CONFIRMATION
Bishop Ray Browne will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to the children of the three schools in St. Bernard’s, Abbeydorney on Wednesday 26th March at 11.00 a.m. Confirmation candidates to be in their seats by 10.45 a.m. We pray that the gifts of the Holy Spirit will enrich the lives of the children, their families and our parish.
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 clothes or goods. No Duvets. Drop your bags to the Crotta Hurling Club house, Dromakee, Kilflynn, between the following hours 7.00a.m to 10.00p.m. 7 days a week. The new collection date is Monday 7th April. 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.
CROTTA LOTTO GAA RESULTS
Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 24th March, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 3,5,7 and 19. There was no winner of the 2,300 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Carmel Chawke, Lismore, Tralee, M. Cunningham, The Cloisters, Abbeydorney and . Martina Hurley, Ogham Rian, Ballinorig,. Tralee The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 31st March at 10.30p.m with a €2,400 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
CROTTA COISTE NA NOG AWARDS
The Crotta Coiste na nÓg Awards took place on Sunday 23rd March at a packed St Columbus Centre Kilflynn.
The evening was in recognition & honour of the fantastic achievements of our young hurler’s. We as a club are immensely proud of all our young players.
Special guests were local sporting greats and All Ireland winner’s Niamh Carmody and Jackie Horgan.
Niamh and Jackie spoke equivalently and beautifully to the very attentive audience and gave them many encouraging words of advice from the highs and lows they themselves have experienced in their sporting careers thus far.
They then presented awards to the following teams, U13 Div 2 North Kerry League, U14 Div 1 North Kerry Championship. U15 Div 2 County League, North Kerry Div 1 Championship and Tom Healy Shield.
Special award on behalf of Coiste na nÒg went to Mike Parker in recognition of his fantastic and continued contribution to Coiste na nÒg over many years.
Minor hurler of the year awards (The Monty McElligott Trophy) went to Evan O’Sullivan to mark a wonderful year on the playing fields. Sheila O’Sullivan presented the award to Evan on the night.
Chairman Paddy Weir on behalf of Crotta GAA presented an award to Paul Shanahan in recognition and appreciation of his ongoing contribution to the club.
Tribute was paid also to our wonderful Scor members who brought great success again this year. Sonny Egan, Amy Cronin, our music groups and amazing dancers. Scor is thriving within the club with huge gratitude due to Scòr officer Tom Breen and his many wonderful mentors.
Many thanks to all players, coaches, volunteers, parents, sponsors and supporters who make it possible to keep our underage players active and enjoying their hurling.
On Behalf of Crotta Coiste na nÒg we would like to thank most sincerely our main sponsor John and Joanne Mahony (Kilflynn Kitchen) for their amazing and continued support.
Thanks to Marie Beirne and Trish O’Driscoll and others who helped with the refreshments on the night. Go raibh míle maith agat.
It was a very enjoyable evening for the players and the club are delighted to have had the opportunity to recognise their amazing achievements.
Roll on 2025
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
The Abbeydorney/ Kilflynn Active Retired Group will be meeting again on Wednesday 26th March in Abbeydorney Parish Hall. Enquiries to Marie Williams on 066 7135831. All are welcome.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: There will be No Mass on Wednesday 26th March at 10.00 a.m.
Mass will be celebrated on Friday 28th March at 10.00 a.m. and on Saturday 29th March 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.
Kilflynn Altar Society for March – Claire Walsh, Carmel Walsh.
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.
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.
STACK’S MOUNTAIN HALF MARATHON AND 10KM
This year’s Stacks Mountain Half Marathon & 10k which takes place on Saturday 26th April.
An amazing day of fitness, fun & community spirit is promised.
You can walk, jog or run the 10k! The 10k route is the Tullig, Ballyreahan, Green Road loop.
The 3 beneficiaries of this year’s event are: St Teresa’s National School, Abbeykillix Camogie Club, Crotta O’Neills Hurling Club
Register today 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 at Parkers Pub & Venue
Entry: €30 for 10k run/walk & €50 for half marathon
Brilliant atmosphere
Check out the NEW COURSE for this year’s 10k & event details at www.kilflynncityrun.net
CROTTA GAA
Kerry 2-10, Armagh 0-06
Well done to Kerry Senior Camogie team and their management of a great win on Saturday 22nd March over Armagh in round 4 of the Very National League, especially the Crotta ladies Rosin Quinn, Jackie Horgan, Aoife Behan, and Amy O’Sullivan.
Well done to Crotta players Rory Mahony, Shane Nolan and Sean McGrath and the Kerry Senior team and management against Tyrone in Round 7 of the Allianz Hurling League Division 2. in Garvaghey on the final score of Kerry 1-19 to Tyrone 1-13.
County Senior Hurling League Div 1 Round 2 Full time at the sportsfield, dromakee, Kilflynn on Sunday 23rd March : Crotta 1-16 to St Brendan’s Ardfert 2-12.
The sides were level at the interval break Crotta 1-10 to Ardfert 2-07. Crotta Scorers were Evan O’Sullivan 0-11 10fs, Cormac White 0-2, Gavin Parker, James Sheehan 0-2 and Darragh O’Donoghue 1-00 Well done boys
