HERITAGE WEEK
This year the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society’s main Heritage Week event is a visit to Kilflynn.
On Saturday 16th August John Flaherty and Richard McElligott will lead the Society in exploring the history and heritage of the district.
The event is open to all and free of charge, meeting at the St. Columba’s Heritage Centre, Kilflynn at 2.30pm. For more information see https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings?q=Kerry
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 13th August at 10.00 a. on Friday 15thAugust at 10.00a.m Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and on Saturday 16th August at 6.00 p.m. Jeremiah, Madge & Diarmuid Galvin, Crotta, (Anniversary)
Kilflynn Altar Society for August Caroline Lynch, Breda Handley, Trudy Ryan
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.
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. Kilflynn Altar Society for June: Anne O’Halloran, Eileen Hannon and Joe Jameson.
PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
The 3rd Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 23rd August. Please pray for the safety of all pilgrims who travel. Please note the date and consider taking part in this special time of prayer and reflection at Ireland’s National Marian Shrine. A bus will travel from the Pastoral Area. Cost €30 per person. If interested in travelling, please contact the Parish Office 066 4018996.
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group will meet again on Wednesday the 3rd of September. I hope you all enjoy the break and make the most of the last days of summertime. Any enquiries please contact Marie on 085 2524028
CROTTA GAA
Crotta O’Neills are delighted to welcome the Dillon Quirke Foundation to Kilflynn on Wednesday 6th August. Thank you to everyone that booked a screening. 45 children from our club and local area were screened.
Thank you also to Norah Falvey, Scoil Treasa Naofa for allowing us access to the school for this important screening
The Dillon Quirke Foundation relies on donations to provide free cardiac screening.
Please support this very worthy cause
You can learn more about the Dillon Quirke Foundation on
https://www.dillonquirkefoundation.com/
Donations can also be made online, please reference Crotta O’Neills when making online donations
Thank you for your support
North Kerry Intermediate Hurling League on Thursday, 7 August at the sports field Dromakee., Kilflynn.
Abbeydorney 2-14 Crotta O’Neill’s 1-15.
Well done to all the boys and girls who took part in Sunday morning’s U6 training session on Sunday 10th August.
Congratulations Fionn Culhane and Emma Walsh, who were this week’s U6 players of the week.
See you all again next Sunday at 10:00a.m
North Kerry Intermediate Hurling League Wednesday, 13 August @ 7.15pm
Round 2 Group 1
Ballyheigue v Crotta O’Neill’s
Kerry Coiste na nÓg Lee Strand County Under 14 Hurling Championship Quarter Final Friday, 8 August
Crotta O’Neill’s 1-17 Kenmare/Kilgarvan 0-13 in Dromakee, Kilflynn
ALL IRELAND CAMOGIE FINAL
It wasn’t Kerry’s Seniors Day on Sunday 10th August In Croke Park, Dublin after they were beaten by Offaly in a well-fought The Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Final on the final scoreline of Kerry 0-11 to Offaly 0-14
Absolutely gutted for you all, and so proud of you all. You represented the county; your clubs and your families never gave up and will continue to be an inspiration to the younger generation watching you all on Sunday.
Well done to the amazing Kerry Senior Camogie players and their mentors, especially the Crotta ladies Aoife Behan, Roisin Quinn, Amy O’Sullivan and Jackie Hogan. Keep the heads-up girls we see you there again next year.
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 11th August, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 3,7,22 and 26. There was no winner of the 3,600 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Kieran O’Donovan, Knocknacaska, Kilflynn, Maureen Weir, Kilflynn and Lisha Clifford, Riverside Close, Abbeydorney
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Bar, Kilflynn on Monday night 18th August at 10.30p.m with a €3,700 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
