CROTTA LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €4,000
Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 1st September, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 5,7,22 and 30. There was no winner of the 3,900 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Pat McGrath, Upper Tullig, Kilflynn Paddy O’Flaherty, Irrebeg, Lixnaw and Taylor O’Brien, Ballyconnell Close, Kilflynn,
The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn on Monday night 8th September at 10.30p.m with a €4,000 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 emphasize enough the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. Your continued support is greatly appreciated
BALLYHEIGUE PATTERN DAY
“Come celebrate Our Lady’s Birthday with us in beautiful Ballyheigue. Bishop Ray Browne will lead our Pattern Day Mass at 11.00am on Monday September 8th, in Our Lady’s Well and Grotto. Everyone is warmly invited. Plenty of free parking.”
FREE COMPUTER CLASSES
Free Computer Classes will be provided in Tralee by Kerry Education and Training Board, from the middle of September to the middle of December (one two-hour class per week). Classes are at all levels, from absolute beginner to QQI Level 3. To inquire, please phone Ed on 086 074 9786 or email traleeabe@staff.kerryetb.ie
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND
Kilflynn Area Development Clg and Saint Columba’s Community Centre would like to thank Kerry County Council for financial assistance under the Community Support Fund 2025 in respect of the purchasing of new chairs for the centre.
CROTTA GAA
Well done to Kerry players & management who took part in the Sonny Walsh competition last weekend in Waterford. They narrowly lost the final to Clare on a score of 3.10 to 3.6. Crotta was proudly represented on the day by Jack Kelliher and Eoin Beirne.
Well done also to Kerry U15 Development panel and management who won the Arrabawn Shield Cup beating Clare in Templemore, Co Tipperary on Saturday 30th August.
Crotta was proudly represented on the day by Darren McElligott, Matt Cronin, Paddy Cronin
Lee Strand County Under 14 Hurling CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Wednesday, 27 August in Caherslee,
Ballyduff 2-12 Crotta O’Neill’s 1-12.
Commiserations to our gallant hurlers and Congratulations to Ballyduff.
North Kerry Under 16 Hurling Championships Round 2 Sunday, 7 September @ 11.00am. ‘A’ Championship
Crotta O’Neill’s v Abbeydorney
2025 Adams of Tralee Fiat Professionals North Kerry Intermediate Hurling Championship Quarter Final Wednesday, 3 September.
Crotta O’Neill’s v Lady’s Walk
All games @ 6.30pm. Winner on the day
First named at home
Adams of Tralee, the Fiat Professionals North Kerry Senior Hurling Championship 2025 [John Joe O’Sullivan Cup] Quarter Finals
Crotta O’Neill’s v Tralee Parnells
[first named team at home, winner on the day]
Well done to all the boys and girls who took part in this morning’s U6 training session on Sunday 31st August.
Congratulations to Thomas Quille who is this weeks U8 players of the week.
See you all again next Sunday at 10:00
FOOTBALL
Kerry Petroleum Junior Premier Club Championship Quarter-final on Sunday 31st August in duagh.
Full time – St Senans 3-13 Duagh 1-13
Junior Premier Semi Final
St Senans play Keel Saturday 6th September 5pm Connolly Park, Austin Stacks We wish the best of luck to the St Senan’s players and their mentors.
HERITAGE WEEK
Members of the Society enjoyed a wonderful day out in Kilflynn on Saturday 16th August, organised as our contribution to Heritage Week. Our guides were Drs John Flaherty and Richard McElligott, both local men, and the great Sonny Egan also provided entertainment. We were also treated to refreshments in St Columba’s Centre when we arrived, which were most welcome. Many thanks to our two speakers, and all others involved who helped make it such a successful event.
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group will meet again on Wednesday the 3rd of September. Any enquiries please contact Marie on 085 2524028
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 3rd September at 10.00 a John Twomey, Dromakee (Anniversary) on Friday 5th September at 10.00a.m First Friday and on Saturday 6th September at 6.00 p.m. John Shanahan, The Waterfall (Anniversary)
Kilflynn Altar Society for September – Noreen O’Brien, Maureen Weir, Helen Kelly-Fuller.
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.
LISTOWEL INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL 2025
Thursday 18th – Sunday 21st September with storytellers from Ireland, Morocco, Spain, the UK and the USA, alongside Kerry’s own voices. Opening Night Tribute to Sonny Egan on Thursday 18th September at 8.00 p.m. in Kerry Writers’ Museum, with music, song and dance from Lixnaw Comhaltas and stories from Frances Kennedy, Daisy Kearney, Conor Cox and other special guests. Details -www.kerrywritersmuseum.com/storytelling-festival-2025
