BEST OF WISHES
BEST OF WISHES and Good LUCK to all Leaving Cert and JUNIOR CERT students, as you begin your EXAMS today.
RUN FOR NIAMH
On Saturday 7th June at 10.30 a.m. in Kilflynn village, hosted by the O’Connell and O’Brien families, in association with Kilflynn City Running and Walking Club and consists of a 5km run or walk and 10km run. All proceeds go to Kerry Hospice Foundation and Breast Cancer Ireland. Sign up on-line https://eventmaster.ie/event/5EVDtQvsEz and /or join the Raffle using this link: https://eventmaster.ie/event/qWR0HP7SQq Tickets €5, 3 for €10 and 7 for €20 also available from local businesses. The Raffle on 7th June.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 4th June at 10.00 a.m Friday 6th June (First Friday) at 10.00a.m and on Saturday 7th June at 6.00 p.m. Michael Parker Snr., Kilflynn & Tralee (M.M) Donie McKenna, Cappa (A) Kathleen (Kitty) Hickey, Keel (A) Deceased members of Kilflynn Vintage Club.
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.
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.
Communion Calls on Friday 6th at the usual times Exam Mass Cards and a selection of other Mass cards available from the Parish Office.
Kilflynn Altar Society for June: Anne O’Halloran, Eileen Hannon and Joe Jameson.
Diocesan Collection Peter’s Pence next weekend 7th/8 th June. This collection is directed toward supporting the ministry of the Pope and the various Vatican offices in the task of serving the Church worldwide and supporting the many charitable initiatives promoted by the Holy Father.
Cemetery Masses: Killahan – Monday 30th June 7.00 p.m. Kyrie Eleison – Tuesday 1 st July 7.00 p.m. St. Mary’s, Kilflynn- Wednesday 2 nd July 7.00 p.m.
CARE GROUP
The Abbeydorney / Kilflynn care group summer outing to Dingle takes place on Sunday 8th June. A Bus will leave both villages at 11.30am.
Lunch in Benners Hotel then a trip to The Great Blasket Centre followed by Supper and Music in the Grand Hotel.
KILFLYNN VINTAGE WEEKEND 2025
The annual Kilflynn Vintage Weekend takes place from Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June . There isa fantastic weekend in store for all ages.
The weekend’s events kick off at 7pm on Saturday evening where the Vintage Tractor Run will depart the village. On return their will be a barbeque in the village to kick off the weekend.
The Vintage Car and Honda 50 Run will depart the village at 11am Sunday morning. At 12 noon the official opening of the field will take place and the day’s events will get underway. There will be a wide variety of vintage displays including cars, tractors, motorbikes, stationary engines, steam engines, threshers, forge and blacksmith demonstrations as well as much more.
Sunday is very much a family day out with entertainment for all ages provided. For the younger generations there will be bouncing castles, face painting, novelty games and a puppet show! For the adults there will be live music and entertainment throughout the day by “The Singing Jarvey”, as well as some great displays of machinery from by-gone-days.
The Kilflynn Vintage Club greatly appreciates the support that the local community and surrounding areas give us each year. It is because of this support that the club has thrived over the last 29 years. With the help of your support the club has raised funds for numerous different charities and local groups. We hope to see you all in Kilflynn from June 14th -15th for what will be a fantastic weekend of celebrations!
CROTTA GAA
Kerry Coiste na nÓg
Lee Strand Co. Under 16 County Hurling League Round 3 Sunday, 25 May Division 1
Crotta O’Neill’s 6-13 Tralee Parnells 4-10
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 5 Result
Westmeath 2-28 Kerry 1-14.
The Crotta hurling club was represented by Shane Nolan Corner forward 0-01, Sean McGrath came as a sub in the second half and Rory Mahony was a sub
County Senior Hurling League Friday, 23 May Division 1 semi finals
Ballyheigue 0-22 Kilmoyley 1-14
Abbeydorney 1-22 Crotta 0-9
Well done to all the boys and girls who took part in Sunday mornings U6 training session on 1st June at the sports field, Dromakee.
Congratulations to Cillian Costello and Frankie Lynch who were this week’s U6 players of the week.
See you all again next Sunday at 10:00am
KERRY LADIES FOOTBALLERS
Kerry retained their TG4 Munster Senior Football Championship title in dramatic fashion at Mallow on Sunday 25th May on the final score of Kerry 2-06 to Waterford 0-10. Congratulations to Niamh Quinn, Crotta and her Kerry teammates.
ACTIVE RETIRED
The Abbeydorney / Kilflynn Active Retired Group will not be meeting this week 4th June. We will be back in the Parish Hall on the 11th of June, at the usual time of 10.30am. Day trip to County Clare on 18th June, details to follow. All enquiries to Marie at 0667135831 New members are most welcome,
KERRY CAMOGIE
Well done to the Kerry Senior Camogie team and the management on a convincing win over Carlow at Austin Stack’s Park, Tralee on Saturday 31st May in the first round of the Glen Dimplex All Ireland Intermediate Championship on the final score of Kerry 2-18 to Carlow 0-03. especially the Crotta ladies Amy O’Sullivan, Roisin Quinn, Aoife Behan, Niamh Quinn and Jackie Horgan joint captain.
They look now to the next round away to Down on Saturday 14th June.
CROTTA LOTTO GAA RESULTS
Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 2nd June, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 15,19,21 and 32. There was no winner of the 2,600 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Connie Leen, Garrynagore, Elaine Conway, Moyderwell Tralee and Cal Glavin and Kevin Galvin, C/o Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn
The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar , Kilflynn on Monday night 9th June at 10.30p.m with a €2,700 Jackpot.
Tickets available 3 for €5 online visit www.crottagaa.club or this link https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=427#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
OLD CEMETERY KILFLYNN – PRAYER EVENING
We will have a remembrance evening for all those buried in the Old Cemetery in Kilflynn, on Monday 16th June at 7.00 p.m. Joining us will be Fr. Jerry Keane and Rev. Jim Stephens. This gathering will give everybody the opportunity, if they so wish, to contribute to the upkeep of the cemetery. There will be light refreshments afterwards in St. Columba’s Centre.
In the event of unsuitable weather conditions, the ceremony will be held indoors
