CONFIRMATION
Forty-three children from Abbeydorney NS, Kilahan NS and Kilflynn NS received the Sacrament of Confirmation in St Bernard’s Church, Abbeydorney, from the Bishop of Kerry, Rev Bishop Ray Browne, who was assisted by Fr. Keane Abbeydorney P.P, Fr. Nicholas Flynn. Diocesan Secretary, Fr. Brendan Walsh, Fr. Pat Crean Lynch and Deacon Francis White, Kilflynn on Monday 15th April in St. Bernard’s Church, Abbeydorney. After the beautiful ceremony the bishop posed for photographs with the children and their families.
The boys and girls who received the Sacrament from St Teresa’s National School were Dean McElligott, Tiernan Mullins, Kevin Moloney, Callum England, Eoin Beirne, Ned Breen, Simon Russell, Bobby McElligott, Jude Doyle, Amy McGrath, Ciara Quilter, Tia Falvey, Lola Falvey, Leah Cronin, Emma Slattery, Aoibhinn Brady, Orla O’Donoghue, Lily McAuliffe and Aine Abeyta.
Congratulations to the children from St Teresa’s National School, who received the Sacrament of Confirmation, also the parents and their teacher, Sinead Hogan who had the children well prepared for their big day. Thanks also to Ann Mahony and The Abbeydorney School choir for the beautiful music and singing.
CROTTA LOTTO JACKPOT HITS 9,000
The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Tuesday night 9th April at Herberts Pub, Kilflynn. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Sonny Egan, Garrynagore, Lixnaw were 8,23,26 and 32. There was no winner of the 8,800 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Ronan O’Donovan, Abbeydorney, Sheila O’Sullivan, Crotta Cross and Amy Flaherty, Keel Lixnaw.
The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday night 16th April at Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 14,24,29 and 32. There was no winner of the 8,900 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Sonny Egan, Garrynagore, Lixnaw, Katie Fitzgerald, Muckenaugh Lower, Lixnaw and Sonny Egan, Garrynagore, Lixnaw.
The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn on Monday night 22nd April at 10.30p.m with a €9,000 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 appreciated.
AED TRAINING
AED training will take place on Saturday May 11th in St. Teresa’s NS Kilflynn. The course is certified by the Irish Heart Foundation and valid for two years. Cost e35.00 per person. Anyone who wishes to train please contact Gerry 0872266495
KILFLYNN CITY RUNNING GROUP
Online entries have now closed! Thank you all for your support. However, you can still register for the Half-marathon or 10km on Saturday morning, 20th April, at a reduced price of:
€40 for Half-marathon
€20 for 10km
No Medals or t-shirts if you sign up on the morning, but your entry fee includes Food and refreshments.
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group social meeting in the Abbeydorney Parish Hall on 17 th April. Meeting will start at 10.30am. New members are welcome; Enquiries, contact Noreen or Marie at 066 7135831.
KERRY SENIOR HURLERS
The Kerry Senior hurlers travel to Westmeath in Round 1 of the 2024 Joe McDonagh Cup at TEG Cusack Park, GAA stadium in Mullingar, on Sunday 21st April at 2.00p.m best wishes to the Kerry players and their mentors.
KILFLYNN COMMUNITY TOGETHER
The rescheduled Kerry Clean Up will continue for the next week for anyone who could not do their area on Saturday 13th April
KWD bags will be available for anyone who wants them for collection in Herbert’s shop, and bags will also be left in The Church Porch, Kilflynn.
Bags can be left on the side of the road when full and will be collected over the coming week-only rubbish in provided KWD bags will be collected by KWD.
No bags will be collected after next weekend. It is fantastic to give a good “spring-clean” to our beautiful village and surrounding area in preparation for the busy summer months ahead. As always Kilflynn Community Together greatly appreciates your support.
HURLING RESULTS
Friday, 12 April
Kerry Coiste na nÓg RESULTS
Féile na nGael Under 15 Hurling semi-finals
Division 1
Tralee Parnell’s 4 – 7 Lixnaw 2 – 10
Division 2
Ballyduff 5 – 9 Crotta O’Neill’s 3 – 13
Division 3
Kenmare/Kilgarvan 4 – 24 Firies 3 – 16
County Senior Hurling league Div1 Round 4 Full time at the sportsfield, dromakee on Friday evening 12th April Crotta 3-20 to Tralee Parnells 0-14. Crotta travel to Killarney on Friday evening to play Dr. Crokes in round 5 of the county league at 7.00p.m
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: on Wednesday 17th April at 10.00 a.m. . Friday 19th April at 10.00 a.m. And on Saturday 20th April at 6.00 p.m. . Michael O’Brien, Gortclohy (A) Florrie & Bridget O’Driscoll, Aulane & their daughter Kathleen O’Connor. (A)
Kilflynn Altar Society for April -Anne O’Halloran, Eileen Hannon, Joe Jameson. Trócaire Lenten Campaign. Please return your Trócaire Box or envelope to either church or to the parish office. We would be grateful if you could change any coin to notes. If you are making your donation by cheque, please make it payable to ‘Abbeydorney Parish’.
Diocesan Collection – Peter’s Pence next weekend 20th/21st April
Abbeydorney Presbytery Phone number has been disconnected. All queries to the Parish Office 066 4018996.
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.
ALONE
The organisation that enables older people age at home are looking for Telephone and Visitation Volunteers to support older people in the community. Call 0801 222 024 please or see ALONE.ie/Volunteer for more information
KILFLYNN FAIRY FESTIVAL
Tickets are on sale for the Kilflynn Enchanted Fairy Festival, limited numbers and wow, have they a festival planned for you….. the countdown begins as they will celebrate their 10th anniversary and promise to light up your play flames, imagination and build magical memories with your loved ones 29th and 30th of June save the date and kick the summer of with The Kilflynn Enchanted fairy festival 2024.
CROTTA LEISURE CYCLISTS
The Crotta Leisure Cyclists are now back on the road for the summer season. Cycling every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6.30 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. from Barry’s Crotta. New Cyclists welcome, no experience necessary for further details contact Mike Barry 086 2571230 or Graham Harris 089 4528603
CROTTA UNDERAGE HURLING
Crotta Academy Training (U5 U7 & U9) continues each Sunday morning at the sportsfield, Dromakee, Kilflynn. Hurling friendships and enjoyment are the aim of the sessions. New members are always welcome to come along and try hurling at any time. Gear provided. Contact Paul Shanahan 0879715781 or message the page and we will put you in touch with the correct age group.
