in Thurles they overcame Dublin 2-16 to 1-9. Congratulations to Niamh Quinn, Crotta and her Kerry teammates and their management.
Lee Strand Kerry Coiste na nÓg
County Under 14 Hurling Championship Semi-Final RESULTS
Friday, 17 July
Ballyduff 2-12 Crotta O’Neill’s 1-3
Tralee Parnells 5-11 St. Brendan’s 1-5
ACTIVE RETIRED
The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group enjoyed a wonderful day trip to Lough Derg on Wednesday 15th July . Members took in a relaxing boat trip around the lake before enjoying a delicious lunch at the Lakeside Hotel.
It was a fantastic day filled with friendship, fun, laughter and great company.If you’d like to become part of our friendly and active group, we’d be delighted to welcome you.
For further information, please contact Marie Williams on 066 713 5831 or 085 252 4028.
