FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
First Holy Communion will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Kilflynn on Saturday 17th May at 11.00 a.m. We pray God’s blessing on the children and their families.
GONE TO THE DOGS
On Friday May 23rd, Kilflynn NS will be ‘Gone to the Dogs’ and why not join us at Tralee Kingdom Greyhound Track, Tralee for what promises to be a great, fun-filled night for all the family.
What can you expect on the night?
Well, we have bouncy castles, we have face painting, we have music and of course not to mention the GREYHOUNDS- it’s a night not to be missed!!
What are we fundraising for?
All funds go towards upgrading our school playground facilities and Outdoor Classroom Project.
Guess what….
By purchasing a ticket you are automatically entered into a draw to win €500 so you don’t want to miss out!
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As Mrs. Doyle would say ‘Go on, Go on, Go on’…. bet on us for a great night…
It’s one bet we know you won’t regret
CROTTA LOTTO
As a mark of respect to Michael Parker’s Snr, the Crotta GAA Club lotto draw was postponed.
Draw will now take place on Tuesday 13th May instead.
All entries that would have been eligible for Monday draw are valid.
Thank you for your continued support.
JIMMY WHITE POOL EXHIBITION
Snooker legend Jimmy White is coming to Kerry on Sunday evening, 1st June ( Bank Holiday weekend), when he plays a pool exhibition at Parker’s Pub and Venue, Kilflynn if anyone wants to pitch their pool skills in a frame against the whirlwind, or any business wants to sponsor a player, send your name by WhatsApp to 087 9794541. Only a limited number of spaces are available. Tickets for the event will be on sale shortly with proceeds in aid of Kilflynn Community Together. Join us for a night of great entertainment and laughs.
SYMPATHIES
The death has occurred of Joan Moriarty née McElligott of Fearann Flainn, Castletown, Kilflynn, who died peacefully on 23rd March 2025 at University Hospital Kerry, On behalf of the community, we offer our sincere sympathy to her husband Sonny , her sister Bridget, her brothers Tom, Liam, and the late Maurice and Timmy, her nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law Maureen, Mandy and Johanna, brother-in-law John, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Joan’s remains were Reposed at the Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee on Thursday (27th March) Funeral arrived at St. Mary’s Church, Kilflynn on Friday morning where the Requiem Mass for Joan was celebrated Interment afterwards in Kilfeighney Cemetery, Lixnaw.
She will be greatly missed by us all in Kilflynn always enjoyed the chat with Joan. May he rest in peace.
On behalf of the community, we offer our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Eileen Gleasure (nee Harmon) Luton & late of Garrynagore, Lixnaw who died recently. On behalf of the community, we also offer our sincere sympathy to Sean Guiheen, Castlecove, Castletown, Kilflynn on the death of his Son Brendan (Reddy) Guiheen, Tralee, Carlow & U.S.A. The death has occurred on 16th April of Jean Young (née Power) of Cloondara, Oakpark, Tralee and formerly Kilflynn,
On behalf of the community, we offer our sincere sympathy her husband Liam her Sons Neil, Cian and her daughter Claire, her father James and mother Teresa, her sisters Caroline, Kathryn, brothers Martin, Tommy and the late Seamus, David and Kenneth. Also to grand-daughters Aoife, Clara, Cressie and Alex, daughters-in-law Nicola, Lauren and Sinead, Aunt Nuala, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and many friends.
Jean’s remains were reposed at Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee on Friday (18th April) Funeral arrived to Our Lady & St. Brendan’s Church, Tralee on Saturday at 12.30 p.m. where the Liturgy of the Word for Jean will be celebrated at 1.00 p.m. Interment afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Kilflynn
On behalf of the community, we offer our sincere sympathy to Shane McKenna, Dromakee, Kilflynn and his family on the recent death of his father John McKenna, Ballingowan, Castlegregory, who Passed away peacefully, in his 86th year, at University Hospital Kerry on 28th April 2025. May They Rest in Peace
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 14th May at 10.00 a.m
Mass will be celebrated on Friday 16th May at 10.00 a.m and on Saturday 17th May at 6.00 p.m.
Diocesan Collection for the Education of Clergy this weekend 10th/11th May.
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.
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.
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.
Cemetery Masses: Killahan – Monday 30th June 7.00 p.m. Kyrie Eleison – Tuesday 1 st July 7.00 p.m. St. Mary’s, Kilflynn- Wednesday 2 nd July 7.00 p.m.
ACTIVE RETIRED
Active Retired Meeting in the Parish Hall Abbeydorney on Wednesday 14th May, at our usual time of 10.30a.m. Any Enquiries please call Marie 0667135831.
The Kerry Senior camogie team are back in action this coming weekend.
The Kingdom will travel to Castle Road on Sunday to face Cork in the Munster Intermediate Championship Final. We wishes the Kerry players and their mentors.
CROTTA GAA
Hurling results Saturday, 10 May
Kerry Coiste na nÓg
Lee Strand Under 14 County Hurling Leagues Division 1 –
Abbeydorney 3-17 Crotta O’Neill’s 1-8
Sunday, 11 May
Kerry Coiste na nÓg
Lee Strand Co. Under 16 County Hurling Leagues Division 1
Crotta O’Neill’s 5-9 Ballyheigue 3-10
Ballyduff 3-16 Abbeydorney 0-6
Full Time in Laois Hire O’Moore Park in Round 3 of the 2025 Joe McDonagh Cup Laois 5-28 to Kerry 1-21.The Crotta hurling club was represented by Rory Mahony, Shane Nolan and Sean McGrath
Kerry Coiste na nÓg
Lee Strand Co. Under 16 County Hurling League Round 2
Sunday, 18 May @ 11.00am:
Division 1 –
Crotta O’Neill’s v bye.
Credit Union County Senior Hurling League Div 1 Rd 8
On Friday May 16th at 7.30pm in Dromakee
Crotta v Abbeydorney
The draw for the 2025 Garvey’s SuperValu County Hurling Championship was made on Monday evening in Austin Stack Park. Group 1 Ballyduff, St Brendan’s Ardfert and Crotta O’Neills
Group 2 Kilmoyley, Lixnaw and Ballyheigue, Group 3 Abbeydorney, Tralee Parnells and Cauesway.
