CLOTHING DRIVE
St. Teresa’s National School, Kilflynn are holding a clothing recycling drive fundraising.
Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes, shoes, bed linen, curtains, towels, bags, belts and soft toys. Please Donate only clean, dry, and rewardable clothing as we cannot accept wet, dirty or damaged clothing or goods. No Duvets. Drop your bags at the Crotta Hurling Clubhouse, Dromakee, Kilflynn (Eircode V92 NW92) between 7:00 a.m. to 10.00p.m. 7 days a week. The collection date is from Monday 13th April to Monday 11th May. This clothing drive raises much-needed funds to cover the shortfall in Departmental grants, your support will be greatly appreciated. Please spread the word to your family and friends
Thank you for your support and for taking the time and effort to support our fundraising drive.
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Herbert’s Bar in Kilflynn hosted the Crotta Hurling Club’s weekly lotto draw on Monday 4th May. The four numbers drawn from the drum by the independent observer, Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 1, 5, 20, and 31. No one won the €7,400 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Eileen Somers, Milltown, Abbeydorney, Dick McElligott, Tullig, Kilflynn and Brendan Linehan,Riverside, Abbeydorney
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday, 11th May at 10:30p.m with a €7,500 Jackpot.
Tickets are available: 3 for €5 online at 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 overemphasize the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. Your continued support is greatly appreciated
CEMETERY MASSES
Killahan – Monday 6 th July 7.00 p.m. Kyrie Eleison – Tuesday 7 th July 7.00 p.m. St. Mary’s, Kilflynn- Wednesday 8 th July 7.00 p.m. Please take this opportunity to tidy up family graves.
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
Active Retired Group will be meeting again on Wednesday the 6th May. Hope to see you all back in the Abbeydorney Parish Hall at 10.30 a.m.. Any enquiries please contact Marie Williams at 066 7135831 or 085 2524028.
CROTTA LEISURE CYCLISTS
The group meets at Crotta Cross at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. —so no excuses!
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, 6th May at 10 a.m. on Friday 8th May at 10.00a.m Michael Parker, Kilflynn & Tralee ( Anniversary) and Saturday 9th May at 6:00 p.m. Tom Joe O’Sullivan, Castletown,Kilflynn (Anniversey) (Anniversary)
Kilflynn Altar Society for May: Claire Walsh, Carmel Walsh
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.
Diocesan Collection for the Education of Clergy next weekend 9th /10th May. This fund provides for the education of in the future generation of priests, deacons and laity whose ministry will continue to be vital in Diocese of Kerry in the years ahead.
Check www.dioceseofkerry.ie go to Abbeydorney parish and check the newsletter.
CROTTA GAA
McCarthy Insurance Group County Senior Hurling League Div 2, Round 3.
The Crotta Hurlers kept their 100 % County league record intact with 4-12 to 1-09 victory over Causeway on Tuesday evening 28th April in beautiful sunshine in Causeway. Well done lads.
McCarthy Insurance Group County Senior Co League Rd 7
Full time Crotta 2-14 to Kilmoyley 2-07 on Thursday 30th April in the sports field, Dromakee
Well done to all the boys and girls who took part in Tuesday evenings U6 training session.
Congratulations to Cian Nolan and Leona Quilter who were this weeks U6 players of the week.
See you all again next Tuesday @ 6.15pm in Dromakee
Lee Strand Kerry Coiste na nÓg Under 14 Hurling Leagues
Round 3
Friday, 8 May @ 7.00pm
Firies/Dr. Crokes v Crotta O’Neills
Adams of Tralee North Kerry Senior Hurling League
Round 3
Sunday, 10 May
Abbeydorney v Crotta O’Neill’s
Venue: Abbeydorney
Time: 11.00am
(Extra time if needed; result on the day)
Memorial Mass for Fr. Padraig Sugrue on Friday 8th May in The Immaculate Conception, Currow at 7.30pm. All are welcome to come and celebrate the life of Fr. Pat who left a lasting impression through his humility, holiness, and constant positivity. Fr. Pat was a gentle and humble shepherd, a man of deep faith and prayer, who carried out his vocation with grá agus dílseacht.
Fixtures
DRIVER THEORY TEST
Do you need a little support in preparing for the Driver Theory Test? If so, you can get it by applying for a free part-time course (one class per week in Tralee, Thursdays from 12:30 to 14:30). Please contact Ed from Kerry Education and Training Board on 086 074 9786.






