BRILLIANT DAY AT ST. TERESA’S NATIONAL SCHOOL
What a brilliant day for the kids at St . Teresa’s National School, Kilflynn!
Having Kerry Camogie stars Rachel McCarthy, Shannon Collins and Róisín Quinn bring the National League Division 2 Cup in on Monday 20th April 2026 – that’s the stuff of memories
Massive credit to the three of them for making time to chat with the boys and girls, give advice, and answer all the questions. That’s how you inspire the next generation of players.
The Biggest cheer of the morning came when, St. Teresa’s National School, Kilflynn past pupil and Kerry Camogie Star Roisin Quinn announced No homework for all classes on Thursday night
And in the final, Kerry beat Meath 1-07 to 0-08 in the Centra Ireland Camogie Leagues Division 2 Final at St. Rynagh’s, Banagher on Saturday 11th April.
They’re incredible ambassadors for their families, clubs, communities and county. Days like this stick with kids forever.
CROTTA LEISURE CYCLISTS
The group meets at Crotta Cross at 6:30pm every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. —so no excuses!
CLOTHING DRIVE
St. Teresa’s National School, Kilflynn are holding a clothing recycling drive fundraising.
Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes, shoes, bed linen, curtains, towels, bags, belts and soft toys. Please Donate only clean dry and rewardable clothing as we cannot accept wet, dirty or damaged clothing or goods. No Duvets. Drop your bags at the Crotta Hurling Clubhouse, Dromakee, Kilflynn (Eircode V92 NW92) between 7:00 a.m.m to 10.00p.m. 7 days a week. The new collection date is Monday 13th April to Monday 11th May. This clothes drive raises much needed funds to cover the shortfall in Departmental grants, your support will be greatly appreciated. Please spread the word to your family and friends
Thank you for your support and taking the time and effort to support our fundraising drive.
KERRY PRIMARY GAMES
A massive congratulations to St. Teresa’s National School, Kilflynn 6th Class pupil Tom Reilhan, who was selected to represent Kerry in the Primary Games! He will take to the field at halftime for the Kerry v Clare Munster Senior Football Semi final on Saturday, April 25th in Cusack Park, Ennis. We all wish him the very best of luck!
CROTTA LOTTO RESULT
Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club’s weekly lotto draw on Monday 20th April. The four numbers drawn from the drum by the independent observer, Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 4, 9, 14, and 20. There was no winner of the 7,200 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: James Conway, Lixnaw, Peter O’Shea, C/o Quilter’s Bar, Lixnaw and Noelle Heaton, Irrebeg, Lixnaw.
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday, 27th April at 10:30p.m with a €7,300 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. 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
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: Wed. 22nd 10.00 a.m. Fri. 24th 10.00 a.m. Brendan Hannon, Laccamore (recently deceased) Sat. 25th 6.00 p.m.
Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 22nd April at 10am, Ned Joe & Mary Leen, Cappa (Anniversary), and Maurice & Mary Buckley, Cappa, Kilflynn (Anniversey)
Friday 24th April at 10.00a.mBrendan Hannon, Laccamore (recently deceased) and Saturday 25th April at 6:00 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.. Check www.dioceseofkerry.ie go to Abbeydorney parish and check the newsletter.
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
Active Retired Group will meet on Wednesday 22nd March at the usual time of 10.30 a.m. at the Parish Hall Abbeydorney. Any enquiries please contact Marie Williams 066 7135831 or 085 2524028.
CROTTA GAA
The Crotta hurlers travelled to Kilgarvan on Tuesday evening 14th April to play the home side in The McCarthy Insurance Group Senior Hurling League Div 2 Round 1 and recored a victory on the Full time score of Crotta 2-19 to Kilgarvan 2-07. The Green and red boys led at halftime by 1-10 to 1-05. Fair play to both teams who battled hard in tough conditions.
Well done to our U10 hurlers who played Kilgarvan in the sports field, Dromakee on Wednesday 15th April evening for their first game of the year. Thanks to Kilgarvan for traveling and for a great evening of hurling.
Lee Strand Kerry Coiste na nÓg Under 14 Hurling Leagues
Round 1 results Friday, 17 April Division 2
Abbeydorney 4-19 Crotta O’Neill’s 2-7
Crotta U12 hurlers played St Brendan’s on Friday evening April 17th, at The Arc, Ardfert.
At the Crotta Gaa, sports field, Dromakee, on Friday evening 17th April Crotta Senior hurlers had a 1-22 to 2-15 victory over Cauesway in The McCarthy Insurance Group County Senior Hurling league Div 1, Round 6.
Round two of the Christy Ring Cup on Sunday 19th April in Austin Stacks Park, Tralee full time Kerry 5-18 to Donegal 2-22.
Donegal led at halftime by two points 1-12 to 1-10. Congratulations to our player Sean McGrath (Ful back) his Kerry team mates and management on their victory. Next up for the Kingdom is Roscommon away next Saturday.
FÉILE NA nGAEL 2026 – COUNTY FINAL DAY!
Get ready for a fantastic day of camogie as the best young talent in Kerry takes to the field!
**Saturday, 25th April 2026**
**Venue:** Spa GAA, Killarney
**Division 1 Fixtures:**
1:15pm – Causeway v Tralee Parnells
2:00pm – Cillard v Causeway
2:45pm – Tralee Parnells v Cillard
Final (1 v 2) – 3:40pm
**Division 2 Fixtures:**
• 1:15pm – Killarney v Abbeykillix
• 2:00pm – Killarney v Ballyduff
• 2:45pm – Abbeykillix v Ballyduff
Final (1 v 2) – 3:40pm
**Coffee cart on site** – serving tea, coffee & treats to keep you going!
**Admission:**
• Adults – €10
• Students/OAP – €5
• U16s – FREE
Bring your colours, your voice, and your support for a brilliant day of camogie!
