KILFLYNN ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 2025
Kilflynn Community Together organising committee look forward to welcoming you to Kilflynn for the 2025 St Patrick’s Day festival Parade Monday 17th March.
We would appreciate it if all floats and participating groups could gather at Kilflynn NS at 3:00pm with the parade due to commence at 4:00pm.
There will be music to entertain the crowd from the parade stage in the centre of the village from 3:45pm.
Once again There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes for best floats/participating groups.
The parade will be followed with a presentation of Medals and goody bags for all participating children in the Columba’s centre.
We look forward to seeing you all and hope you all have a wonderful day.
Watch the Kilflynn Community Together page for further updates.
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
The Abbeydorney/ Kilflynn Active Retired Group will be meeting again on Wednesday 26th February in Abbeydorney Parish Hall. Enquiries to Marie Williams on 066 7135831. All are welcome.
KEVIN AND CAL 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 Big Jackpot of 6,000.
Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for the weekly lotto draw on Monday 24th February. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the Independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 4,11,13 and 19.
There were Two winners of the Jackpot.
Congratulations to Kevin Galvin Snr, Ballyrehan, Lixnaw and Cal Glavin, Laccamore, Abbeydorney, who scooped the Big Lotto Jackpot.
Kevin and Cal are great supporters of the club and of the weekly lotto and bought their lucky ticket at Herbert’s Bar, and were the toast of Kilflynn and beyond on Tuesday morning as the news of his big win circulated and they are looking forward to being presented with their cheques.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw:
Margaret Maunsell, Ballyconnell , Kilflynn, Cora Long, Abbeydorney and Martina Hurley, Ogham Rian, Ballinorig, Tralee
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 3rd March 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
STACK’S MOUNTAIN HALF MARATHON AND 10KM
The Stacks Mountain Half Marathon & 10k is open for entry. Go on take on the challenge Register at https://eventmaster.ie/event/JxwmUpvHRk
Date: 26th April 2025
Location: Kilflynn, Co. Kerry.
Half marathon & 10k distances. Walkers welcome for the 10k
Amazing scenery
Event tech t-shirt included. Finishers medal for all participants. Trophies for winners.
Post race hot food included
Entry: €50 for half marathon and €30 for 10k run/walk
Brilliant atmosphere every year
Check out event details & the NEW COURSE for this year’s 10k at www.kilflynncityrun.net
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church:
Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 26th February at 10.00 a.m on Friday 28th February at 10.00 a.m. and on Saturday 1st March at 6.00 p.m John & Kitty McCarthy, Knockbrack, Kilflynn (A) Nelius Beirne, Drumcunnig, Abbeydorney (A)
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.
Inclement Weather: In the event of Masses being cancelled for safety reasons, bad weather notice will be on the Abbeydorney page of the Diocesan website. Check www.dioceseofkerry.ie go to Abbeydorney parish and check the newsletter.
Kilflynn Altar Society for February: Noreen O’Brien, Maureen Weir, Helen Kelly -Fuller
Communion Calls on Friday 28th February at the usual time.
Samaritans Christmas Collection: Kilflynn €696.52; Abbeydorney €902.41. Thanks to all who contributed.
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.
CROTTA GAA
The Kerry Senior hurlers were defeated by Donegal in the National league div 2 tie by four point on the final score of 5-15 to 3-16 at a blustery O’Donnell Park, Donegal on Sunday 23rd February. Kerry had led by 1-10 to 2-01 at the break, but three second half Donegal goals proved the key. The Crotta Hurling Club was represented by Sean McGrath (wing back), Rory Mahony Mid field) and Shane Nolan (Full Forward).
Kerry 4-5 Tyrone 1-7
GOALS made the difference as Kerry claimed their third Lidl NFL victory on the spin with a deserved victory over a gutsy Tyrone team at the Tyrone GAA Centre of Excellence in Garvaghey, Tyrone on Sunday 23rd February. Niamh Quinn, Crotta came on as sub in the second half.
The Kerry Senior Camogie team travelled to Birr, Offaly and were defeated by the local side in their first game of the season in the national league div 2 tie on the Full time score
Offaly 1-17 Kerry 0-11
Hard luck to the team and management. The Crotta hurling club was represented by Aoife Behan, Jackie Hogan and Amy O’Sullivan.
FOOTBALL RESULT
Full time in Ballyduff on Saturday night 22nd February under lights
Ballyduff 1-3 St Senans 1-9
2 from 2 in the North Kerry Senior League
