Weekly Notes 2/9/2026

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS

Parker’s Pub in Kilflynn hosted the Crotta Hurling Club’s weekly lotto draw on Monday 31st August. The four numbers drawn from the drum by the independent observer, Sonny Egan, Garrynagore,  Lixnaw, were 7, 9, 11 and 18. No one won the €9,100 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw:   The Dillon Family, Leam, Kilflynn;, Carmel Quinn, Crotta, Kilflynn and Tom Rice, Abbeydorney.
The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn, on Monday, 7th September, at 10:30 p.m. with an €9,200 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.

BALLYHEIGUE PATTERN DAY

On Tuesday 8th September at 11:00 a.m., please join us as we celebrate Our Lady’s Birthday with Bishop Ray Browne in the beautiful setting of Our Lady’s Well & Grotto. Everyone is warmly welcome.

CROTTA GAA

Thank you to all the boys & girls that attended Crotta O’Neill’s Family Fun Eve on Tuesday 25th August at the sportsfield, Dromakee, Kilflynn.
Great fun was had on a damp evening, thank you to all the coaches for organising the fun & games.
There was a special treat for everyone when the ice cream van arrived!
A huge thank you also to Joanne Culhane for providing the face painting and to Brenda Hannon, Brenda McElligott & Maureen Weir for looking after the teas/coffees & treats for everyone.
And finally, thanks a million to our Child Welfare Officer Marie Beirne for organising the event.
North Kerry Under 14 Hurling ‘A’ Championships Round 1
Friday, 28 August at the sportsfield, Dromakee, Kilflynn result:
Crotta O’Neill’s 3-11 to Ballyheigue 2-10. Well done to the players and their mentors. Kerry Petroleum Premier Junior Club Football Championship Quarter-Final result: St Senans 0-15 Listry 3-7 played on Sunday 30th August in Listry.North Kerry Under 14 Hurling Championships Round 2
Friday, 4 September @ 6.30pm
‘A’ Championship –
Crotta O’Neill’s v Tralee Parnells
North Kerry Under 16 Hurling Championships [updated]
Round 1
Sunday, 6 September @ 11.30am
‘A’ Championship –
Crotta O’Neill’s v Kilmoyley
Rounds 2 and 3 on Sundays, 13th and 20th September.
Finals are on Sunday, 4th October.

ACTIVE RETIRED

The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group is meeting again on Wednesday 2nd September in the Abbeydorney Parish Hall at 10.30 a.m. For any enquiries, please contact Marie Williams at 066 7135831 or 085 2524028.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN

Mass Intentions for the week in St. Mary’s Church: Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, 2nd September at 10:00 a.m.  Mass will be celebrated  on Friday 4th September at 10.00a.m (First Friday)   and Saturday 5th September 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.
Parish Office Closed this week. Re-opens Tuesday 8th September.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Kilflynn – Resumes on Monday 7th Sept. at 7.00 p.m.
Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Communion Call on Friday 4th at the usual times.
Kilflynn Altar Society -September: Caroline Lynch, Breda Handley, Trudy Ryan.
Diocesan Needs Collection next weekend 5th/6th September. This collection helps fund many of the diocesan services including ACCORD, St. Senan’s, Safeguarding, Data Protection as well as the promotion of catechetical initiatives.
Check www.dioceseofkerry.ie go to the 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

MEMORY LANE THEATRE

Memory Lane Theatre presents ‘A Tribute to Sigerson Clifford’ featuring his plays ‘The Knave of Diamond’ and ‘Nano’ with poetry, music and songs at Ceolann Cultural Centre, Lixnaw on Sunday 6th September at 8.00 p.m. Cost €15. Bookings 087 6289635

SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES

Social Dance Classes are back: Waltzing, Jiving, Quick Steps Line Dancing, etc. starting Tues 15th of September
Beginners 7-8 Advanced 8-9.
Venue: Listellick school hall Tralee v92wtr8
For bookings contact 0877541631