HAPPY EASTER to all readers of the Kilflynn Notes at Home and Abroad.
HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES
Easter Ceremonies 2025
Holy Thursday Abbeydorney at 7.00 p.m.
Good Friday Abbeydorney at 3.00 p.m.. Stations of the Cross in St. Mary’s Kilflynn at 7.30 p.m
Holy Saturday in Kilflynn At 7.00 p.m.
Easter Sunday in Abbeydorney at 10.00 a.m.
LIDL NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 1 FINAL
Kerry 4-14, Armagh 0-11
Kerry secured a record 13th Lidl National Football League Division 1 crown with a comprehensive victory over Armagh at Croke Park on Saturday evening. Congratulations to the Kerry players and their mentor’s, especially, Niamh Quinn, Crotta, who came on in the 2nd half, and acquitted herself really well. It was extremely proud day for the Kerry Ladies board and all at Abbeydorney Ladies club with 3 of their players, Ciara McCarthy, Niamh Quinn & Melanie Higgins winning the 2025 National League Final with Kerry. Well done girls, on what was an extremely tough and emotional day for all of you with the loss of a talented teammate & sports colleague, Lillie Gaynor, Kilmoyley who passed away peacefully at home. May her beautiful and gentle soul rest in peace.
CARMEL WINS THE CROTTA LOTTO JACKPOT
There was great demand for Crotta hurling club weekly lottery tickets at the weekend with everyone striving their best to win the Jackpot of 2,600.
Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn was the venue for the weekly lotto draw on Monday 14th April. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the Independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 1,6,15 and 23.
There was one winner of the Jackpot. Congratulations to Carmel Chawke, Lismore, Tralee, who scooped the Big Lotto Jackpot.
Carmel and her Family are great supporter of the club and of the weekly lotto and bought her lucky ticket from Club ticket seller, her grandson, Sean McGrath, Kilflynn and was the toast of Kilflynn and beyond on Tuesday morning as the news of his big win circulated and she is looking forward to be presented with her cheque of €2,600.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw:
Brendan Twomey, Crotta Cross, Lixnaw, Maureen Weir, Castletown, Kilflynn and Stephanie Sheehan, Dunmore East, Waterford. The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar Kilflynn on Monday night 21st April at 10.30p.m with a €2,000 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 emphasise enough the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. Your continued support is greatly.
ACTIVE RETIRED
Abbeydorney / Kilflynn Active Retired Group are meeting this Wednesday 9th April and on Wednesday 16th April at the usual time of 10.30am in the Abbeydorney Parish Community Hall. New members are most welcome, please contact Marie Williams 066 7135831 for any questions you may have.
CROTTA GAA
2025 Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Tier 2, Group 2, Rd 2. on Manguard Park on Saturday 12th April
Full time score: Kerry: 2-16, Kildare: 2-08
Well done to Kerry minor hurlers and their management, especially the Crotta players Ryan Hurley, Cillian Hurley, Stephen Shanahan, Alex Relihan, Adam Corkey and John Donovan and commiserations to Kildare.
2025 O’Neills. com Leinster U20 Hurling Championship, Tier 2, Group 1, Rd. 2 Manguard Park, on Saturday 12th April
Full time score:
Kerry: 2-14 Kildare: 3-17
Hard luck to the Kerry U-20 hurlers and their management, especially the Crotta players Oisin Heaton, Sean McElligott and Evan O’Sullivan and well done to Kildare
The County Senior Hurling League Div 1 Round 4 Game between Crotta and Kilmoyley, was postponed due to a sudden bereavement in Kilmoyley on Friday 11th April,
The Crotta GAA and wider GAA community extend our sincere condolences and Sympathies to family and friends of Lillie Gaynor, Kilmoyley. May Lillie’s gentle soul rest in peace.
County Senior Hurling League Div 2 Round 1
Full time Kilmoyley Hurling club 4-14 to Crotta Gaa 2-12.
Well done 16 players who togged out on Tuesday evening 8th April.
KERRY COISTE NA NÓG
Division 1 Semi- Finals in Abbeydorney on Sunday 13th April
Ballyheigue 1-9 Crotta O’Neill’s 0-8
Abbeydorney 5-6 Kilmoyley 0-2
Kerry Coiste na nÓg Féile na nGael Under 15 hurling Division 1 Final
Abbeydorney 4-8 Ballyheigue 1-3
Féile na nGael Under 15 hurling
Division 2 in Caherslee GAA grounds,Tralee on Sunday 13th April
Semi-Finals
Ballyduff 1-14 Causeway 0-3
Tralee Parnells 1-5 Kenmare/Kilgarvan 0-7
Division 2 in Final
Ballyduff 1-12 Tralee Parnells 0-3
STACK’S MOUNTAIN HALF MARATHON AND 10KM
The Stacks Mountain Half Marathon & 10k routes reward participants with amazing scenic views
Don’t miss out! Register today:
https://eventmaster.ie/event/JxwmUpvHRk
You can walk, jog or run the 10k!
Date: 26th April 2025 Location: Kilflynn, Co. Kerry.
Half marathon & 10k. distances. Walkers welcome for the10k
Amazing scenery
Event tech t-shirt included
Finishers medal for all participants
Trophies for winners
Post race hot food at Parkers Pub & Venue
Entry: €30 for 10k run/walk & €50 for half marathon
Brilliant atmosphere
Check out the NEW COURSE for this year’s 10k & event details at
www.kilflynncityrun.net
