ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group will be meeting at Abbeydorney Parish Hall at 9.30 am for our trip out to Ardfert Quarry on Wednesday 1st October. We will meet at the regular time of 10.30am on Wednesday 8th October in the Parish Hall. All enquiries please contact Marie Williams; 0667135831 or 0852524028.
Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Care Group Autumn Outing to 7 Hogs, Castlegregory on Sunday 12th October. Bus leaving Abbeydorney 12.15, Kilflynn 12.30. Lunch at 2 o’clock.
“Wild West” themed 21st birthday
Tiana Ward, Tralee (4th from the left Seated) had a blast celebrating her 21st birthday surrounded by family and friends in Parkers Pub and venue, Kilflynn on Saturday evening,
SHANNOW FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
Adult Sewing Classes – Tuesdays from 10am to 12noon –contact Nuala on 087 6530585 Computer Classes: QQI Level 3 Desktop Publishing –starting 3rd October. QQI Level 5 Desktop Publishing – Fridays 11am to 2pm starting 3rd October QQI Level 3 Digital Media – Tuesdays 12.15pm to 2.15pm starting 7th October Smartphone & Tablet Course – Tuesdays 10am to 12noon starting 7th October Drop-in Family Support – Wednesdays from 10.30am to 12.30pm – free confidential service. For further information on any of the above or to book a place contact Shannow FRC on 066 7198018.
CROTTA GAA
Huge congratulations to our own Jackie Horgan who has been named on the 2025 PwC Camogie Soaring Stars team.
A well-deserved award for Jackie who was very consistent for Kerry in their run to the All-Ireland Intermediate Final.
We also send our congratulations to Aoife Fitzgerald, Rachel McCarthy and Patrice Diggin who were also named on the Soaring Stars team.
Adams of Tralee – The Fiat Professionals North Kerry Senior Hurling Championship Semi Final
On Wednesday 24th September in Abbeydorney
Result:
Abbeydorney 4-13 Crotta 1-12
Congratulations to Abbeydorney the players and management, well done to The Crotta players.
Sports Capital Funding:
Crotta O’ Neills are delighted to learn that we have been allocated funding under the recent Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership, Sports Club Grant 2024 program. This is fantastic news for our club. These funds helped with the purchase of additional playing equipment to meet the growing numbers within the club. Thanks again to KRSP for your valued support to the local community.
North Kerry Under 13 Hurling ‘A ‘Championship Round 2 Saturday, 27 September at the sport field Dromakee, Kilflynn
Abbeydorney 2-12 to Crotta 1-05.
An historic day for North Kerry football Board on Sunday 28th September, playing their first game at senior county championship level under the North Kerry banner in 70 years.
Garveys SuperValu SFC Rd2. Played at Fitzgerald stadium, Killarney
North Kerry 3.16 (25) St Kieran’s 2.16(22)
Congratulations to the North Kerry players and their mentors, especially the St. Senan’s footballers Conor Kennelly, Cillian Trant, Ruairi O’Connell and Tomas Dillon
HISTORY MAKERS North Kerry play Kenmare Shamrocks in the next round on Sunday 5th October in Fitzgerald stadium, Killarney.
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 29th September, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 8,9,20 and 25. There was no winner of the 4,300 Jackpot.=
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Paddy Quilter, Lixnaw, Jeanette Lawlor, Ballyrehan, Lixnaw and Cathal McLaughlin, Cloughmills, Co. Antrim
The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn on Monday night 6th October at 10.30p.m with a €4,400 Jackpot.
Tickets available 3 for €5 online visit www.crottagaa.club or this link https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=427#Anchor 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
After a very successful vintage weekend in Kilflynn on June 14th/15th, Kilflynn Vintage Club were delighted to present their beneficiaries Down Syndrome Kerry Branch, Rosemary Centre Tralee, Kilflynn National School, Kilflynn Graveyard Committee, and Kilflynn Defibrillator Group with their cheques on Friday 19th September in Parkers Pub and venue, Kilflynn. Front row: Gerry Fuller (Kilflynn Defibrillator Group), Timmy O’Hehir (Rosemary Centre Tralee), Helena Brennan (Kilflynn Vintage Club Chairperson) Peggy Fitzmaurice (Down Syndrome), Maire O’Connell (St Teresa NS), Tom Breen (Kilflynn Graveyard Committee) and Phil Hannafin (Kilflynn Vintage Club Treasurer) Back Row: Frankie Lynch, Ray Brennan, John Kelly, Kevin O’Mahoney, Connie Leen, Tom McElligott, Helen Fuller, Margaret Quinlan, Nora Falvey, Josephine Flood, Joe Brennan And Michael Fitzmaurice.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 4th October at 6.00pm for Ned & Teresa Breen, Knocknacaska, Kilflynn (Anniversey)
Kilflynn Altar Society for October – 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.. Check www.dioceseofkerry.ie go to Abbeydorney parish and check the newsletter.
ST SENANS GAA CLUB LOTTO DRAW 29TH SEPTEMBER 2025
Jackpot €2,700
Numbers Drawn: 17,18,21,23, No jackpot winner.
Lucky dip:
€30 each: Tom Mc Carthy Duagh, Tom Enright Leam Kilflynn.
€ 20 each: Emily Walsh Halfway, John Mc Grath Listowel, Mike Kissane Beaufort.
Next week’s Jackpot €2,800
Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5 available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, Halfway Bar, or Play online.
Thank you for your continued support.
