DUAGH/LYRE COMMUNITY GAMES
INDOOR SOCCER
Last Sunday the qualifying rounds of the u13 boys indoor soccer took place in Duagh and Milltown. Duagh/Lyre team took part in the afternoon session at Duagh sports complex. In the first game Duagh/Lyre defeated Castlegregory five goals to three , Blennerville/Ballyard 8-0, Knocknagoshel 3-0 and in the last game of the group unfortunately lost out by 3-1 to Currow/Curran’s who go through to the County Semi Finals. Though disappointed at not qualifying they put in excellent performances. Team: Cian O’Connor, Timmy O’Connell, Gavin Dillon, Joseph Maher, Ronan Sheridan, Oran Doorley, Dylan Buckley and Ryan Stack. Thanks to Coach Declan O’Connor.
Good luck: Best of luck to u10 boys and u13 girls indoor soccer next weekend.
ART/HANDWRITING RESULTS
Well done and thanks to all our participants in both Art and handwriting we had a huge number of entries. Unfortunately not everyone can go through to County finals and we wish those representing Duagh/Lyre Community games the very best of luck. To those who didn’t qualify (53) we congratulate you all and you too are winners in our eyes, participation is the most important part. All winners will be presented with medals next week, those that participate will also recieve a medal of participation.
Thanks to our volunteers for coordinating the event, which was also a steps to health event. Thanks to both Duagh NS and Lyre NS for assisting us with hosting.
HANDWRITING RESULTS
(Good Friday) if you are interested in taking part contact Liz 086 3466043, if the number exceed the size of quiz team (6 - 4 and 2 subs) a local competition will take place. Draughts training continues on Monday evenings. Keep an eye on our Facebook page Duagh/ Lyre Community games. the Grand for the wonderful support. All welcome.
10 MILER AND 5KM RACE
This race was cancelled due to bad weather so it now to take place on the 1st of March.
QUIZ
The Spa/Fenit branch will hold a quiz on the 28th of Feb in the Oyster Taveran at 8.30pm. All are welcome and it promises ro be a great night.
TRIBUTE NIGHT
A tribute night will be held in the Sea Lodge Hotel in waterville by Waterville GAA for Paddy Fogarty’s 80th birthday. There will be refreshmemts and entertainment on the night and tickets are €10 and funds will go to KHF and the Air Ambulance.
CHEQUE PRESENTATIONS
Thank you to Elaine Lyons and daughter Michaela who handed over the proceeds of the Tie a Yellow Ribbon Christmas Tree campaign to members of Listowel Hospice. The amount raised was €1660 and we would like to thank Elaine and family, Breda Grimes, Eilish O’Neill and all the shops who sold the ribbons. Jenny from Listowel Branch presented Elaine with a certificate of appreciation also. Well done to all in Listowel and thank you for your support.
A huge thank you to our Ambassador Deirdre Walsh who presented a cheque for over €1700 which she raised after a hugely succesfull poetry night held recently. This is to fund the upgrade of a bathroom and we are truly grateful to you Deirdre for your fantastic support over the year.
The Reidy family also presented a cheque for €3310 after hosting a coffee morning in Castleisland recently. This was all done in memory of their Mom (RIP). A huge crowd turned out for this coffee morning and we cannot thank the Reidys enough for this wonderful fundraising effort. Thank you to all who supported.
Thank you to Diarmuid Lynch and Paddy Hayes from Rally Sport Killarney who raised funds from Auto Cross event. They presented a cheque for €1500 on Friday. We are thankful to you and also thank all who supported the event.
Thank you also to the Purcell family for a fantastic donation to Kerry Hospice Foundation. They raised €2764 from the Christmas Lights for Christmas 2019. They donated €1382 to Recovery Haven and €1382 to Killorglin Hospice. We are so gratful to the Purcell family for their fantastic support and we thank all who have supported in any way.
TRALEE BRANCH AGM
Tralee branch of the Kerry Hospice will hold there AGM on Thursday night at 8pm in the Grand Hotel. This is a change to last week’s notes. 2 Euro each or 3 for 5 euro from Club tickets sellers or you can also play on www.locallotto.ie Thank you for your supporting the club lotto is greatly appreciated. Check out www.crottagaa.club for more information.
3 IN A ROW FOR PADDY WEIR
The winners of the doubles darts competition in Parker’s Lounge Bar, Kilflynn , on Saturday 22nd February were Paddy Weir and J. P Twomey who defeated Darragh Ryan and Mike Mullins in the final. Paddy Weir wins 3 weeks in a row. The winners received a leg of lamb each. 16 players participate in the competition. The next darts doubles tournament takes place on Saturday 29th February at 10.30p.m in Parker’s Lounge Bar.
The winners of the weekly darts will receive a leg of lamb each. All names in for 10.20p.m. Sharp. Thanks to the dart players who showed up on time last Saturday night and thanks to Declan Falvey for supervising the tournament.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP
The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retirement Group will be having dinner in The Community Hall, Abbeydorney on Wednesday 26th February at 1pm. Enjoy a social afternoon with good food and good company. All new members welcome. Please contact Karen on 066 7135831 for more information. All new members welcome.
CHRISTMAS CANCER QUIZ
The Kilflynn Cancer Support Group would like to thank Kilflynn Community Together for its generous donation towards the Christmas quiz. The money raised on the night has now been forwarded to the benefiting charities, Recovery Haven, Kerry Hospice and Kerry Cancer Support Group. Each charity received €1405. Thanks again to everyone for your support.
KILFLYNN TODDLER GROUPThe Kilflynn Toddler Group meets up every Thursday during school term from 10.00 to 11.30am in Saint Columbas Centre, Kilflynn. All new babies, toddlers, parents, grandparents and childminders welcome.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH NEWS
Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 26th February 10.00a.m , Ash Wednesday
Mass will be celebrated on Friday 28th February at 10.00 a.m.
Mass will be celebrated on Saturday evening 29th February at 6.00p.m
CROTTA HURLING CLUB MEMBERSHIP
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It’s that time of year again when the registration process needs to be completed and the membership fees fall due. The fee structure for 2020 is as below:Senior Player €50.00General Member €40.00Juvenile (U18) €30.00Family Plan €50.00 maximumNon players must be paid up by 31st March 2020.Players must have paid 3 days before a game or training season for registration and insurance purposes.A new club policy introduced this year is No Pay, No Play.This policy is to ensure that our players are covered in the event of injuryYou can also pay online please go to the Club website www.crottagaa. club