KILFLYNN CHURCH CHOIR
The Kilflynn Church Choir warmly invites you to a Christmas Carol Service on Sunday 15th December at 6.00 p.m. in St Mary’s Church, Kilflynn. Enjoy an evening of beautiful carols and hymns that celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Admission Free.
AIB ALL IRELAND INTERMEDIATE CLUB FINAL.
Best wishes to the Clanmaurice players and their management who are back in the All Ireland Final, especially to the Crotta players Aoife Behan,Jackie Horgan and Amy O’Sullivan against Ahascragh Caltra, Galway in the All-Ireland Club Intermediate Championship Final on Sunday 15th December in Croke Park at 2.00p.m
The Kerry Camogie club are organising a supporter’s bus to the All-Ireland Club Intermediate Championship Final this Sunday 15th Dec in Croke Park. The bus will leave Abbeydorney GAA at 07:30am on Sunday morning. The cost is €20.00 per person.
If you are interested in travelling on the bus, please contact Anne Marie Russell on 0876344828 to book your seat by Wednesday 11th December
CROTTA LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €5,000
Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 9th December, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 5,21,28 and 29. There was no winner of the 4,900 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Kathleen O’Brien, Ballyconnell Close, Kilflynn, Brendan Twomey, Crotta Cross, Lixnaw and Noreen O’Flaherty, C/o Foleys Shop, Lixnaw.
The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn on Monday night 16th December at 10.30p.m with a €5,000 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.
CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE
Christmas is nearing and we are instilling in the children that it is the season of giving and sharing.
What better way to do this than by donating the proceeds of this years’ Christmas Performance to a local charity.
Staff & pupils from St. Teresa’s National School ,Kilflynn worked together to choose Jigsaw Kerry (Youth Mental Health Service) as its chosen charity.
If you would like to donate to this invaluable service, all you need to do is attend our ‘Cracking Christmas Carol Service’.
Where- St. Mary’s Church, Kilflynn.
When- Wednesday, December 18th
Now, we may be biased but we’ve heard the children in rehearsals all week and they’ve been AMAZING so we think you’re all in for a real treat on the day.
As the saying goes ‘the more, the merrier’, so bring Moms, Dads, Nanas, grandads, aunts, uncles and sure bring the neighbours too
KILFLYNN CHRONICLE
The Kilflynn Chronicle is now in production and will be launched at the end of the Kilflynn Church Choir Carol Service on Sunday 15th December in St Mary’s Church, Kilflynn. The Chronicle will be on sale that evening costing €15, there will be a special offer of 3 for €40 on that night only, cash only please. This year the proceeds from the magazine are going to Palliative Care Kerry, the most worthy of beneficiaries which provides specialist palliative care to the people of Kerry across all core settings, hospitals, community, day services and inpatient unit. From Monday, December 16th, the Chronicle will be for sale at the following outlets; in Kilflynn at Parker’s and Herbert’s; in Lixnaw at Stack’s and Foley’s; in Abbeydorney at the Post Office, David Power Gala and Circle K; in Tralee at O’Mahony’s Bookshop and Oaklands Shop; at Kelly’s, Six Crosses and at Woulfe’s Bookshop, Listowel. A great read supporting a worthy cause!
MUSIC
A traditional Irish folk and ballad band, The Kilkennys are noted for their dynamic arrangements, energetic performances and charismatic rapport with audiences across the globe are playing in Parker’s Pub and Venue, Kilflynn on Saturday 28th December.
Tickets €20 from the venue or www.parkerspub.com/events
KILFLYNN VINTAGE CLUB
We were very proud to put the outdoor crib in place in the village on Sunday morning for the very first time. A very special thank you to those who helped in the construction of this and for all the hard work and dedication to it. We hope the community will enjoy the crib for years to come. Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi Mhaise Daoibh
KILFLYNN CHRISTMAS TREE ‘LIGHT UP A LIFE’ FUNDRAISER
If you wish to remember a loved one who is deceased, ‘Light Up A Life’ this Christmas by donating €5 per light. Donations and names can be dropped into The Village Store or Tommy Neenan by 24th December 2024. Many thanks for your continued support.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: on Wednesday 11th December at 10.00 a.m, on Friday 13th December at 10.00 a.m. and on Saturday 14th December at 6.00 p.m. Anegla Weir, Castletown, Kilflynn and Sr Maire McElligott, Lixnaw (Anniversary), Mary Leen, Rae, Kilflynn (Anniversary)
Kilflynn Altar Society for December: Sheila Walsh, Mary Moloney, Norah Brady
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.
Abbeydorney Presbytery Phone number has been disconnected. All queries to the Parish Office 066 4018996.
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
Webcam has been installed in Kilflynn Church – To watch Masses go to www.dioceseofkerry.ie – Abbeydorney Parish and click on ‘watch Mass’. Diocesan.
Christmas Mass Bouquets Cards and a selection of other Mass Cards available from the Parish Office
Christmas Masses:
Abbeydorney: Christmas Eve 24th 7.30 p.m., Christmas Morning 25th 11.00 a.m.
Kilflynn: Christmas Eve 24th December at 6.00 p.m., Christmas Morning 25th December at 9.30 a.m.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Confidential number is 087 7086253
KERRY UNDER-21 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
St Brendans 1-11 Crotta/Kilmoyley 0-13
St. Brendan’s captured their first Under-21 county hurling title since 2008 on Sunday 8th December at Austin Stack Park when they had a one-point win over a Crotta/Kilmoyley side in . Acorn Life U-21 County Hurling Championship. At the half time whistle Crotta/Kilmoyley were two points to the good, 0-8 to 0-6.
CROTTA/KILMOYLEY: Jevon Carey, Dominick Regan, Tomás Godley, Dara Nolan, Seán McGrath, Oisín Healy, Oisín Heaton, Rory Mahony, Gavin Parker, Seanie McElligott, Darragh Corridon (0-2), Mark Sheehan (0-1), Ronan Walsh 0-10 (9f), Bobby O’Connor. Subs: Jack Casey for G Parker (56), Joseph Harty for M Sheehan (57).
REFEREE: Joe Murphy (Ballyduff) Well done to the Crotta/Kilmoyley players who never gave up to the final whistle, and Congratulations to St. Brendans players and their mentors.
ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn active retired group Christmas party will be held on Wednesday 11th at Abbeydorney Community Hall at the usual time of 10.30am Enquiries call Maire Williams 066 7135831
KILFLYNN CANCER QUIZ 20th ANNIVERSARY
Believe it or not it is twenty years since Fr. Pat O’Donnell organised the first Cancer support quiz in Kilflynn. After all those years the Christmas quiz is still going strong and returns on Friday, December 27th. With a constant and rising need for their services our designated charities, Recovery Haven, Kerry Hospice and Kerry Cancer Support, need your support more than ever. Our community’s support will help these charities to continue their wonderful work. The quiz has always received unbelievable support from the people of Kilflynn and the surrounding parishes, with more than €85,000 raised to date, the vast majority of which was distributed to Kerry-based cancer charities. With such support, the quiz has become an integral part of Christmas celebrations in the village. Moreover, the event is not all about answering questions but also a fun filled night of music, raffles and auctions. Therefore, the organizers would be grateful to receive any items that might be raffled or sold. Maybe you could ask a business, you regularly deal with, for some item, such as a voucher, that we might raffle or sell on the night. Also, if you have any unwanted presents don’t put them in the attic; give them to us to raise much-needed funds for our charities. Even if you can’t attend on the night we would be grateful for your support in these ways. If interested, please contact John Flaherty at (087) 2352753 or Mike Parker at (087) 9794541. Any donations can be handed in to John, Mike or to Herbert’s Bar and Shop. Anyone who might like to lend a hand on the night itself please let us know. As always, the organisers thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you on the 27th. As the night is always busy, in order that the quiz is comfortably run to everyone’s satisfaction, kick off will be at 8pm sharp.
