THE CROTTA O’ NEILLS GAA CLUB RAFFLE
The Crotta O’ Neills GAA Club raffle #CrottaChampo #23000giveaway draw is fast approaching taking place on Monday 18th March 2024.
So for just €25 you can buy a ticket (or 5 tickets for €100) for our #CrottaChampo draw and be in with a chance of winning one of 10 cash prizes. Main cash prize is €10,000. Get behind your amazing 2023 County Championship winners and help our club grow even further…Enter our fundraiser here : https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/CrottaONeills
KILFLYNN DRAMA GROUP
The Kilflynn Drama Group are hard at work at the moment, preparing their production of the wonderfully funny Jimmy Keary written play ” The two loves of Gabrial Foley ”
Producer/Director Karina Lynn says the cast of 5 women and 3 men are making great progress and dates for the upcoming shows will be announced shortly…. so watch this space and be ready to book your seats for what will be a great evening’s entertainment…..
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday night 4th March, at Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 10,15,24 and 31. There was no winner of the 8,300 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Ian Maunsell, Abbeydorney, Martina Hurley, Ogham Rian, Ballinorig, Tralee and Sean Beirne, Fahavane, Kilflynn.
The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn on Monday night 11th March at 10.30p.m with a €8,400 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 emphasise enough the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
KILFLYNN ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 2024
It’s that time of year again and preparations are in full swing for our annual St Patrick’s Day parade in Kilflynn. It promises to be a day full of music, entertainment, and community spirit in celebration of our Patron Saint of Ireland – St Patrick. So get your community groups together, get practicing your music, and let’s all take part in our parade. The parade and the fancy dress parade will commence at 4.00pm sharp on Sunday 17th March from St Teresa’s National School and make its way through the village. All those interested in participating in the parade please assemble at the school at 3.30pm. Any organisations, businesses or individuals wishing to take part in this year’s parade are very welcome to do so.
Kilflynn Community Together are organising this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade and are hoping to build on last year’s success where over 25 groups took part.
Again, this year there will be a trophy and €100 for the best float, €50 for 2nd place, and €25 for 3rd place, and all fancy-dress participants will be presented with a medal after the parade in St. Columba’s centre. It will be a wonderful gathering of the Kilflynn and surrounding communities, awash with colour and imagination! Hope to see you all in Kilflynn.
CUL GAA CAMPS 2024
Dates For the Diary
Football
St. Senans July 15th – 19th
Hurling
Crotta – August 12th – 16th
We will provide the link once there are operational.
CROTTA SENIOR HURLERS
Our Senior North Kerry Hurling League game against Kilmoyley that was due to take place on Sunday 3rd March, was called off due to unplayable pitches. This game will be rescheduled with details to follow once known.
The first Senior game of the year will be on Sunday 10th March against Lixnaw in Lixnaw. Check on the Crotta Social media pages or club officers re time of the game.
KILFLYNN VINTAGE CLUB
The Kilflynn Vintage Club are delighted to announce this year’s date for our Vintage Weekend, June 15th & 16th. We are looking forward to a fun-filled weekend with plenty of entertainment for all the family!
At our recent AGM the following officers were elected:
Moss Mahony -President
Helena Brennan – Chairperson
John Kelly – Vice Chairperson
Phil Hannafin – Treasurer
Kevin Mahony – Secretary
Diarmuid Brennan – Safety Officer
Mike Conway – Safety Officer
KILFLYNN CITY RUNNING GROUP
Put the date Saturday 6th April in your diary. The Stacks half and 10km. Registrations are now open on www.kilflynncityrun.net. Taking the most scenic views available in North Kerry. This is a not-for-profit event and all profits will be donated to local charities.
A very special thank you to our sponsors.
@greencoat renewables, Parker’s Pub & Beer Garde, Cashell solicitors.
See you all at the start line.
#unstoppable #kilflynncityrun.net @parkerspubandbeergarden
All bookings can be made through our dedicated website www.kilflynncityrun.net
KERRY CAMOGIE
Dublin 2-14 Kerry 0-09.
Defeat for a gallant Kerry Camogie team in Austin Stack Park on Saturday 2nd March, in Division 1A of the National League.
Kerry came up against a strong Dublin team and battled hard but were outscored and out classed for most of the game.
In fairness to the Kerry ladies, they never gave up trying.
Jackie Horgan scored all but one of Kerry’s points, the remaining point coming from Amy O’Sullivan. The Crotta hurling club was represented by Rosin Quinn, Aoife Behan, Jackie Hogan, Amy O’Sullivan and Niamh Quinn on the Kerry panel.
The Kerry Minors start their All-Ireland campaign with a win on Sunday 3rd March in St Rynaghs GAA, Banagher, Co Offaly in the First Round of Minor B Championship on the Final scoreline of Kerry 1-11 to Down 3-04. The Crotta Hurling club was represented by Rosin Quinn.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: on Friday 8th March at 10.00 a.m. Private Intention
on Saturday 9th March at 6.00 p.m. . Elizabeth Hannafin, Leith East (A) Joan Shine & Francis Cashell, Clounafineela (A) and deceased members of the Cashell Family.
Stations Of the Cross for Lent: Monday at 8.00 p.m. in Kilflynn and Thursday in Abbeydorney at 7.00 p.m.
Trócaire Boxes available in both churches
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.
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group social meeting in the Abbeydorney Parish Hall on Wednesday 6th March. Meeting will start at 10.30am. New members are welcome; Enquiries, contact Noreen or Marie at 066 7135831.
KERRY SENIOR HURLERS
The Kingdom Senior Hurlers make the journey to Manguard Park, Kildare on Saturday 9th March where they play the home side at 2.00p.m in the Allianz hurling Division 2A clash. The Crotta Hurling Club will be represented by Thomas O’Connor, Adam O’Sullivan and Bill Keane. Best wishes to the Kerry players and their management.
