Weekly Notes 10/6/2026
KILFLYNN VINTAGE CELEBRATES 30 YEARS!
The annual Kilflynn Vintage Weekend takes place from Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June .There is a fantastic weekend of celebrations in store as the club celebrates its 30th anniversary since its inaugural rally in 1996. The weekend’s events will kick off at 7 p.m. on Saturday evening when the Vintage Tractor Run will depart the village, with registration from 5:30. The Vintage Car and Honda 50 Run will depart the village at 11 a.m. Sunday morning, with registration from 10 a.m. At 12 noon the official opening and blessing of the field will take place, and the day’s events will get underway. It’s a family day out with entertainment for all ages, including vintage and working displays as well as live music with ‘The Singing Jarvey’ and kids’ entertainment throughout the day! We look forward to celebrating our special birthday with everyone throughout the weekend!
OLD CEMETERY KILFLYNN – PRAYER EVENING
A remembrance evening for all those buried in the Old Cemetery in Kilflynn on Monday 13th July, at 7.00 p.m. Joining us will be Fr. Jerry Keane and Rev. Jim Stephens. This gathering will give everybody the opportunity, if they wish, to contribute to the upkeep of the cemetery. There will be light refreshments afterward in St Columba’s Centre. In the event of unsuitable weather conditions, the ceremony will be held indoors.
PARKER’S PUB: KILFLYNN VINTAGE CLUB RALLY 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Friday night 12th June at 7:00 PM: Ladies’, Gents’, and Children’s Wellington Throwing competitions .on Saturday 13th June: Music, Songs and craic with The Full Shilling after the Tractor vintage tractor run.
Sunday evening 14thJune 6.00 to 8.00pm Music, Songs and craic with Spailpin Ballad Group.
Monday evening 15th June at 7.30p.mPIG N PORTER.
Congratulations to the Kilflynn Vintage Club on their 30th Anniversary and best of luck with the weekend.
WELLINGTON THROWING COMPETITIONS
The unique Ladies, Gents and Children’s Wellington Throwing competitions will take place in Kilflynn village, on Friday 12th June at 7.00 p.m. with trophies for the first, second and third in both Ladies, Gents Children’s categories. Competitors are required to hurl a Wellington Boot as far as possible within boundary lines, from a standing or running start. So come to Kilflynn and compete for the craic.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intentions for the week in St. Mary’s Church: Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, 10th June at 10 a.m. and on Friday 12th June at 10.00a.m and Saturday 13th June at 6:00 p.m. Eddie McCrohan, Knocknacaska, Kilflynn, (Anniversary) Elizabeth Moloney and the deceased members of the Moloney family, Cappa, Kilflynn. (Anniversary) Joe Dowling, Knocknacaska, Kilflynn, (Anniversary) Donie McKenna, Cappa, Kilflynn, (Anniversary) Kathleen (Kitty) Hickey, Keel, Kilflynn. (Anniversary)
Kilflynn Altar Society for June Brenda Brennan and Geraldine Parker
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.
Exam Mass Cards and a selection of other Mass cards available from the Parish Office.
Diocesan collection for Peter’s Pence next weekend, June 6th/7th June
Check www.dioceseofkerry.ie go to Abbeydorney parish and check the newsletter.
HERBERT’S BAR
It’s vintage weekend in Kilflynn and Sunday evening we have local favourite Gene O’Sullivan playing 5-7pm
CROTTA LOTTO JACKPOT HITS 8,000
Parker’s Pub in Kilflynn hosted the Crotta Hurling Club’s weekly lotto draw on Monday 8th June. The four numbers drawn from the drum by the independent observer, Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 16, 8, 10, 20 and 29. No one won the €7,900 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw:
Pat Hayes, Glenballyma, Kiflynn, Mag Moriarty, Connolly Park, Tralee and Brendan Godley, Ballylongane, Ballyheigue
The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn on Monday, 15th June at 10:30 p.m. with an €8,000 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. The Club cannot overemphasise the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
KILFEIGHNEY CEMETERY MASS
It will take place on Wednesday 1st July at 7:30 p.m.
CROTTA LEISURE CYCLISTS
The group meets at Crotta Cross at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. —so no excuses!
CEMETERY MASSES
Killahan – Monday 6 th July 7.00 p.m.
Kyrie Eleison – Tuesday 7 th July 7.00 p.m.
St. Mary’s, Kilflynn- Wednesday 8 th July 7.00 p.m.
Please take this opportunity to tidy up family graves.
ACTIVE RETIRED
The Abbeydorney / Kilflynn Active Retired Group will meet again on Wednesday 10th June in the Abbeydorney Parish Hall at 10.30 a.m.. Any enquiries please contact Marie Williams at 066 7135831 or 085 2524028.
CROTTA GAA
McCarthy Insurance Group County Senior Hurling League Div. 1 – Final result On Friday, 5 June in Austin Stack’s Park, Tralee
Lixnaw 1-25 Crotta O’Neill’s 1-21 (after extra time)
McCarthy Insurance Group County Senior Hurling League Division 2 semi-final RESULTS
Tuesday, 2nd June
St. Brendan’s 2-18 Dr. Crokes 2-15
Kilmoyley 3-25 Crotta O’Neill’s 0-4
Lee Strand Kerry Coiste na nÓg fixtures
Friday, 12 June @ 7.00pm
Under 14 Division 1 League semi final
Crotta O Neills v Ballyheigue
