CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 10th February, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 1,2,11 and 24. There was no winner of the 5,800 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Tom Allen, Clogher Drive, Lixnaw, Brendan Clifford, Milltown, Abbeydorney and Kathleen Shanahan, Keel, Lixnaw. The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 17th February at 10.30p.m with a €5,900 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.
STACK’S MOUNTAIN HALF MARATHON & 10KM
Great news for Crotta and indeed Kilflynn community with the news that Kilflynn City Running Club are once again to host the Stack’s Mountain Half Marathon & 10km on 26th April 2025.
The organisers have very kindly chosen Kilflynn National School, Crotta GAA and Abbeykilix Camogie Club as the beneficiaries of the funds raised by this event.
As a club we would strongly encourage all our players and their families to participate on the 26th April and help raise much helpful funding for the schools and clubs as-well as benefiting your own health and wellbeing in the process.
Kilflynn City Running group have a fabulous tradition of hosting & organising community events and have to date raised over €53K for various charities.
The group have always delivered a very enjoyable and family orientated day out for all.
Participants can take part in the 21km (Must Be Aged 18+) or the 10km (Must Be Aged 15+). You can run, walk or jog in the 10k event. The 21k is for runners only.
Each participant will receive their event medal & T-Shirt with food and refreshments also being provided in the village on the day.
Once again, we would strongly encourage everybody to get out and about and join in to help make this a memorable and successful event for our community.
Keep Saturday April 26th in your diary and spread the word.
Registration for Stack’s Mountain Half Marathon is now open
https://eventmaster.ie/event/JxwmUpvHRk
Thank you for your support.
CROTTA GAA NEWS
Congratulations and well done Clanmaurice and Kerry Camogie player Amy O’Sullivan, Crotta and her Mary Immaculate College Limerick team mates who captured the Electric Ireland Purcell Cup with a 1-17 to to 2-12 victory over University of Limerick at the University of Galway Connacht GAA AirDome in Bekan, Mayo on Sunday 9th February. Amy played a star role at corner forward on the victorious team.
The Kerry senior hurlers recorder a victory in the Allianz Hurling League Division 2, Round 3 at Austin Stack’s Park, Tralee against Derry on Sunday 9th February on the final score .Kerry 5-20 to Derry 1-12
The Crotta Hurling Club was represented by Sean McGrath (wing back), Rory McGrath (Midfield) 0-03 and Shane Nolan (full forward) 0-02 . Next up for Kerry is a trip to Donegal
Congratulations and well done to Crotta ladies Aoife Behan, Jackie Hogan and Amy O’Sullivan who received their Munster club Intermediate and All Ireland medals at the Clanmaurice Camogie Club social on Saturday night 1st February at the Meadowlands Hotel Tralee.
Congratulations and well done to Crotta Hurler and St Senan’s Footballer Cillian Trant who made his Kerry Senior Football League debut playing at wing forward against Donegal in the National League div 1 tie. Final Score Kerry 1-18 to Donegal 0-23 at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney on Sunday 9th February. Cillian acquitted himself very well, we wish Cillian and the Kerry Squad the very best for 2025. Next up is a home game against Dublin on Saturday night 15th February at 7.30p.m. The Kerry Senior ladies footballers had a 2-10 to 0-07 victory over Kildare at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney on Sunday 9th February. Niamh Quinn, Crotta came in the second half for the home side. Kerry are away to Tyrone on Sunday 23rd February.
Congratulations and well done We wish Niamh and her Kerry team mates the best of luck for the 2025 season.
Scór na bPáistí 2025 entries (for national school ages) are open; please contact Crotta Scór officer Tom Breen on (087) 274 8555 if interested. Categories: Solo Singing, Music Group, Set Dancing, Quiz Team, Ballad Group, Story Telling, Novelty Act and Solo MusicWe would love to hear from you
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
Active Retired Group will be meeting again on Wednesday 12th February in the Abbeydorney Parish Hall. Enquiries call Marie Williams on 0667135831. All are welcome
SYMPATHIES
On behalf of the community, we offer our sincere sympathy to Derek Kenny, Fahavane, Kilflynn and to the Kenny Family and relatives on the death of his father, Michael (Mike) Kenny, Athlacca, Co. Limerick. Late of The Bridge Inn & Tony Connollys on Wednesday 15th January. May Michael rest in peace.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church:
Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 12th February at 10.00 a.m on Friday 14th February at 10.00 a.m. and on Saturday 15th February at 6.00 p.m James & Bridie Sheehan, Castletown (A)
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.
KIlflynn Altar Society for January Caroline Lynch, Breda Handley, Trudy Ryan
Inclement Weather: In the event of Masses being cancelled for safety reasons, bad weather notice will be on the Abbeydorney page of the Diocesan website. Check www.dioceseofkerry.ie go to Abbeydorney parish and check the newsletter.
Kilflynn Altar Society for February: Noreen O’Brien, Maureen Weir, Helen Kelly -Fuller
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.ieWebcam has been installed in Kilflynn Church – To watch Masses go to www.dioceseofkerry.ie – Abbeydorney Parish and click on ‘watch Mass’. Diocesan.
VACANCIES
Abbeydorney Development Company vacancies on the Community Employment Scheme
Historical Research / Kitchen Assistant, Laundry Assistants, Environmental Workers, Administrator,Receptionist
Full job descriptions are available on request. Eligibility to participate on a CE is generally linked to those who are over 21 years of age and in receipt of an Irish social welfare payment for 1 year or more.
Please drop your CV to the CE Office, email abbeydevcom.ltd@gmail.com or telephone 066 7135831 or ask your local DSP/KLAS officers to forward your details.
