Weekly Notes 30/9/2026

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS

Parker’s Pub in Kilflynn hosted the Crotta Hurling Club’s weekly lotto draw on Monday 28th September. The four numbers drawn from the drum by the independent observer, Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw, were 12, 13, 21 and 32. No one won the €9,500 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Deborah Nammock, Ballyconnell Close, Kilflynn.  Cyril Nolan, Gortclohy, Kilflynn and Stephen Woods.The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn, on Monday, 5th October, at 10:30 p.m. with an €9,600 jackpot.
Tickets are available: €2 each or 3 for €5 or play online  at this link: https://tinyurl.com/crotta-club-lotto or at 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.

KILFLYNN TODDLER GROUP

Just a reminder that the Kilflynn Toddler group meets every Thursday at St. Columba’s Centre, Kilflynn  from 10 a.m. Sensory Play, Free Time, Coffee/Tea. The cost is €3 per child or €5 per family. Our first free course, Language and Play, starts this September for 6 weeks. All are welcome. Contact Maureen at 087 9893847 or Carmel  0879100476 for further information.

SHANNOW FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Parent & Toddler Groups –every Monday from 10am to 11.30am in Shannow FRC starting 28th Sept. Lixnaw Community Centre every Tuesday from 10am to 11.30am starting 29th Sept. Cost €3 per child or €5 per family. Phone 066 7198018 Shannow LEGO Club – suitable for children from 1st to 6th class, starting Wednesday 30th September from 3pm to 4pm. 10 weeks, Cost €70. QQI Level 3 Spreadsheets – this course is not all about numbers it can be used to balance your bank account etc. Fridays 2.15pm to 4.15pm starting 2nd October. Intro to IT & Smartphone Course – Tuesdays 10am to 12noon starting 6th October. Drop in Forms Clinic in Shannow FRC every Wednesday from 10.00am to 1.00pm – free confidential service. For further information on any of the above or to book a place contact Shannow FRC on 066 7198018 or 087 7774673 Adult Sewing Classes – Tuesdays from 10am to 12noon – suitable for beginners to advanced. For further information or to book contact Nuala on 087 6530585

ACTIVE RETIRED

The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group will meet on Wednesday, 30th September, at 10.30am in the Abbeydorney Parish Community Hall.
If you’d like to join our friendly, active and welcoming group, we’d love to see you!
For further information, please contact Marie Williams on 066 713 5831 or 085 252 4028.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN

Mass Intentions for the week in St. Mary’s Church: Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, 30th September at 10:00 a.m.  Mass will be celebrated  on Friday 2nd October at 10.00a.m  and Saturday 3rd October at 6:00 p.m.   James & Catherine O’Connor & their son Thomas, Laccamore & their daughter Betty Quinn, U.K.  (Anniversary)
Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Communion Calls on Friday 2 nd at the usual times.
Enrolment for Confirmation children at the 10.00 a.m. Mass in Abbeydorney next Sunday 4 th October.
If anyone would like a call, please contact the Parish Office at 066 4018996 or Fr. Jerry Keane 087 2844649.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Kilflynn – Monday 7.00 p.m.-8.00 p.m.

CROTTA GAA

Our U12s finished up their 2026 season with a training session in the sports field, Dromakee on Tuesday evening 22nd September.
Some great hurling was played all year – well done to everyone for attending matches, training, wearing the jersey with pride & improving their skills. You have all done the club proud!
On Tuesday evening also marked the end of an era as Keeva Kelliher had her last training session with Crotta.
Keeva showed great commitment and dedication to Crotta and stayed with the club as long as she could. She will be missed by all her teammates and coaches but we wish her well and look forward to following her camogie career with Abbeykillix Camogie Club.
After the team photo, Con O’Donnell (Coach) made a presentation to Keeva from the club & everyone enjoyed some well-deserved treats. Thanks to our child welfare office Maire Beirne for organizing the event.
Best of luck Keeva – once Crotta, always Crotta
Scór na Nóg
The Scór na Nóg will take place in early November. Anyone interested in taking part and representing our club, So, if you play an instrument, sing or have the gift of storytelling please get in touch with Crotta Scor officer Tom Breen on 087-2748555.  Categories include Instrument Group, Solo Singer, Ballad Group, Set Dancing, Quiz team, Storytelling, and Novelty Act.  For competitors under 17 years of age on January 1st, 2026
Garveys SuperValu Senior County Football Championship Preliminary Round 2.
North Kerry 2-12, St Brendan’s Board 0-09
North Kerry now faces Na Gaeil in Round 1 next Sunday, October 4th, at 2.30pm in Austin Stack Park.
Best wishes to the North Kerry players and their mentors.North Kerry becomes County Minor Football Champions for the Second Time.
North Kerry 1-16, East Kerry 3-09
North Kerry was crowned Keane’s SuperValu Minor County Football Champions on Thursday evening, September 17th. In wet and windy conditions under the lights of Austin Stack Park, the North Kerry side defeated their East Kerry counterparts by the bare minimum in an enthralling championship finale.
In the 56th minute, Odhran Buckley laid it off to Timmy Kennelly who dropped the ball into the square and St. Senan’s and Crotta player Ryan Hurley fisted it home.East Kerry’s kickout was broken down by James Kissane to Hurley who worked it to Mulvihill who fisted the ball over the bar to put North Kerry ahead for the first time. The remaining minutes were frantic with East Kerry trying to find an equaliser or even a goal to win. North Kerry defended brilliantly in the dying minutes, exemplified by a crucial turnover by Ronan Sheridan. In the last minute, East Kerry looked to have levelled it, but the referee judged that the ball had been thrown. The free was kicked long and the hooter sounded. North Kerry are County Minor champions for the second time to add to the u16 title won 10 days earlier.
The captain, Tadhg O’ Connell accepted the cup on behalf on the team and John Curtain received the Man on the Match award. Congratulations to the North Kerry players, especially the St. Senan’s/ Crotta players Mikey Somers, Ewan Somers, Ryan Hurley, Tadhg Doran, and Cian Slemon.

TRAD SESSION RETURNS

There will be a Traditional Music Session in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Sunday 4th October at 6.30p.m to 8.30p.m. It’s great to see the musicians returning to the Kilflynn venue. The monthly traditional music sessions are famous and bring a wealth of musicians and music lovers to the Kilflynn venue.
Whether you are a top class musician or a total beginner, The traditional Irish music session on Sunday evening, October 4th, could be the one for you. It is an open welcoming session, allowing musicians of all levels and ages to join in, and simply enjoy playing music, All Musicians are welcome.

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC CASTLEISLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE

Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8 th October – 4:50 p.m. – 8:10 p.m. New donors are welcome at all clinics. It only takes about an hour, but it could save a life. Call 1800 222 111 to book.

KERRY EDUCATION AND TRAINING BOARD

They are offering free classes in Tralee in Computer Skills, Word Processing, and Literacy through driver theory, starting mid-September. Phone Ed on 086 0749786 to apply.

MEMORY LANE THEATRE

Memory Lane Theatre are performing an extra night of their tribute to Sigerson Clifford featuring his plays ‘Nano ‘ and the Knave of Diamonds’ in the Ceolann Lixnaw on the 11th October at 7pm. Book by calling 087 6289635 or at the door.

SENANS GAA

Club lotto draw Results for Monday 28th September 2026:
Jackpot €4,400
Numbers Drawn: 05,20,25,30
No jackpot winner
Lucky dip:
€30 each: IvyRose Jonah & Chulainn Barry. John Reidy Ballymac.
€20 each: Grace Doran Rathea, Majella O Dwyer, Tom Dillon Glenderry
Next week’s Jackpot €4,500
Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5
available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, Halfway Bar, Parker’s Bar Kilflynn or Play online.
Thank you for your continued support.