Weekly Notes 12/8/2026

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS

Herbert’s Bar in Kilflynn hosted the Crotta Hurling Club’s weekly lotto draw on Monday 10th August. The four numbers drawn from the drum by the independent observer,    Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw    were 1, 17, 21, and 25. No one won the €8,800 Jackpot
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw:
P.J Twomey, Crotta, Lixnaw, Senan and Paidi Culhane, Crotta, Kilflynn and Kay Leen,  Knocknacaska, Kilflynn.
Mary Roche, Clounametig. Abbeydorney, Mike (The Black) Leen, Ardfert and Aisling Doran, Rathea, Listowel.
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub,  Kilflynn on Monday, 10th August at 10:30 p.m. with an €8,900 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.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN

Mass Intentions for the week in St. Mary’s Church: Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, 12th August at 10:00 a.m. Mass will be celebrated  on Friday 14th August at 6.00p.m   Vigil Feast of Assumption of Our Lady  and Saturday 15th August at 6:00 p.m.  Brendan & Nellie Neenan, Crotta (Anniversary)
If anyone would like a call, please contact the Parish Office at 066 4018996 or Fr. Jerry Keane 087 2844649.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Kilflynn: Monday 7.00p.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Feast Of The Assumption: Sat 15th Aug. Holy Day of Obligation
Kilflynn Altar Society for August: Sheila Walsh, Mary Moloney and Norah Brady.
Check www.dioceseofkerry.ie go to Abbeydorney parish and check the newsletter.

CROTTA LEISURE CYCLISTS

The group meets at Crotta Cross at 7:00 p.m. every Tuesday. Contact Graham for information at 089 4528603

CROTTA GAA

This week, we hosted The Kellogg’s Cúl Camp at the sports field in Dromakee, Kilflynn, and had a fantastic turnout with 80 children participating in the Crotta GAA camp. The children had a wonderful week.
A sincere Thank you to Gilles O’Grady and Amy McCarthy, Coordinators, and all the wonderful coaches who spent the week with the children. They had a great week and are looking forward to next year’s Cul Camp
Adams of Tralee North Kerry Intermediate Hurling League
Round 1 RESULTS
Thursday, 6 August in the ARC Ardfert.
St. Brendan’s 1-20 Crotta O’Neill’s 2-8. Well done to the 13 Crotta who togged out and fielding a team and making sure the fixture went ahead. Crotta are away to Abbeydorney on Wednesday 12th August in round 2 at 7.15pm Tom Healy Park, Abbeydorney.
Well done to all the boys and girls who took part in Tuesday evenings U6 training session on Tuesday evening, 4th August in the spoersfield, dromakee, Kilflynn
Congratulations to Fionn and Zizi who were this week’s U6 players of the week.
See you all again next Tuesday @ 6.15pm in Dromakee
U6 Hurlers
A brilliant evening of hurling for our U6s as they took on Kilmoyley on Saturday 8th August in the sports field, Dromakee, Kilflynn.
There was some great hurling on display from both sides, with plenty of skills, scores and determination from the young players. It was fantastic to see all the hard work from training put into practice out on the field.
A big thank you to Kilmoyley for a great game and to all the parents and coaches for their continued support.
Most importantly, plenty of smiles and enjoyment from the future stars!
Well done everyone and thank you to Kilmoyley GAA for travelling up to Dromakee for the game.
Well done to Dean Mc Elligott Brian Cronin Darragh Diggins & Edward Nolan who lined out for the Kerry U14 Hurlers at Kerry’s Centre of Excellence, Currans on Saturday 8th August playing West Cork.
Next up is a trip to Waterford for the Sonny Walsh Shield.
Kerry Coiste na nÓg County Under 16 Hurling Championship semi-finals
Sunday, 9 August
Abbeydorney 2-16 Ballyduff 1-15
Kenmare/Kilgarvan 5-12 Crotta O’Neill’s 7-15
Well done to the Crotta players and their management
County U16 Hurling Div 1 League Final
Sunday August 16th @ 12noon in Lixnaw
Abbeydorney v Crotta O’Neills. Best wishes to the Crotta players and their mentors.

ACTIVE RETIRED

The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group  will meet again on Wednesday 2nd September. See you all in the Abbeydorney Parish Hall at 10:30 a.m.
We will take a summer break for the month of August. I hope that you all enjoy the break and we will meet again soon. Any enquiries please contact; Marie Williams; 066 7135831 or 085 2524028.

RECOVERY HAVEN

Please join Recovery Haven on Friday August 14th at 6.30pm at Tralee Bay Wetlands for what promises to be another hugely memorable and special Celebration of Light Ceremony, in association with the Rose of Tralee International Festival