KILFLYNN CITY RUNNING CLUB
Kilflynn City Running Club will be holding a Darkness into Light Walk on Saturday 11th May at Kilflynn Community Walkway which is located at Crotta O’Neills hurling pitch in Dromakee, Kilflynn V92 NW 92, starting time is 4.15am. It is an opportunity to show support to anyone that might be struggling and to remember all our loved ones that have gone before us. Everyone is welcome – bring a friend and we will light a candle and have a cup of tea. There will be a donation bucket if anyone wants to donate to Pieta House. Kilflynn City Running Club will forward all donations received to Pieta House. It’s not the mountain we must conquer but ourselves.
AED TRAINING
Aed Training will take place on Saturday May 11th in St. Teresa’s NS Kilflynn. The course is certified by the Irish Heart Foundation and valid for two years. Cost e35.00 per person. Anyone who wishes to train please contact Gerry 0872266495
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday night 6th May at Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 7,8,14 and 21. There was no winner of the 9,200 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Mairead, Cora and Amber Long, Abbeydorney. Catherine Godley, Snipefield , Ardfert, Tralee Nick Shanahan, Irrebeg, Lixnaw.
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 13th May at 10.30p.m with a €9,300 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 emphasise enough the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. Your continued support is greatly
CEMETERY MASSES
Killahan – Monday 1st July at 7.00 p.m.
Kyrie Eleison – Tuesday 2nd July at 7.00 p.m.
St. Mary’s, Kilflynn- Wednesday 3rd July at 7.00 p.m.
THE REBEL MUSIC QUEEN RETURNS TO THE KINGDOM
Eimear Glackin, also known as Eimhear Rebel, is set to perform in Parker’s Pub and Venue, Kilflynn on Friday 10th May 2024 at 8.30p.m. This is Eimhear and her band’s second appearance in Parker’s.
With a growing fan base Eimhéar Ní Ghlacaín, has become one of the most popular artists on the Irish rebel scene. Her passionate and heartfelt renditions of our favourite ballads have earned her the title “Queen of Irish Rebel “, as she continues to draw crowds and sell out concerts across the globe. Tickets for the event are available on Eventbrite.ie at only 10 euro plus booking fee.
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group social meeting in the Abbeydorney Parish Hall Wednesday 8th May at 10.30am . A trip to Valentia Island is planned for Wednesday 22nd May. Our tour guide will be Donal O’Sullivan, who will point out the many historical sites along the way. We will be stopping in Caherciveen to view Daniel O’Connell’s Church, on to Valentia Island and the Slate Quarry, the Transatlantic Cable Museum and The Skellig Experience Visitors Centre. New Members are welcome. Enquiries contact Marie at 066 7135831.
KERRY SENIOR HURLERS
JOE McDONAGH CUP (Round 3)
Kerry 0-18, Laois 1-25
The Crotta hurling club was represented by Bill Keane and Tomas O’Connor. Kerry will play Offaly in Round 4 of the Joe McDonagh Cup on Saturday May 18th at 3pm in away. Best wishes to the Kerry players and their mentors.
CROTTA GAA
On behalf of everyone in the Crotta Hurling club, we would like to wish our Senior player Barry Mahony the very best as he takes a sabbatical from the green and red and makes the trip of a lifetime to New York. Swapping the rolling hills of Dromakee for the bright light of the big apple.
Barry will be sorely missed by everybody in Kerry circles while away but we hope he has an amazing time and lives life to the full while in NYC.
Once the memories are banked, we will be delighted to see him wearing the famed Green & Red once again in the hurling fields of Kerry very soon.
All the best Baz! #CrottaAbu
On Wednesday evening 1st May at the sports field, dromakee, Kilflynn, the Crotta hurlers recorded a victory over Dr. Crokes in Round 3 of the County Senior Hurling League Div 2 on the final scoreline of 1-30 to 1-11
An enjoyable game of hurling on Friday 3rd May at the sports field, Ballyduff in the County U15 League, between Crotts and Ballyduff. Some fine scores by both sides on a perfect evening for hurling. It was the Crotta lads who picked up the points on this occasion but were made work extremely hard by a very skilful Ballyduff side on the final score of Crotta O’Neill’s 2 – 16 Ballyduff 0 – 07
Also on Friday evening Crotta Senior Hurlers recorded a 7 point victory over St Brendan’s Ardfert in the County Senior Hurling League Div 1 Round 7 on the final score 0-25 to 0-18 at the sportsfield, Dromakee, Kilflynn. Crotta are away to Kilmoyley on Friday evening 10th May at 7.00p.m in round 8 of the county league div 1
Crotta U7’s players took their first steps in their hurling journey on Saturday morning 4th May when they took part in a Blitz at Tom Healy Memorial Park, Abbeydorney. The Hosts Abbeydorney, Ballyheigue and Crotta took part
The Crotta tradition is alive and well as the players youthful enthusiasm and love for the green & red is heartwarming to see.
Well done to all the girls & boys who did very well. Thanks to the parents as always for keeping the show going.
Finally, thanks for organising a well-run blitz.
Crotta U9 players took part in their Blitz this afternoon in Caherslee on Saturday 4th May. Teams participating were Abbeydorney, Tralee Parnells, Crotta and Ballyheigue.
Well done to all the girls & boys who did very well. Thanks to the parents as always for giving up your time.
Finally, thanks to Tralee Parnells Hurling & Camogie Club for organising a well-run blitz
It was a Great experience for our U11’s to get to play at half time in Austin Stacks Park during half Time between Kerry & Laois in the national senior hurling tie on Saturday 4th May. Well done to players, mentors and parents from Crotta and Kilmoyley for taking part.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: on Wednesday 8th May at 10.00 a.m. Rita Twomey, Dromakee. (A)
Friday 10th May at 10.00 a.m. and on Saturday 11th May at 6.00 p.m. Lena Mulvihill, Stack’s Mountain (A)
Kilflynn Altar Society for May: Sheila Walsh, Mary Moloney, Norah Brady.
Diocesan Collection for the Education of Clergy next weekend 11th/12th May.
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.
ALONE
The organisation that enables older people age at home are looking for Telephone and Visitation Volunteers to support older people in the community. Call 0801 222 024 please or see ALONE.ie/Volunteer for more information
KILFLYNN FAIRY FESTIVAL
Tickets are on sale for the Kilflynn Enchanted Fairy Festival, limited numbers and wow, have they a festival planned for you….. the countdown begins as they will celebrate their 10th anniversary and promise to light up your play flames, imagination and build magical memories with your loved ones 29th and 30th of June save the date and kick the summer of with The Kilflynn Enchanted fairy festival 2024.
CROTTA UNDERAGE HURLING
Crotta Academy Training (U5 U7 & U9) continues each Sunday morning at the sportsfield, dromakee, Kilflynn. Hurling friendships and enjoyment are the aim of the sessions. New members are always welcome to come along and try hurling at any time. Gear provided. Contact Paul Shanahan 0879715781 or message the page and we will put you in touch with the correct age group.
