Weekly Notes 15/7/2026
CEMETERY MASS
There was a large attendance on a beautiful Wednesday evening, 8th July, to celebrate the Annual Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Kilflynn, for our loved ones gone before us.
The Mass was celebrated by Fr. Jerry Keane, P.P. Abbeydorney, and Deacon Francis White. Since last year’s Mass, two people were buried in the cemetery: Irene (Ellen) Slattery (nee O’Sullivan), of Laccamore, Kilflynn and Brendan Hannon of Laccamore, Kilflynn, with Tom Breen of Cappa, Kilflynn Interment in the Old Cemetery, Kilflynn Village.
The Kilflynn Church Choir once again provided the beautiful hymns for the occasion.
Fr. Keane thanked all those who worked so diligently behind the scenes to ensure the cemetery is maintained in excellent condition.
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Herbert’s Bar in Kilflynn hosted the Crotta Hurling Club’s weekly lotto draw on Monday 13th July. The four numbers drawn from the drum by the independent observer, Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 5, 10, 14, and 27. No one won the €8,400 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Pam Loveridge, Riverside Close, Abbeydorney, Jeanette Lawlor, Ballyrehan, Lixnaw; and Liam Howard, Leith Tralee and Chicago
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday, 20th July at 10:30 p.m. with an €8,500 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, 15th July at 10.00am on Friday 17th July at 10am and Saturday 18th July at 6:00 p.m. Tom Breen Cappa, Kilflynn (Months Mind)
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.
Check www.dioceseofkerry.ie go to Abbeydorney parish and check the newsletter.
SUPERCÉILÍ
SuperCéilí comes to Parker’s Pub and Venue in Kilflynn on Saturday, 18th July 2026 for the first time, following numerous requests from North Kerry fans. Let’s go! Doors at 7:30 p.m.Starts at 8:30 p.m. followed by Disco
SuperCéilí is the only show of its type which combines acoustic and digital instruments to create electronic
Irish Dance Music.
The technical wizardry of Peter Staunton and the unmatched stage presence of Sean Leahy combine to create a gigantic sound and spectacle.
SuperCéilí fills dance floors with a unique combination of very old and very new music.
Buy tickets for SuperCéilí at www.parkerspub.com
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
2026 Garvey’s SuperValu Kerry County Senior Hurling Championship / Craobh Iomána Sinsir Ciarraí 2026
Quarter Final RESULTS
Saturday, 11 July
St. Brendan’s 5-19 Crotta O’Neill’s 2-11
Abbeydorney 2-22 Ballyheigue 1-11
Wednesday, 15th July
In the Keane’s SuperValu County Minor Hurling Championship Crotta plays Lixnaw at 7.00p.m in Lixnaw. Best of luck to the Crotta players and their mentors.
Best of luck to The Kerry Camogie and Kerry ladies Footballers in their All Ireland Semi finals on Saturday 18th July, especially the Crotta ladies Jackie Hogan, Róisín Quinn, Amy O’Sullivan, Aoife Behan and Niamh Quinn
Kerry GAA V Mayo GAA
Please note due to the very limited allocation of tickets only fully paid up adult members (18 years & over) are eligible to be included in the draw.
Thank you for your understanding and best of luck to all eligible members. (Tickets are limited to one per paid up member)
ANNUAL DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Saturday August 22nd, the Feast Day of the Queenship of Mary. Many people look forward to this day each year, a day of faith, community, and friendship. A bus will travel from the Pastoral Area. Cost €30 per person. If interested in travelling, please contact the Parish Office 066 4018996.
