CROTTA GAA
Crotta GAA are running a video race night in both Herbert’s and Parker’s Bars Kilflynn on Saturday 7th February. First race at 8.00p.m
This will be a very enjoyable night out, while supporting your club and a chance to meet up with friends and neighbours.
Thanks a million as always for your support.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church:
Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 28th January at 10.00 a.m., Friday 30th January at 10.00 a.m. and Saturday 31st January at 6.00 p.m. Mary Fuller, Fahavane (Anniversary)
Kilflynn Altar Society for January Anne O’Halloran, Eileen Hannon, Joe Jameson.
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.
Feast of St. Blaise Tuesday 3 rd February. Blessing of throats before and after the 6.00 p.m. Mass in Kilflynn on Saturday 31st and before and after 10.00 a.m. Mass in Abbeydorney on Sunday 1 st February
Dates for the Diary: Pledge for Confirmation Children: – Abbeydorney Sunday 15th February (Temperance Sunday) 10.00 a.m. Confirmation: Abbeydorney Wednesday 25th February 11.00 a.m. First Communion: Abbeydorney Saturday 9th May 11.00 a.m. Kilflynn Saturday 16th May 11.00 a.m.
CROTTA GAA
Well done to the Causeway Comprehensive School footballers and their management who booked their place in the Munster final on Thursday 22nd January in Coolard on the final scoreline of Causeway 5-11 to Kilrush 3-11, especially the Crotta player Evan O’Sullivan. We wish them the best of luck in the final
Well done to everyone involved, especially the Crotta players Ryan Hurley and Cillian Hurley and their Tralee CBS Teammates who booked their place Corn Uí Mhuirí Final on Saturday 24th January, on the final scoreline CBS The Green : 1-15 (18) to St Francis College Rochestown: 0-7 (7) best wishes in the final lads.
Scór na bPáistí 2026 entries (for national school ages) are open; please contact Crotta Scór officer Tom Breen at your earliest convenience on (087) 274 8555 if interested.
County Finals are scheduled for March 21st at An Tintean Ballybunion.
Categories: Solo Singing, Music Group, Set Dancing, Solo Dancing, Quiz Team, Ballad Group, Story Telling, Novelty Act and Solo Music. We really would love to hear from you.
Allianz Hurling League, Roinn 2
Kerry Senior Hurlers commence their Allianz National Hurling League 2026 / Sraith Náisiúnta Iomána Allianz 2026
Division 2 campaign on Saturday 24th January against Derry in Celtic Park
Full time score:
Kerry: 5-23
Derry: 0-12. Well done to the Kerry hurlers, especially Crotta hurler Sean McGrath. Kerry host Westmeath in the 2026 Allianz Hurling League Division 2 Round 2 on Sunday 1st February in Austin Stack’s Park, Tralee at 2.00p..m best wishes to the Kerry players and their mentors, especially the Crotta players Jordan Conway and Sean McGrath.
Full -Time in Fitzgerald Stadium in the 2026 Allianz Football League Division 1 Round 1. Kerry 2-18 to Roscommon 1-20. Well done to St. Senan’s/ Crotta player Cillian Trant and his Kerry team mates, Kerry travel to Donegal on Sunday to play the home side in the next round.
Kerry kicked off their Lidl Ladies National Football League campaign with a win over Dublin on Saturday 24th January in JYSK Park, Round Tower on the final score 2-09 to 0-09!
Well done to everyone involved in the victory, especially our own Niamh Quinn.
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn active retired group meeting on Wednesday, 28th January at the Parish Hall, Abbeydorney at our usual time of 10.30am. Any enquiries please contact Marie Williams; 066 7135831 or 0852524028.
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 26th January, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 3,20,28 and 30. There was no winner of the 6,000 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Margaret Keane, Connolly Park, Tralee, Connie Leen, Garrynagore, Lixnaw and Francis Fitzgerald, The Cloisters, Abbeydorney
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 2nd February at 10.30p.m with a €6,100 Jackpot.
Tickets available 3 for €5 online visit 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 emphasize enough the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. Your continued support is greatly appreciated
FORÓIGE
Foróige wishes to support young people in Abbeydorney by starting a Foróige Youth Club, and we need adult volunteers to make it happen. Foróige Clubs provide space for young people to develop leadership, life skills and have fun. Foróige has three different club types: Foróige Juniors (10-12), Youth Club (12-17) and Special interest (10-17). It is fun, rewarding, exciting and hugely beneficial for all involved. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Trudy McQuaid, Club Development Officer, at 086 834 4978
KILLARNEY THEATRE COMPANY
The Killarney Theatre Company will be in Abbeydorney Parish Hall on Thursday, 12th February at 8pm with the hilarious new comedy, “Robbed” by Ray O’Sullivan. Please contact Ray on 087 2279657 to book tickets.
