CONFIRMATION
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered to the children of the parish by Bishop of Kerry Dr Ray Browne on Wednesday 25th February at 11.00 a.m. in St. Bernard’s Church, Abbeydorney. Best of Luck to the 16 children from Scoil Treasa Naofa and their teacher Mrs Sinead O’Connell.
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 23rd February, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 2,6,29 and 31. There was no winner of the 6,400 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Carmel Chawke, Lismore, Tralee, Ava and Kyle Hussey, Lixnaw and Brendan Hannon, Laccamore, Kilflynn,
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 2nd March at 10.30p.m with a €6,500 Jackpot.
Tickets available 3 for €5 online visit 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.
CROTTA GAA
The Kerry Senior team had a great result as they produced a strong all-round performance to come away with a well-earned 3 points in their Centra National Camogie League Div 2A clash on Saturday 21st February at Meath GAA Centre of Excellence, Dunganny
Full Time Score: Kerry 2-10 Meath 1-11
Solid work rate across the pitch along with some excellent scores proved the difference on the day. . The Crotta ladies on the team were Roisin Quinn, Jackie Horgan and Amy O’Sullivan and Aoife Behan (inj)
Focus now quickly shifts to next weekend’s encounter as Kerry take to home soil, this time to face Carlow in Austin Stack Park on Saturday 28th February. Your support in the stand will be greatly appreciated as we look to build on today’s momentum.
Kerry Senior footballers were victorious in Croke Park on Saturday evening 21st February by 1-16 to 1-10.against Dublin in the Allianz Football League. . St.Senan and Crotta player Cillian Trant scored 0-01 for the Kingdom at Wing forward
The Kerry Senior hurlers went down by a point at Laois Hire O’Moore Park on Saturday 21st February it finished Laois 1-18 Kerry 1-17 in the Allianz Hurling League. Division 2, round 4. The Crotta Club was represented by Sean McGrath (Full back) and Jordan Conway (Conner Forward)
Kerry have been beaten by Cork in the Lidl Ladies National Football League.
The away side won by 16 points to 8 at Austin Stack Park, Tralee on Sunday 22nd February
Kerry failed to score in the first half, trailing 14 nil at the break. Niamh Quinn, Crotta played at conner forward for the Kerry side
The Kerry U20 hurlers defeated Clare on Monday evening 23rd February in Austin Stack Park in the Munster Hurling Development League. The Crotta club was represented by Adam Corkey, Dara Nolan and Evan O’Sullivan with Jerome O’Sullivan manager of the Kerry side. Kerry play Limerick in the next round.
The Crotta Senior hurlers commence their 2026 County hurling League div 1 campaign on Sunday 1st March against Lixnaw at 12 noon in Lixnaw. We wish the best of luck to the Crotta players and their management for the season ahead.
Match Day in Crotta – Let’s Get Behind the Kerry Camogie Minors!
Round 2 of the Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Camogie Championship is here, and our Kerry Minors are back on home soil!
Opposition: Meath
Venue: Crotta
Date: Sunday, 1st March
Throw-in: 2pm
Tickets: • Available via link (to follow) • €10 at the gate • €8 for OAPs/Students • U16s Free
The girls would love a big home crowd behind them as they take on Meath in what promises to be a fantastic contest. Your support makes all the difference!
Let’s pack the sidelines in Crotta and cheer on the Kingdom!
North Kerry Under 15 Hurling Championship Fixtures
Round 1 – Saturday, 28 February @ 4.30pm ‘A’ Championship
Crotta O’Neill’s v Abbeydorney
Causeway v Ballyduff
KERRY’S AGE FRIENDLY STRATEGY
Kerry’s Age Friendly Strategy Kerry County Council is developing a new Age Friendly Strategy. If you are aged 55 years and over, you are invited to share your views on how we can make County Kerry a place where people of all ages can live well, age positively, and feel valued. Round 1 of the in-person public consultation sessions will take place as follows: Tralee: 24th February, The Rose Hotel, 6.30pm – 9.00pm Listowel: 26th February, The Listowel Arms Hotel, 6.30pm – 9.00pm For further information phone 066 9796713 or email agefriendlykerry@kerrycoco.
RAGGED ROAD THEATRE COMPANY
Ragged Road Theatre Company present Mother Knows Best, a comedy by Jimmy Keary in Abbeydorney Community Hall on 28th Feb and 1st March and in St. John’s Theatre Listowel on 13th & 14th February all performances at 8.00 p.m.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church:
Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 25th February at 10.00 a.m., No Mass Confirmation in Abbeydorney and Saturday 28th February at 6.00 p.m. Johnny Walsh and deceased members of the Walsh Family, Cappa, Kilflynn.
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.
Kilflynn Altar Society for February: Sheila Walsh, Mary Moloney, Norah Brady.
Dates for the Diary:. Confirmation: Abbeydorney Wednesday 25th February 11.00 a.m. First Communion: Abbeydorney Saturday 9th May 11.00 a.m. Kilflynn Saturday 16th May 11.00 a.m.
Reminder The Sacrament of Confirmation in Abbeydorney Church on Wednesday 25th Feb. at 11.00 a.m. Confirmation candidates to be in their seats at 10.45 a.m.
Kerry Samaritans would like to thank all who contributed to the Christmas Collection. The total amount collected in Abbeydorney and Kilflynn was €1,636.63
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn active retired group meeting on Wednesday, 25th February at the Parish Hall, Abbeydorney at our usual time of 10.30am. Any enquiries please contact Marie Williams; 066 7135831 or 0852524028.
ST SENANS GAA CLUB LOTTO DRAW.
23rd February 2026
Jackpot €3,900
Numbers Drawn: 02,15,28,32,
No jackpot winner.
Lucky dip:
€30 each: Caroline Sweeney, Louise Guiney Kilflynn
€20 each: Kyle Curran C/O Duffer Hickey, Tadgh Moriarty Listowel, Noreen Daughton Tullig Kilflynn.
Next week’s Jackpot €4,000
Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5 available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, Halfway Bar, Parker’s Bar Kilflynn or Play online.
Thank you for your continued support.
