KILFLYNN DRAMA GROUP
In association with Kilflynn Community Together presents a Sam Cree’s hilarious play “Don’t Tell The Wife” on Wednesday 1st and Sunday 5th March in St Columbas Centre, Kilflynn. with extra nights added on March 10th and 11th due to popular demand. Saturday 4th March and Sunday 5th nights are booked out.
Set in the 1960s, the play centres around a plumber and his wife, a plumber’s apprentice, and a neighbour for whom gossip seems to be a God-given right to part with.
Doors open 7.30p.m Curtain 8.00p.m nightly. Bookings Maureen 087 9893847 before 6.00p.m and Mike 066 7135129 after 6.00p.m Bookings is essential as space is limited.
KILFLYNN ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
Countdown to St Patrick’s Day 2023 has started with plans well underway to celebrate this year’s festival.
The call now goes out to clubs and community groups to get involved in this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade in Kilflynn.
Hundreds of people from dozens of organisations have taken part every year, showing the amazing community spirit in the village, and bringing much colour and entertainment to proceedings. Let this year be amazing.
Kilflynn Community Together are organising this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade and are hoping to see all community groups taking part. Interested groups can contact Niamh on 0863144157 to book their place.
This year’s parade will get underway at 4:00pm sharp on March 17th. It will be a wonderful gathering of the Kilflynn and surrounding communities.
The name of the Grand Marshall, the person who will lead the 2023 Kilflynn parade, will be announced nearer the day.
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KILFLYNN NATURE GARDEN PROJECT
Join us in The Kilflynn Nature Garden for a fascinating, hands-on workshop to discover how to create a living willow structure on Saturday 4th March from 11a.m to 2.00p.m. Cathy Eastman will guide us in making a tunnel from freshly cut willow sallies. Cost: €20 Book now as places are limited. Call or text 0861939217 or email kilflynnnaturegarden@gmail.com
THE REBEL MUSIC QUEEN COMES TO THE KINGDOM
Eimear Glackin, also known as Eimhear Rebel, is set to perform in Parker’s Pub and Venue, Kilflynn on Sunday 16th April 2023 at 6.30p.m. This is Eimhear and her band’s first appearance in the Kingdom.
With a growing fan base Eimhéar Ní Ghlacaín, has become one of the most popular artists on the Irish rebel scene. Her passionate and heartfelt renditions of our favourite ballads have earned her the title “Queen of Irish Rebel “, as she continues to draw crowds and sell out concerts across the globe. Tickets for the event are available on Eventbrite.ie at only 10 euro plus booking fee.
CROTTA SENIOR HURLERS
The Crotta Senior hurlers commence their 2023 season with a trip to Ardfert on Sunday 5th March to play St. Brendan’s in the first round of the County Senior hurling league div 1 at 2.00p.m. best of luck to the Senior hurlers and their management for the 2023 season.
ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN ACTIVE RETIRED
Meeting this Wednesday 1st March from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30pm in the Abbeydorney Parish Community Hall where a meal will be served. Any enquiries, please contact 066 7135831.
KILFLYNN CITY RUNNING GROUP
The Kilflynn City Club Stacks Mountain half in aid of the amazing charity of Bru Columbanus on Saturday 1st April 2023 A stunning half marathon and 10k that starts and finishes in Kilflynn village taking in all that Kilflynn has to offer from stunning views to hidden trails and pathways
Sign up now at https://kilflynncityrun.net
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: on Wednesday 1st March at 10.00a.m
On Friday 3rd March at 10.00a.m and Saturday 4th March at 6.00 p.m. Those who died at Ballyseedy in March 1923. Blessed Candles available from the Parish Office €7 per pack of 6. Stations Of the Cross for Lent: Monday at 8.00 p.m. in Kilflynn and Tuesday & Thursday in Abbeydorney at 7.00 p.m. Parishioners have volunteered to lead the Stations
Parish Office can be contacted by phone 066 4018996 Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. or by email: abbeydorney@dioceseofkerry.ie
Masses from St. Bernard’s Church, Abbeydorney are streamed live on www.dioceseofkerry.ie, on Sunday at 10 a.m. Go to Abbeydorney Parish and click on watch live Mass. Webcam has been installed in Kilflynn Church – To watch Masses go to www.dioceseofkerry.ie – Abbeydorney Parish and click on ‘watch Mass’. Diocesan
KERRY SENIOR HURLERS
ALLIANZ NHL DIVISION 2A
Kerry 1-18 Offaly 0-22
That sport can be cruel is hardly breaking news. We all know it. We’ve seen it often enough. And, yet, that still doesn’t make it any easier to take when it happens as it did to Kerry on a gloriously sunny Saturday afternoon 25th February in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney. David Nally’s sideline cut into the Lewis Road end was the winning score for the visitors. The Crotta hurling club was represented by Jordan Conway 0-01, Sean Weir and Cillian Trant who all came on as subs.
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday 27th February at Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn.
The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 15,20,21 and 26. There was no winner of the 3,000 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Louise Guiney, Gorthcloghy , Kilflynn, Paud McGarth, Upper Tullig, Kilflynn and Mike Barry, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw.
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn. on Monday 6th March at 10.30p.m with a €3,100 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 emphasise enough the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
KERRY CAMOGIE
VERY NATIONAL CAMOGIE LEAGUE DIVISION 2A
Meath 0-12 Kerry 1-12
It’s been a very positive start to the new season for the Kerry camogie team, a share of the spoils first day out has been followed by a tonic victory over Meath on the road on Saturday afternoon. New boss Pat Ryan has every reason to be pleased that’s for sure.
The Crotta Hurling club was well represented on the team by Aoife Behan (wing back) Jackie Hogan (full forward) (0-04) and Amy O’Sullivan (corner forward) (0-01) Kerry face a tough trip away to Meath next week.
Kerry welcome Cavan Camogie to Fitzgerald Stadium next Saturday at noon in rd.3 of the Very National League, We are delighted to announce that both Cillard Camogie Club & Sliabh Luachra Camogie Club will provide players for our half time entertainment.
Throw in is Best wishes to the Kerry players and their management
KILFLYNN TODDLER GROUP
The Kilflynn toddler group meets up every Thursday mornings in St. Columbus Centre, Kilflynn at 10.00-11.30 am.
ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Confidential number 087 7086253. St. Vincent de Paul Society clothes can be donated locally at the Disposal Facility at Abbeydorney GAA Complex or the Railway Bar Car Park, Lixnaw. Your support is greatly appreciated.
ALONE
Alone are currently looking for befriending volunteers in your area. Visit www.alone.ie for more details and to sign up. If you have concerns about your own wellbeing or are an older person who would like to receive ALONE’s Support & Befriending services, contact ALONE on 0818 222 024 from 8am – 8pm, seven days a week.
