KILFLYNN CHRONICLE
The Kilflynn Chronicle is now in production and will be launched at the end of the Kilflynn Church Choir Carol Service on Sunday 15th December in St Mary’s Church, Kilflynn. The Chronicle will be on sale that evening costing €15, there will be a special offer of 3 for €40 on that night only, cash only please. This year the proceeds from the magazine are going to Palliative Care Kerry, the most worth of beneficiaries which provides specialist palliative care to the people of Kerry across all core settings, hospitals, community, day services and inpatient unit. From Monday, December 16th, the Chronicle will be for sale at the following outlets; in Kilflynn at Parker’s and Herbert’s; in Lixnaw at Stack’s and Foley’s; in Abbeydorney at the Post Office, David Power Gala and Circle K; in Tralee at O’Mahony’s Bookshop and Oaklands Shop; at Kelly’s, Six Crosses and at Woulfe’s Bookshop, Listowel. A great read supporting a worthy cause!
ACTIVE RETIRED
The Abbeydorney / Kilflynn Active Retired Group are meeting this Wednesday 4th December at the usual time of 10.30am in the Abbeydorney Parish Community Hall.
Looking forward to seeing you all again on Wednesday 11th December for our Christmas Party. As this will be our last Wednesday to meet in 2024, we will enjoy it to the fullest. There will be good food, music, mulled wine and a sing song, all in the company of good friends! New members are most welcome, you do not have to be from Abbeydorney or Kilflynn to join, everyone welcome, please contact Marie Williams 066 7135831 for any questions you may have.
CARE GROUP CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Care Group Christmas Party will take place on Sunday 8th December in
Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Lunch at 1.30 p.m. Buses depart both villages at 12.30 p.m.
Cost €35 per person
KILFLYNN CANCER QUIZ 20th ANNIVERSARY
Believe it or not it is twenty years since Fr. Pat O’Donnell organised the first Cancer support quiz in Kilflynn. After all those years the Christmas quiz is still going strong and returns on Friday, December 27th. With a constant and rising need for their services our designated charities, Recovery Haven, Kerry Hospice and Kerry Cancer Support, need your support more than ever. Our community’s support will help these charities to continue their wonderful work. The quiz has always received unbelievable support from the people of Kilflynn and the surrounding parishes, with more than €85,000 raised to date, the vast majority of which was distributed to Kerry-based cancer charities. With such support, the quiz has become an integral part of Christmas celebrations in the village. Moreover, the event is not all about answering questions but also a fun filled night of music, raffles and auctions. Therefore, the organizers would be grateful to receive any items that might be raffled or sold. Maybe you could ask a business, you regularly deal with, for some item, such as a voucher, that we might raffle or sell on the night. Also, if you have any unwanted presents don’t put them in the attic; give them to us to raise much-needed funds for our charities. Even if you can’t attend on the night we would be grateful of your support in these ways. If interested please contact John Flaherty at (087) 2352753 or Mike Parker at (087) 9794541. Any donations can be handed in to John, Mike or to Herbert’s Bar and Shop. Anyone who might like to lend a hand on the night itself please let us know. As always, the organisers thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you on the 27th. As the night is always busy, in order that the quiz is comfortably run to everyone’s satisfaction, kick off will be at 8pm sharp.
COUNTY UNDER 21 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
All roads lead to Austin Stack’s Park, Tralee on Saturday 7th December for the
Acorn Life U-21 County Hurling Championship final between Crotta/Kilmoyley versus St Brendan’s Ardfert at 5.00p.m
We wish the Crotta/Kilmoyley players and management the best wishes in the Final on Saturday. C’mon support the lads.
KILFLYNN CHURCH CHOIR
The Kilflynn Church Choir warmly invite you to a Christmas Carol Service on Sunday 15th December at 6.00 p.m. in St Mary’s Church, Kilflynn. Enjoy an evening of beautiful carols and hymns that celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Admission Free.
MUNSTER SCOR NA NÓG
There was no Joy for our superstar Amy Cronin who was representing the Crotta HurlingClub,North Kerry Hurling Board and Kerry GAA in the Munster Scor na nÒg Solo singing competition at this year’s Munster Scor na nÒg in Pallasgreen, Co Limerick on Saturday evening 30th November
The Crotta Hurling Club would like to thank Amy for her outstanding and dedicated work over the past number of years. Amy has always given her all when taking to the stage and has always been tremendously gratuitous when results have and indeed haven’t gone her way.
This years county title is a fantastic achievement by Amy and her coaches. You are always a star in our eyes here in the Kingdom. Congratulations and sincere thank you to all the scor committee members in particular Crotta Scor officer Tom Breen his wife Maura and all coaches involved. Your kindness and supportive hard work has given all the children great confidence and memories to last a life time. Well done all
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: on Wednesday 4th December at 10.00 a.m, on Friday 6th December at 10.00 a.m. First Friday and on Saturday 7th December at 6.00 p.m.
Kilflynn Altar Society for December: Sheila Walsh, Mary Moloney, Norah Brady
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.
Abbeydorney Presbytery Phone number has been disconnected. All queries to the Parish Office 066 4018996.
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.
Christmas Mass Bouquets Cards and a selection of other Mass Cards available from the Parish Office
Christmas Masses:
Abbeydorney: Christmas Eve 24th 7.30 p.m., Christmas Morning 25th 11.00 a.m.
Kilflynn: Christmas Eve 24th
6.00 p.m., Christmas Morning 25th 9.30 a.m.
Boxes of Parish Envelopes for 2025 are being distributed. If anyone who is not
on the list would like to receive a box please contact the Parish Office. It is so
important for the Parish finances that we keep this system going. If people donate
€250 or over in the year, the parish can reclaim tax from Revenue. Last year the
amount reclaimed came to €11,978. Thank you for your continued support.
Messenger Magazine available from the Parish Office. Cost €30 for the year, please
pay by Friday 6th December.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Annual Church Gate Collection on Saturday 7th and Sunday
8th December. Please give generously. Confidential number is 087 7086253
NORTH KERRY HURLING BOARD AWARDS
The Awards of the North Kerry Hurling Board took place on Friday evening 29th November at Ballyroe Heights Hotel with players, family members, officers and coaches from all hurling clubs in attendance.
Crotta GAA was well represented this year with awards been presented to the following players:
Under 13 ‘B’ Championship Captain – Jack Kelliher
MOTM – Daniel Diggins
Under 14 ‘A’ Championship Captain – Daithi Nolan
MOTM – Mikey Somers
Under 15 ‘A’ Championship
Captain – Stephen Shanahan
MOTM – Stephen Shanahan
While we congratulate the lads on their individual awards we one again would like to acknowledge and congratulate all players involved with the U13, U14 and U15 winning panels and indeed all our underage players & coaches. Crotta Coiste Na Nóg are immensely proud of you all.
Congratulations to all award recipients this evening from the varies clubs and to the North Kerry Hurling Board for a well organized and enjoyable evening.
AIB ALL IRELAND INTERMEDIATE CLUB SEMI FINAL.
Full Time: St Brigid’s 2-10 – Clanmaurice 1-15
Clanmaurice are back in the All Ireland Final!!!
Congratulations to Aoife Behan, Jackie Horgan and Amy O’Sullivan and their teammates and management. Croke Park next stop!
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 2nd December, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 3,6,8 and 22. There was no winner of the 4,800 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw:
Shane & Oisin Herbert, Castletown ,Kilflynn, Aidan Behan, Abbeydorney and Kathleen Foley,The Cross, Lixnaw
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 9th December at 10.30p.m with a €4,800 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
