FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
First Holy Communion will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Kilflynn on Saturday 16th May at 11.00 a.m. We pray God’s blessing on the children and their families.
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Parker’s Pub in Kilflynn hosted the Crotta Hurling Club’s weekly lotto draw on Monday 11th May. The four numbers drawn from the drum by the independent observer, Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 12, 17, 27, and 30. No one won the €7,500 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Kathleen Hayes, Abbeydorney, Denise Ryan, Ballyconnell, Kilflynn and Margaret Keane, Connolly Park, Tralee.
The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn on Monday, 18th May at 10:30p.m with a €7,600 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 overemphasize the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. Your continued support is greatly appreciated
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 on Wednesday, May 13th, and Wednesday 20th May at 10:30 a.m. at the Abbeydorney Parish Community Hall. For any enquiries, please contact Marie Williams at 0667135831 or 0852524028
CROTTA LEISURE CYCLISTS
The group meets at Crotta Cross at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. —so no excuses!
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church:
Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, 13th May at 10 a.m. and on Friday 15th May at 10.00a.m and Saturday 16th May at 6:00 p.m. Leonard Foley, Knocknacaska, Kilflynn (Anniversary) and Lena Mulvihill, Stack’s Mountain, Kilflynn (Anniversary) First Holy Communion will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Kilflynn on Saturday 16th May at 11:00 a.m.
Kilflynn Altar Society for May: Claire Walsh, Carmel Walsh
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.
Check www.dioceseofkerry.ie go to Abbeydorney parish and check the newsletter.
CROTTA GAA
Lee Strand Kerry Coiste na nÓg Under 14 Hurling Leagues Round 4
Friday, 15 May @ 7.00pm
Causeway v Crotta O’Neill’s
Adams of Tralee North Kerry Senior Hurling League On Sunday, 10 May at Tom Healy Memorial Park
Abbeydorney 2-10 Crotta 0-13
Co. Senior Hurling League Division 1 results
At the sportsfield, Ballyduff, on Friday, 8 May
Crotta O’Neill’s 2-18 Ballyduff 0-20
Kerry Coiste na nÓg Under 16 hurling league on Sunday 10th May at the sportsfield Ballyduff Full time Score.
Ballyduff 4-10 Crotta 1-15
Lee Strand Kerry Coiste na nÓg Under 14 Hurling Leagues
Round 3 Friday, 8 May
Crotta O’Neill’s 8-16 Firies/Dr. Crokes 7-5
Well done to the Kerry Senior Hurlers, who secured a comprehensive win over Wicklow on the scoreline of 8-25 to 0-17 in Austin Stack’s Park, Tralee on Saturday 9th May, earning their place in the Christy Ring Cup Final in Croke Park in a few weeks. Also, a special mention to our two lads on the panel: Sean McGrath (Full Back) and Jordan Conway who came as a substitute.
Next up for the team is an away fixture against Derry on Saturday at 1:00pm. Best of luck to all involved.
Kerry has retained the Munster Senior Football Championship.
The final @ Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney saw them defeat Cork 1-23 to 1-15.
Cork was ahead by 13 points to 10 at halftime.
Congratulations and well done to Cillian Trant and his Kerry teammates. Cillian came on as a substitute.
Defending champions Kerry are back in the Ladies Munster Senior Football Championship final.
They dominated Cork at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney, winning 1-16 to 0-8 on Sunday 10th May.
The Kingdom led by 7 points to 6 at half time.
Congratulations and well done to Niamh Quinn, Crotta and her Kerry team mates. Niamh came on as a substitute.
The Kerry Minor Hurlers‘ season ended yesterday in Ratheniska, Co. Laois with a loss to Antrim in the semi-final of the Peadar O’Liathain Cup on Saturday 9th May.
It was an excellent team performance by the Kerry men against a much-fancied, physical Antrim side. The game was a tight affair, with the sides level midway through the second half, but the northern boys came out on top at the final whistle, 1-19 to 1-12.
Darren McElligott, Stephen Shanahan, Paddy Cronin, Fionn Hannon, Matt Cronin and Aidan Beirne proudly represented the Crotta hurling club.
Well done to the Kerry Ladies Senior B Team and Management on their victory against Tipperary in Round 4 of the Munster Senior B Championship.
The final score was 1-11 to 0-12 on Saturday 9th May in Cordal. Ada Reilhan, Cappa played at full back for the Kerry side.
ABBEYDORNEY GOLF SOCIETY
Abbeydorney Golf Society At – Charleville Golf Club (09/05/2026)
RESULTS
* 1st: Mike Dennehy (17) – 38 pts (won on Back 9)
* 2nd: James Clifford (23) – 38 pts
* 3rd: John Sexton (24) – 36 pts
* Front 9: Tony Maunsell (18) – 18 pts
* Back 9: Chris Quinn (24) – 22 pts
Next Outing:
* Beaufort Golf Club – President Brendan McCarthy’s Prize
* Saturday 6th June 2026
