GONE TO THE DOGS
On Friday May 23rd, Kilflynn NS will be ‘Gone to the Dogs’ and why not join us at Tralee Kingdom Greyhound Track, Tralee for what promises to be a great, fun-filled night for all the family.
What can you expect on the night?
Well, we have bouncy castles, we have face painting, we have music and of course not to mention the GREYHOUNDS- it’s a night not to be missed!!
What are we fundraising for?
All funds go towards upgrading our school playground facilities and Outdoor Classroom Project.
Guess what….?
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As Mrs. Doyle would say ‘Go on, Go on, Go on’…. bet on us for a great night…
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HOLY WELL MASS
The Annual Mass was celebrated at Tobar Flainn, Kilflynn on Thursday evening 1st May. And was celebrated by Fr.Jerry Keane Abbeydorney P.P . A nice sizable crowd were in attendance and The Kilflynn Church Choir once again provided the beautiful Hymns for the occasion. Fr. Keane thanked those who coastally worked behind the scenes to maintain the surroundings in such excellent conditions May is a special month dedicated to Our Lady – we begin the month with this special celebration at the Well.
BASKETBALL
A big second half performance saw Tralee Magic turn a six-point deficit into an eight-point victory (61-53) over East Cavan Eagles when the two sides locked horns in the Ken Clarke Under 20 Women’s National Cup Final in the National Basketball Arena on Monday 5th May. Congratulations and well done to Priya O’Donovan (8), Kilflynn and her Tralee Magic teammates. Priya had an excellent game scoring 8 important points.
CROTTA LOTTO GAA RESULTS
Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 5th May, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Sonny Egan, Lixnaw were 1,5,15 and 26. There was no winner of the 2,200 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: John Honan, Dublin C/o Foley’s Shop, Lixnaw, Catriona Walsh, Toureen, Kilflynn and John Joe O’Sullivan, Castletown, Kilflynn. The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 12th May at 10.30p.m with a €2,300 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
JIMMY WHITE POOL EXHIBITION
Snooker legend Jimmy White is coming to Kerry on Sunday evening, 1st June ( Bank Holiday weekend), when he plays a pool exhibition at Parker’s Pub and Venue, Kilflynn if anyone wants to pitch their pool skills in a frame against the whirlwind, or any business wants to sponsor a player, send your name by WhatsApp to 087 9794541. Only a limited number of spaces are available. Tickets for the event Are on sale (Click Here) with proceeds in aid of Kilflynn Community Together. Join us for a night of great entertainment and laughs.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 7th May at 10.00 a.m Rita Twomey, Dromakee (Anniversary).
Mass will be celebrated on Friday 9th May at 10.00 a.m and on Saturday 10th May at 6.00 p.m. Tom Joe O’Sullivan, Castletown (Anniversary) John O’Connor, Fahavane, Kilflynn (Anniversary) Lena Mulvihill, Stack’s Mountain (Anniversary).
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.
Inclement Weather: In the event of Masses being cancelled for safety reasons, bad weather notice will be on the Abbeydorney page of the Diocesan website. 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.
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.
KERRY CHORAL UNION
Kerry Choral Union are once again hosting a Summer Concert at St Brendan’s Church, Tralee (V92XA36) on Sunday May 11th at 7.30pm. Tickets are on sale at reception or at the door on the night at just €10 with all proceeds going to Recovery Haven Kerry (Cancer support House)
ACTIVE RETIRED
Active Retired Meeting in the Parish Hall Abbeydorney on Wednesday 7th May, at our usual time of 10.30a.m. Any Enquiries please call Marie 0667135831.
CROTTA GAA
The Kingdom beat Clare 4-20 to 0-21 in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney and were crowned Munster Football Senior Champions. Congratulations and well done to St. Senan’s and Crotta player Cillian Trant who was a member of the victorious panel.
County Senior Hurling League Div 2 Round 2 at the sports field, Dromakee, Kilflynn on Tuesday 29th April
Full time Score Crotta 5-15 to Lixnaw 2-16, despite being behind at halftime by 1-11 to 1-05.
Well-done to 14 players who togged out Eoin Lynch, Ryan Holihan, Padraig Shanahan, Donnacha Sayers, Dara Nolan, Diarmuid O’Driscoll Sean O’Donoghue, Oisín Healy, Jack Ryan, Gavin Parker, Eoin Relihan, Cillian Hussey, Declan O’Donoghue and Mark Sheehan.
Well done to all the boys and girls who took part at the Crotta U6 training session, on Sunday morning 4th May at the sports field, Dromakee.
Congratulations to Sadhbh McGuckim and Charlie Kelly, who were this week’s U6 players of the week.
It was time for the U8 hurlers to shine on Monday evening 5th May when Crotta hosted Tralee Parnells Hurling & Camogie Club Lixnaw GAA and Kilmoyley Hurling club in a sun drenched Dromakee.
The girls & boys from all four clubs were amazing and played brilliantly in their 4 games in front of a very supportive crowd of moms & dads.
Thanks a million to all players and mentors for helping organise the day’s hurling for the kids.
KERRY COISTE NA NÓG
Lee Strand Co. Under 16 County Hurling Leagues
Sunday, 11 May @ 11.00am.
Division 1 : Ballyheigue v Crotta O’Neill’s
Further rounds will be on Sundays 11, 18 & 25 May and Sundays 15 & 22 June
