ST TERESA’S NS, KILFLYNN
St Teresa’s Kilflynn is a co-educational school that is committed to ensuring that it’s motto – Ag Fás, Ag Foghlaim, Ag Forbairt: Growing, Learning, Developing is a living, daily reality for all its pupils. The school boasts a number of excellent facilities such as interactive whiteboards, a large yard, a garden, an astro turf pitch, a hall, a computer room and class iPads, all of which have further enhanced the school’s high standard of education.
The school facilitates early drop-off from 8.40am. ‘Curious Minds’ operates in the school with a breakfast club from 7am to 9am and an after-school club from 1:40pm-6pm.
An after-school club is also available at ‘Kilflynn.
Pre-school and After School’.
We are very proud of and value most highly our relationship with parents and the wider school community. This year, the school is participating in a wide variety of initiatives including Active Schools Flag, Health Promotion, Gaelbhratach, Amber Flag (positive mental health initiative), Chess Club and Science and Maths awards.
We are now taking enrolments for September 2026. We look forward to hearing from you on 066 7135633 or email knschool@gmail.com. Please visit our website for further details www.kilflynnschool.com or check out our very active Facebook page.
SANTA IN KILFLYNN
Meet and greet with Santa Claus in St Columba’s Centre, Kilflynn on Sunday 7th December from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Cost per Child is 12 euro. Meet and Greet, Gift from Santa, Face Painting, Christmas Arts and Crafts.
Design your own gingerbread cookies The amazing Wrist Wonders joining us this year! Loads of photo opportunities.
To book your place Contact Maureen 0879893847 or Leann 087 9680348. Don’t miss the magic and come help us make memories to last a lifetime.
PINTS DENTURES AND ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
Don’t miss this date for your diary! Tickets on sale 5th December 10.00 am
Read all about this wild, completely unhinged comedy show here
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 1st December, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 1,11,13 and 26. There was no winner of the 5,200 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: David and Mary Power, Abbeydorney, Paddy Quilter, Lixnaw and Gerladine Ryan, Ballyconnell Heights, Kilflynn.
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 8th December at 10.30p.m with a €5,300 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.
TABLE QUIZ
The Kilflynn Cancer Support Group table quiz will be held on Saturday 27th December in Parker’s Pub and Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn. In aid of Our designated charities, Recovery Haven, Kerry Hospice and Kerry Cancer Support kicking-off at 8: 00p,m. Let’s make this our best fundraiser yet!
CARE GROUP CHRISTMAS PARTY
Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Care Group Christmas Party in Ballyroe Lodge on Sunday 7th December. Bus leaving Abbeydorney at 12.30 and on to Kilflynn. Meal at 1.30 p.m.
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn active retired group will be meeting again in the Abbeydorney Parish Hall on Wednesday 3rd December at the usual time of 10.30 a.m. Any enquiries please contact Marie Williams; 066 7135831 or 085 2524028.
CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE
The Kilflynn Church Choir Christmas Carol Service on Sunday 14th December at 6.00p.m in St. Mary’s Church, Kilflynn. All are welcome.
KILFLYNN BABY AND TODDLER GROUP
Kilflynn Baby And Toddler Group meet every Thursday mornings from 10am until 11:30am in the Community Centre in Kilflynn. All are welcome. This group is open to Parents, Grandparents, Guardians and Carers of babies and toddlers up to 4 years old. It’s a great way to meet other parents in your area. So come along for a warm welcome, chats and play. refreshments served.
Cost: 3 euro per child, or 5euro per family.
Contact Maureen 0879893847or Niamh 086144157 for more information.
SYMPATHIES
The death has occurred of Irene [Ellen] Slattery(née O’Sullivan)Laccamore, Kilflynn, and late of Ballyduff, on Tuesday 28th October 2025 Irene’s remains were Reposed at McElligott’s Funeral Home,Tralee on Thursday evening. Irene’s funeral cortège arrived at St Mary’s Church, Kilflynn on Friday morning where the Requiem Mass for Irene was celebrated at 11.00AM by Fr. Jerry Keane, Fr. Willie Keane and Deacon Francis White, followed by interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Kilflynn. . On behalf of the community, we offer our sincere sympathy to her husband Maurice, her sons Joe and Eamon, grandchildren Conor, Emma and Holly, daughters-in-law Helen and Jennifer, brother Michael, sister Mary, extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her loving daughter Elma, sister Kathleen and niece Norma.
May Irene Rest in Peace.
CROTTA GAA
The North Kerry Hurling Board Annual Awards presentation took place on Friday, 28 November.
Players of the Final Awards were presented for the North Kerry underage and adult Championship Finals from 2025.
Congratulations and well done to our hurler Stephen Shanahan who received the Under 16 ‘A’ Championship player of the final award from Paudie Dineen for his outstanding performance and finished top scorer against Ballyheigue in the final.
The 2025 Annual Hall of Fame Award was presented to former Kerry hurler and Sports Editor of The Kerryman newspaper John Barry [Austin Stacks].
The North Kerry Under 21 Hurling Championship Final [Paddy Kelly Memorial Cup] played before a large crowd in ideal weather conditions at the Sports field, Dromakee, Kilflynn on Saturday 29th November with victory going to the visitors on the final score Ballyduff 0-21 Crotta O’Neills 1-16, the home side led at the interval break by 0-09 to 0-08. The Crotta team lined out as follows Adam Corkery, Cillian Hurley, Donnacha Sayers, Thomas Breen, John Donovane, Rory Mahony, Dara Nolan, Oisin Heaton, Evan O’Sullivan, Alex Relihan, Sean McElligott, Ryan Hurley, Mark Sheehan (Capt) Ryan Houilhan and Jack Ryan. Subs Diarmuid O’Driscoll, Cian O’Connor, Cillian Hussey and Neil Galvin. Congratulations to Ballyduff and well done the Crotta players.
St Stephen Day Friday 26th December, 12pm at the sport field, Dromakee, Kilflynn
The Tom “Red” McElligott Memorial Cup.
Crotta GAA players past & present playing in memory & honour of our dear friend and former teammate.
The Team Managers for the day are Maurice McElligott, Pete McGrath, John Mahony and Fergus O’Sullivan
North Kerry Hurling Documentary
There will be a screening of the film documentary ‘100 years of North Kerry Hurling’ on this Wednesday, 3rd December at Ballyroe Lodge Hotel.
All welcome, admission free and tea/coffee/biscuits will be served from 7.30pm followed by the 50 minute film at 7.50pm.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 3rd December at 10.00a..m,
Mass will be celebrated on Friday 5th December at 10.00a.m (First Friday) , Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 6th December at 6.00pm for Mary Carmody, Crotta, Kilflynn (Anniversary).
If anyone would like a call, please contact the Parish Office 066 4018996 or Fr. Jerry Keane 087 2844649.
Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Communion Calls on Friday 5th at the usual times. Christmas Mass Bouquets Cards and a selection of other Mass Cards available from the Parish Office
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.
ABBEYDORNEY DRAMA GROUP
The performances of the Maiden Aunt scheduled for this weekend has been postponed due to bereavement.
CAROL SERVICE
St Teresa’s National School Kilflynn presents A Cracking Carol Service on Friday 12th December at 12.30p.m in St Mary’s Church, Kilflynn. Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with our pupils and staff. All welcome to attend. Proceeds form donations will go towards events and projects led by our student council.
