CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE
Christmas is nearing and we are instilling in the children that it is the season of giving and sharing.
What better way to do this than by donating the proceeds of this years’ Christmas Performance to a local charity.
Staff & pupils from St. Teresa’s National School ,Kilflynn worked together to choose Jigsaw Kerry (Youth Mental Health Service) as its chosen charity.
If you would like to donate to this invaluable service, all you need to do is attend our ‘Cracking Christmas Carol Service’.
Where- St. Mary’s Church, Kilflynn.
When- Wednesday, December 18th
Now, we may be biased but we’ve heard the children in rehearsals all week and they’ve been AMAZING, so we think you’re all in for a real treat on the day
As the saying goes ‘the more, the merrier’, so bring Moms, Dads, Nanas, grandads, aunts, uncles and sure bring the neighbours too.
KILFLYNN CHRONICLE
The Kilflynn Chronicle was launched at the end of the Kilflynn Church Choir Carol Service on Sunday 15th December at a packed St Mary’s Church, Kilflynn. This year the proceeds from the magazine are going to Palliative Care Kerry, the worthiest of beneficiaries which provides specialist palliative care to the people of Kerry across all core settings, hospitals, community, day services and inpatient unit, the Chronicle is on sale costing €15 at the following outlets: in Kilflynn at Parker’s and Herbert’s; Expose, in Lixnaw at Stack’s and Foley’s; in Abbeydorney at the Post Office, David Power Gala and Circle K; in Tralee at O’Mahony’s Bookshop and Oaklands Shop; at Kelly’s, Six Crosses, at Woulfe’s Bookshop, Listowel and Ardfert Printing. A great read supporting a worthy cause!
DARTS DOUBLES
The weekly Darts tournament returns on Friday 20th December in Parker’s Pub. Fresh Turkey’s to be won. All names in for the draw at 8.00p.m
CLANMAURICE ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS AGAIN
The Clanmaurice bandwagon just keeps rolling along as they produced one the best performances of their 10-year existence, when the put a below par Ahascragh Caltra side to the sword with superb eighteen point win in this All-Ireland Intermediate Club Camogie final, played in Croke Park on Sunday 15th December on the final score of Clanmaurice 2-15 to Ahascragh Caltra 1-01
Congratulations to Clanmaurice Camogie Club on winning back 2 back All Ireland Intermediate Camogie Club titles. Well done to all the girls and Management especially the Crotta ladies Aoife Behan (wing back) 0-02 Amy O’Sullivan (corner forward) and Player of the Match Jackie Horgan (full forward) scoring 2-03, Truly Inspirational and dedicated bunch of girls.
The victorious panel and their management paid a visit to Parker’s Pub on Monday afternoon, where they received a warm welcome. Unbelievably Clanmaurice will be playing senior camogie in 2025 and that with a panel of just 21 players.
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 16th December, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 4,15,20 and 28. There was no winner of the 5,000 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Dominic O’Connell, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw, Mary Long, Abbeydorney and Martin Galvin, Ballinclogher, Lixnaw
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 23rd December at 10.30p.m with a €5,100 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.
CARE GROUP
The Abbeydorney Kilflynn care group held their Christmas party for senior citizens on Sunday 8th December at Ballyroe Heights Hotel. We would like to thank the Hotel for serving a beautiful meal. Thanks to Ann and Maria for the beautiful music all afternoon. We would like to thank everybody who gave us spot prizes which were very much appreciated. We had a most enjoyable day. We wish everybody a happy Xmas.
KILFLYNN CHRISTMAS TREE ‘LIGHT UP A LIFE’ FUNDRAISER
If you wish to remember a loved one who is deceased, ‘Light Up A Life’ this Christmas by donating €5 per light. Donations and names can be dropped into The Village Store or Tommy Neenan by 24th December 2024. Many thanks for your continued support.
MUSIC
A traditional Irish folk and ballad band, The Kilkennys are noted for their dynamic arrangements, energetic performances and charismatic rapport with audiences across the globe are playing in Parker’s Pub and Venue, Kilflynn on Saturday 28th December.
Tickets €20 from the venue or www.parkerspub.com/events
HURLING RESULT
On Saturday, 14 December at the sportsfield, dromakee in the North Kerry Under 21 Hurling Championship semi final
Crotta/Kilmoyley 0-14 Ballyduff 0-11.
Crotta/Kilmoyley will play St. Brendan’s in the Final.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: on Wednesday 18th December at 10.00 a.m,
Requiem Mass for Michael Browne of Castletown, Kilflynn, will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Kilflynn on Wednesday 18th December at 11 am on Friday 20th December at 10.00 a.m. and on Saturday 21st December at 6.00 p.m.
Kilflynn Altar Society for December: Sheila Walsh, Mary Moloney, Norah Brady
Christmas Communion Calls on Friday 20th December at the usual times. Confessions: Abbeydorney Tuesday 17th December 6.30 p.m. Kilflynn on Thursday 19th December 6.30 p.m.
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.
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.
Christmas Mass Bouquets Cards and a selection of other Mass Cards available from the Parish Office
Christmas Masses:
Abbeydorney: Christmas Eve 24th 7.30 p.m., Christmas Morning 25th 11.00 a.m.
Kilflynn: Christmas Eve 24th December at 6.00 p.m., Christmas Morning 25th December at 9.30 a.m.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Confidential number is 087 7086253
ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
We at Abbeydorney Kilflynn active retired have finished our meetings for the year of 2024, thank you to all the members who make the active retired group a huge success, this would not happen without consistent participation and input from all participants. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year. Looking forward to seeing you all again on the 8th January 2025! In the words of Pam Ayres; You Have To dance while you are able, do the can-can on the table, grab each chance that flashes past, for life goes by so deadly in the past. Enquiries call Marie Williams @ 0667135831
KILFLYNN CANCER QUIZ 20th ANNIVERSARY
Believe it or not it is twenty years since Fr. Pat O’Donnell organised the first Cancer support quiz in Kilflynn. After all those years the Christmas quiz is still going strong and returns on Friday, December 27th. With a constant and rising need for their services our designated charities, Recovery Haven, Kerry Hospice and Kerry Cancer Support, need your support more than ever. Our community’s support will help these charities to continue their wonderful work. The quiz has always received unbelievable support from the people of Kilflynn and the surrounding parishes, with more than €85,000 raised to date, the vast majority of which was distributed to Kerry-based cancer charities. With such support, the quiz has become an integral part of Christmas celebrations in the village. Moreover, the event is not all about answering questions but also a fun filled night of music, raffles and auctions. Therefore, the organizers would be grateful to receive any items that might be raffled or sold. Maybe you could ask a business, you regularly deal with, for some item, such as a voucher, that we might raffle or sell on the night. Also, if you have any unwanted presents don’t put them in the attic; give them to us to raise much-needed funds for our charities. Even if you can’t attend on the night we would be grateful for your support in these ways. If interested, please contact John Flaherty at (087) 2352753 or Mike Parker at (087) 9794541. Any donations can be handed in to John, Mike or to Herbert’s Bar and Shop. Anyone who might like to lend a hand on the night itself please let us know. As always, the organisers thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you on the 27th. As the night is always busy, in order that the quiz is comfortably run to everyone’s satisfaction, kick off will be at 8pm sharp.
