ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: on Saturday 11th January at 6.00 p.m. Maurice O’Carroll, Parknageragh (A)
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.
KIlflynn Altar Society for January Caroline Lynch, Breda Handley, Trudy Ryan
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.
CROTTA MEDAL PRESENTATION AND AWARDS NIGHT
THE Crotta O’Neills GAA Club Senior medal presentation and awards night was held in St Columba’s Centre in Kilflynn on Saturday 4th January.
After a delicious meal prepared by Karen Tuite and staff of Prims on the run catering company. The victorious Senior hurling panel received their County Senior League Div 1 medals from club president Dick McElligott, The Club Senior Hurler of The Year, Sean McGrath, received the Dick Parkinson Memorial Trophy. The Sam Hilliard Memorial Trophy was presented to the Club Person of The Year, Club Secretary Darren Houlihan The U-21 player of the year Oisín Heaton received the Diarmuid Galvin Memorial award The intermediate player of the year was Sean Murnane and he received the Maurice Egan memorial trophy. Congratulations to the recipients who received their worthy awards from Club president Dick McElligott.
Thanks to the players, mentors and officers who attended in bad weather conditions, to Paul Shanahan and Paddy Weir who had the centre beautifully decorated in the green and red colours, and to Maureen, Maire and Mary who served the meal and desserts. Roll on 2025. CrottaAbu
ACTIVE RETIRED
This year’s Abbeydorney / Kilflynn Active Retired Group Christmas Party held in the Abbeydorney Community Hall was a huge success, with plenty of food, fun and laughter. We would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to everyone who helped to make the occasion such a success, to all who gave spot prizes, your donations are very welcome and were much appreciated. Thanks to our chef Siobhan Leen, for producing a delicious meal and to Sonny Egan and Mike Williams for keeping everyone entertained throughout the day, thanks to all the staff behind the scenes who put so much time and effort into making the day a success. Thanks our MC, Tom O’Mahony for his professionalism, and lastly a big thank you to Santa Claus whose visit made the day perfect. Much of the success of the day is due to those active retired members who take part in the activities and make the time, not just at Christmas, but all year round to participate in the meetings and days out. We are meeting again on Wednesday 8th January at the usual time of 10.30am in the Community Hall. 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.
CROTTA O’NEILLS AGM
The Crotta Gaa Annual General Meeting will take place at 8pm on Friday 17th January in St Columba’s Centre, Kilflynn.
All outgoing officers, players, mentors, supporters, and members are requested to attend, Nominations required for club secretary and treasurer. All motions and nominations to be returned by email to secretery.crottaoneill.kerry@gaa.ie before Wednesday 15th January. New members are welcome to attend on the night.
NEW YEARS DRAWS RESULTS
The following are the Parker’s Pub New Year’s draw 2025 results:
1st PRIZE €500: Brendan Quille, Ballyheigue.
2nd PRIZE, €250: Jackie Twomey, Kilflynn
3rd PRIZE, €150: Mike Conway, Kilflynn
4th PRIZE, €50: Kate Caffrey, Crotta, Kilflynn
5th Prize, €25: Jamie Lowham, Tralee
6th PRIZE, €25: Mike Conway, Kilflynn
7th Prize, Bottle of Whiskey: Dan Davis, C/o Susie Rice, Abbeydorney
8th Prize, Bottle of Wine: Peter Nammock, Kilflynn
9th Prize, Box of Chocolates: J.P Somers, Abbeydorney
10th Prize, Box of Biscuits: Kay Murnane, Crotta, Kilflynn
Independent observer: Sonny Egan.
Mike, Geraldine, Gavin and Hazel would like to take this opportunity to Wish all our Customers, Family and Friends a very Prosperous 2025.
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 16th December,
The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 4,15,20 and 28. There was no winner of the 5,000 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Dominic O’Connell, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw, Mary Long, Abbeydorney and Martin Galvin, Ballinclogher, Lixnaw
Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 23rd December, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 9,12,26 and 31. There was no winner of the 5,100 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Brendan Culhane, Crotta, Kilflynn, Dick McElligott, Lower Tullig, Kilflynn and Kevin O’Brien, Ballyconnell, Kilflynn
Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 30th December,
The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 3,18,20 and 24. There was no winner of the 5,200 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: P.J Twomey, Crotta , Caoimhe O’Leahy, Cordal, and Jamie Behan,Abbeydorney.
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 6th January at 10.30p.m with a €5,300 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.
HURLING RESULT
North Kerry Under 21 Hurling Championship FINAL
Sunday, 29 December played in The Ardfert Recreation Centre (The ARC)
St. Brendan’s 6-17 Crotta/Kilmoyley 4-8
KILFLYNN CHRONICLE
The Kilflynn Chronicle was launched at the end of the Kilflynn Church Choir Carol Service on Sunday 15th December at a packed St Mary’s Church, Kilflynn. This year the proceeds from the magazine are going to Palliative Care Kerry, the worthiest of beneficiaries which provides specialist palliative care to the people of Kerry across all core settings, hospitals, community, day services and inpatient unit, the Chronicle is on sale costing €15 at the following outlets: in Kilflynn at Parker’s and Herbert’s; Expose, 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, at Woulfe’s Bookshop, Listowel and Ardfert Printing. A great read supporting a worthy cause!
CROTTA WREN 2024
On behalf of Crotta coiste na nÒg we would like to thank most sincerely all who helped out with our wren fundraiser.
We are thankful to all who provided content & grateful for all the generously kind contributions.
We are delighted with the sum raised which will help in support of our young players. Thank you all for your continued support. Happy New Year to one & All
KILFLYNN CITY WALKING AND RUNNING GROUP
Everyone, Let’s get moving
Our January challenge is here for everyone of all abilities, age and fitness levels. The purpose of this challenge is to get everyone moving in 2025. Walk, run, swim, cycle or do some form of exercise for 30 mins everyday for the month of January.
We had our first meetup on Wednesday, January 1st at 10.00 am in the Community Walkway at Crotta GAA.
We will host a meet up at the end of the challenge on 31st January, where any donations can be given for Kerry Hospice Foundation.
Looking forward to seeing you on the Community Walkway at Crotta GAA. Everyone Welcome!!
ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
We at Abbeydorney Kilflynn active retired have finished our meetings for the year of 2024, thank you to all the members who make the active retired group a huge success, this would not happen without consistent participation and input from all participants. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year. Looking forward to seeing you all again on the 8th January 2025! In the words of Pam Ayres; You Have To dance while you are able, do the can-can on the table, grab each chance that flashes past, for life goes by so deadly past. Enquiries call Marie Williams @ 0667135831
