KILFLYNN ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 2026
Kilflynn Community Together organising committee look forward to welcoming you to Kilflynn for the 2026 St Patrick’s Day festival Parade Tuesday 17th March.
We would appreciate it if all floats and participating groups could gather at Kilflynn NS at 3:00pm with the parade due to commence at 4:00pm.
There will be music to entertain the crowd from the parade stage in the centre of the village from 3:45pm.
Once again There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes for best floats/participating groups.
The parade will be followed with a presentation of Medals and goody bags for all participating children in the Columba’s centre.
This year’s Grand Marshal will be named nearer to The Day.
We look forward to seeing you all and hope you all have a wonderful day.
Keep an eye on the Kilflynn Community Together page for further updates
CONFIRMATION
Forty children from Abbeydorney NS, Kilahan NS and Kilflynn NS received the Sacrament of Confirmation in St Bernard’s Church, Abbeydorney, from the Bishop of Kerry, Rev Bishop Ray Browne, who was assisted by Fr. Jerry Keane Abbeydorney P.P, Fr. Nicholas Flynn. Diocesan Secretary, Fr. Pat Crean Lynch, Fr. Leane, Fr. Gerard Finucane and Deacon Francis White, Kilflynn on Wednesday 25th February in St. Bernard’s Church, Abbeydorney. After the beautiful ceremony the bishop posed for photographs with the children and their families.
The boys and girls who received the Sacrament from St Teresa’s National School were Tom Relihan, Laura Breen, Holly Slattery, Michael Og Lynch, Millie Lynch, Dylan McElligott, Caoimhe Sheehy, Cody McKenna, Elsie Hext, Niamh O’ Brien, JJ Whyte, Charlotte Casey, Lilymai O’Sullivan, Ronan Galvin, Zoe McElligott and Charlie Ryan.
Congratulations to the children from St Teresa’s National School, who received the Sacrament of Confirmation, also the parents and their teacher, Sinead Hogan who had the children well prepared for their big day. Thanks also to Ann Mahony and The Abbeydorney School choir for the beautiful music and singing.
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 2nd March, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 14,17,22 and 31. There was no winner of the 6,500 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Joanne Hayes, Abbeydorney, Matt Sweetman, O’Sullivan Cycles, Listowel and Liz Nicholson, Castletown, Kilflynn.
The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn on Monday night 9th March at 10.30p.m with a €6,600 Jackpot.
Tickets available 3 for €5 online visit www.crottagaa.club or this link https://tinyurl.com/crotta-club-lotto 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 GAA
Congratulations to CBS The Green, Tralee footballers and their mentors, especially our players Cillian Hurley and Ryan Hurley who help the Tralee side to book their place in the Hogan Cup final in Croke Park on St. Patrick’s Day where they will face Mullingar’s Coláiste Mhuire who progressed after an extra-time battle in the other semi-final.
All-Ireland Hogan Cup (Senior A Football) semi-final results
St Gerald’s (Castlebar) 1-15 Tralee CBS 4-11
Abbey CBS (Newry) 3-12 Coláiste Mhuire (Mullingar) 1-23
North Kerry Hurling Board U15 ‘A’ Championship at the sportsfield, Dromakee on 28th February
Crotta 2-10, Abbeydorney 2-09
2026 County SHL Round 1 Result – Lixnaw 1-10 to Crotta O’Neills 0-12 at Hermitage Park, Lixnaw on Sunday 1st March. Crotta are home to Abbeydorney on Sunday 8th March at 12 noon in the sports field Dromakee, Kilflynn.
Full -Time in the 2026 Allianz Football League, Division 1 Round 5, Kerry 1-18 to Monoghan 0-07 in Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday 1st March. Congratulations to the Kerry players and their mentors, especially the Crotta and St. Senan player Cillian Trant
Final score in Austin stack park in the Centra National Camogie League Div 2A
Kerry 1-12 to Carlow 1-09 on Saturday 28th February.
Great win for Kerry following a very exciting second half. Well done to Kerry Camogie players and their mentors against Carlow, especially the Crotta ladies Roisin Quinn, Amy O’Sullivan, Jackie Horgan and Aoife Behan
Lidl Ladies National Football League div result Kerry 1-09 to Galway 1-11 at Austin Stack Park, Tralee on Sunday 1st March Niamh Quinn, Crotta was a member of the Kerry side.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church
Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 7th March at 6.00 p.m. Ned & Mary Hannon, The Waterfall (A) Elizabeth Hannon, Leith (A) Thomas & Maureen O’Rourke, Kilgulbin (A) Francis Cashell & Joan Shine, and deceased members of the Cashell family, Cappa
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.
Dates for the Diary:.First Communion: Abbeydorney Saturday 9th May 11.00 a.m. Kilflynn Saturday 16th May 11.00 a.m.
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
Active Retired Group will meet on Wednesday 4th March at the usual time of 10.30 am. at the Parish Hall Abbeydorney. Any enquiries please contact Marie Williams 066 7135831 or 085 2524028.
ST SENANS GAA CLUB LOTTO DRAW.
01/03/2026 at 19:30h
Jackpot €4,000
Numbers Drawn: 14,18,29,32,
No jackpot winner.
Lucky dip:
€30 each: Pat O Sullivan Rathea, James & Grace Kennelly Gortacloghane
€20 each: John Lenihen Kilcummin, Bobby & Marianne C/O Kelly’s Shop, Shane Barrett Headford Killarney
Next week’s Jackpot €4,100
Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5 available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, Halfway Bar, Parker’s Pub Kilflynn or Play online.
Thank you for your continued support.
