KILFLYNN DRAMA GROUP
Kilflynn Drama Group are back with the hilarious ‘the two loves of Gabriel Foley’, a play by Jimmy Keary. The play tells the story of Gabriel Foley, a middle-aged bachelor farmer, who has been unlucky in love and lives with his mother. In a last-ditch effort to find love, and show his mother that he is perfectly capable of finding a woman, he joins a ‘town’ drama group. Meanwhile his housekeeper has been in love with him for years but he is too blind to notice. Will Gabriel find love in his new drama group or see what has been in front of him all along before it is too late? You will have to wait and see! Dates: Friday 29th, Saturday 30th March, Wednesday 3rd, Friday 5th, Saturday 6th April in St Columbus Centre, Kilflynn
Doors Open 7.30 pm. Curtain 8.15 pm sharp.
Bookings Maureen (before 6pm) 0879893847, Mike (after 6pm) 066 7135129. Booking is essential.
CROTTA 23K RAFFLE RESULTS
The Crotta O’ Neills GAA Club raffle #CrottaChampo #23000giveaway draw was held on Monday 18th March in Saint Columba’s Community Centre, Kilflynn in front of a nice sizable crowd . The Two Independent observers were Fr. Jerry Keane Abbeydorney P.P and Damien Cashell of Cashell Solicitors. The Winning tickets were drawn by Crotta Gaa Senior victorious 2023 Captain Bill Keane and Kerry GAA Senior Hurling Captain 2024 Tomas O’Connor. The club would like to thank everyone who sold and bought tickets, it was greatly appreciated. The winners have been contacted by phone and by email. Liam Howard, Leith native co-owner of The Three Counties Irish Pub in Chicago, sold the first prize of 10,000 winning ticket to his Mayo native Customer Billy Heneghan. Champagne was flowing in The Three Counties Irish Pub on Monday evening.
The Crotta Hurling Club wishes to thank all the people who supported our recent 23000 fundraiser draw. Congratulations to the following winners
€10,000 Billy Heneghan Chicago
€4000 The O’Donoghue Family Moyvane
€2000 Aaron Tuomey Bandon Co.Cork
€1000 Anthony Glavin, Shannow Banks, Abbeydorney
€1000 Shane & Oisin Herbert, Castletown ,Kilflynn
€1000 Eileen Healey Brosna
€1000 Sean Falvey ,Ballyrehan, Lixnaw
€1000 Seamus Byrne, Ballyrehan , Lixnaw
€1000 Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw
€1000 Noreen Twomey , The Waterfall, Kilflynn
KILFLYNN COMMUNITY TOGETHER
Kilflynn Community Together would like to thank all our sponsors of our 2024 St Patrick’s day parade, without whom the parade would not be able to take place.
Thanks also goes to the organising committee, stewards, volunteers, Clive Putman on sound and our MC Mr Fergus O’Sullivan.
We would also like to thank all our local community groups for participating in the parade. The colour and imagination were spectacular.
But most importantly, all the participants really appreciated the support from all the wonderful spectators.
Next up on the calendar is Kerry County clean-up which takes place on Sunday 7th April at 10.00a.m where we look forward to as many volunteers as possible coming out to give our community a Spring Clean.
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday night 25th March, at Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 6,17,19 and 31. There was no winner of the 8,600 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Noel McGrath, Upper Tullig, Kilflynn, Christina Somers, Baalymackessey, Ballylongford and Noreen Twomey , The Waterfall, Kilflynn.
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 1st April at 10.30p.m with a €8,700 Jackpot.
Tickets available 3 for €5 online visit www.crottagaa.club or this link https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=427# 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 appreciated.
KILFLYNN FAIRY FESTIVAL
Tickets are on sale for the Kilflynn Enchanted Fairy Festival, limited numbers and wow ,have they a festival planned for you….. the countdown begins as they will celebrate their 10th anniversary and promise to light up your play flames, imagination and build magical memories with your loved ones 29th and 30th of June save the date and kick the summer of with The Kilflynn Enchanted fairy festival 2024.
KWD COUNTY CLEAN-UP
ON Sunday April 7th at 10:00am we’ll be starting our Kilflynn cleanup in the village as part of the KWD Recycling county clean-up day. It is fantastic to give a good “spring-clean” to our beautiful village and surrounding area in preparation for the busy summer months.
The more people that turn up, the easier the job is for everyone. We pass through our village on a daily basis, between work, school runs, walking, running, etc! Let’s now show Kilflynn some TLC by coming out and cleaning it up.
As always KCT greatly appreciates your support. We will be providing bags, some gloves, and some pickers.
CROTTA SENIOR HURLERS
𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐎’𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 played County League div 1 champions 𝐀𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 on Sunday morning 24th March. 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐯en 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, Crotta 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 first 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟 led by 0-06 to 0-05. Abbeydorney with aid of the breeze in the 2nd half 𝐬𝐚𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥 on the final scoreline of Abbeydorney 2 – 17 Crotta O’Neill’s 0 – 9. Crotta travel to Ballyheigue on Friday 29th March for a County League tie at 5.00p.m
RESULTS
Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Tier 2
RESULT Kerry 1 – 17 Carlow 1 – 9
Very National Senior Camogie League Division 1B
RESULT Wexford 4 – 15 Kerry 0 – 3
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired We will be taking a short break from our social meetings for Wednesday 27th March and Wednesday 3rd April. We will resume our meetings on the 10th April at the usual time of 10.30 a.m. in the Parish Hall Abbeydorney. We hope you all have a lovely Easter time and hopefully the weather will be nice too. New members are welcome; Enquiries, contact Marie at 0667135831
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: on Wednesday 27th March at 10.00 a.m.
Stations of the Cross: Kilflynn Monday at 8.00 p.m. and Good Friday at 7.30 p.m. and in Abbeydorney Good Friday at 7.00 p.m. Confessions in Abbeydorney after the 10.00 a.m. Mass on Tuesday 26th and from 6.30 -7.00 p.m. on Holy Thursday and in Kilflynn after 10.00 a.m. Mass on Wednesday 27th . Communion Calls for Easter on Good Friday at the usual times. Parish Office will be closed on Good Friday
Holy Week Ceremonies
Holy Thursday
Abbeydorney Confessions 6.30 p.m. -7.00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7.00 p.m.
Good Friday A day of Fast & Abstinence 3.00 p.m. Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion in St. Bernard’s, Abbeydorney. 7.00 p.m. Stations of the Cross in St. Bernard’s, Abbeydorney 7.30 p.m. Stations of the Cross in St. Mary’s Kilflynn
Easter Saturday Easter Vigil and Mass of the Resurrection: Kilflynn 7.00 p.m. Easter Sunday Abbeydorney: 10.00 a.m. Mass for all our faithful departed. Eucharistic Ministers for Holy Week Abbeydorney Holy Thursday: Peggy O’Halloran, Liz Beirne Good Friday: Brendan O’Halloran, Mary Leen Easter Sunday: Tim Fitzgerald, Mary O’Connor Kilflynn Holy Saturday: Francis White Readers for Holy Week: Abbeydorney Holy Thursday: Michael Conway Good Friday Readings: Mary O’Mahony Passion: Francis White Mary O’Mahony Easter Sunday: Thomas Fitzmaurice Kilflynn Holy Saturday: Mick Brady, Catherine Nolan, Evelyn O’Sullivan
Abbeydorney Presbytery Phone number has been disconnected. All queries to the Parish Office 066 4018996.
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.
ALONE
The organisation that enables older people to age at home are looking for Telephone and Visitation Volunteers to support older people in the community. Call 0801 222 024 please or see ALONE.ie/Volunteer for more information
