COUNTYWIDE
KILFLYNN
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday night 26th February, at Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 5,16,18 and 19. There was no winner of the €8,200 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: John Quinlan, Keel, Lixnaw, Niamh McKenna, Ballinclogher Lixnaw, and Dorothy Twomey, Gortcloghy, Kilflynn.
The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 4th March at 10.30p.m with a €8,300 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.
KILFLYNN ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 2024
It’s that time of year again and preparations are in full swing for our annual St Patrick’s Day parade in Kilflynn. It promises to be a day full of music, entertainment, and community spirit in celebration of our Patron Saint of Ireland - St Patrick. So get your community groups together, get practicing your music, and let’s all take part in our parade. The parade and the fancy dress parade will commence at 4.00pm sharp on Sunday 17th March from St Teresa’s NS and make its way through the village. All those interested in participating in the parade please assemble at the school at 3.30pm. Any organisations, businesses or individuals wishing to take part in this year’s parade are very welcome to do so. Kilflynn Community Together are organising this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade and are hoping to build on last year’s success where over 25 groups took part. Again, this year there will be a trophy and €100 for the best float, €50 for 2nd place, and €25 for 3rd place, and all fancy-dress participants will be presented with a medal after the parade in St. Columba’s centre.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: on Saturday 24th February at 6.00 p.m. Hannah Flaherty, late of Fahavane, Kilflynn
Stations Of the Cross for Lent: Monday at 8.00 p.m. in Kilflynn and Thursday in Abbeydorney at 7.00 p.m. Trócaire Boxes available in both churches
The Kilflynn Altar Society for February: Brenda Brennan, Geraldine Parker.
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 and 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.
KILFLYNN COMMUNITY
TOGETHER
We appreciate the service the bottle bank provides to our community; however, this facility has been grossly abused by some people who are showing blatant disrespect to the residents of our village and the people of Kilflynn parish by the high level of dumping of rubbish which is currently taking place at the site.
We would therefore urge any people using the facility to dispose of their recyclables, and to please bring their rubbish home with them and only use the facility for the sole purpose it was put in place for.
SCÓR NA BPÁISTÍ
The North Kerry Hurling Board Scór na bPáistí District Finals went ahead at Abbeydorney on Saturday, 24 February with a large attendance present.
Solo Music: Sarah Slattery [Abbeydorney]
Solo Dancing: Caoimhe Sheehy [Crotta O’Neill’s]
Instrumental Music: Aoife Dillane, Belle Lawlor, Hannah Dempsey, Sarah Slattery, Ella Sexton [Abbeydorney]
Sean Nós Dancing: Laoise McCarthy [Abbeykillix]
Solo Singing: Erin Roche [Abbeydorney]
Ballad Group: Erin Roche, Katie O’Connor, Aoife Rice, Sophie O’Connell [Abbeydorney].
Congratulations to Caoimhe Sheehy Scor na bPaisti Solo Dancing winner representing Crotta O’Neill’s
The winners will now go forward to the County Scór na bPáistí Finals which will be held at An Tínteán Theatre, Ballybunion on 23rd March
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group social meeting in the Abbeydorney Parish Hall on 28 th February. Meeting will start at 10.30am. New members are welcome; Enquiries, contact Noreen or Marie at 066 7135831.
MOYVANE
CONTACT moyvanenotes@gmail.com
BLOTTO
There was no winner of last Thursday night’s draw. Numbers drawn: 3 6 22 30. Lucky Dips: €100: Eileen Windle, Glin. €50: Fr. Sean Jones. €20 each Annemarie Tydings, Asdee. Tom Enright, Ballyduff. Josie O’Connor, Carrig. Gerry Harrison, Aughrim. Michael O’CConnor, Tarbert. Free Tickets: Mary Fitzgerald, Doonard Lower, Tarbert. Aidan Keane, Moyvane. Mick Copse, Carrickerry. Bernie Mahony, c/o Caroline Maune. Eveleen Healy, Abbeyfeale. This Thursday night’s Jackpot is €12,000 and the draw will be held at Bingo in The Marian Hall this Thursday night (February 29) Congratulations to Sheila Murphy, Listowel who won €300 on Spin the Wheel.
SPLIT THE BUCKET
Congratulations to Theresa Lynch, Newcastlewest who won €360 in last Thursday night’s draw. Envelopes are available in all the usual outlets locally, Holly’s Gala, Mike Kennelly’s HomeValue Hardware, Noel Stack Butchers, Enright’s Bar, The Village Grill, Speedy’s Bar, Moyvane. Newtownsandes
Co-op Curl up and Dye (Anna Enright Fogarty) and at Bingo in the Marian Hall. €2.00 per entry or 3 for €5.00.
MOYVANE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Moyvane Development Plan 2024-2029 Moyvane Development Association will launch the Moyvane Community Development Plan 2024-2029 on Friday, March 01 2024 at 7.30pm in the Marian Hall. Minister for Education, Norma Foley, TD will be in attendance to officially launch the plan. This event is the culmination of an indepth community-led consultation and engagement process, which took place during the winter of 2021/2022. All parishioners are invited to attend on the night and hear first-hand about the ambitious roadmap developed by our community for our community.
PARISH GATHERING
In his Pastoral Letter, “Moving Forward in Hope”, Bishop Ray invites all parishioners to participate in a consultation process to shape the future of pastoral areas and parishes. A consultation gathering will be held in the parish of Moyvane/ Knockanure on Tuesday, March 5th at 7.30pm in the Marian Hall, Moyvane. As preparation for the gathering, you are invited to reflect on the following three questions: 1. Without the presence of a priest to lead and coordinate, what aspects of parish life could we, the laity, take responsibility for and organise ourselves? 2. Where do we see scope for cooperation with neighbouring parishes in our pastoral area? 3. Given what Bishop Ray has said about reducing numbers and increasing age, what do we want to say to priests? Many thanks for your support and assistance for this consultation.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
MOYVANE: Thursday, February 29th Mass at 10.00am Private Intention. Saturday, March 02 7.30pm Anniversary Mass for Mai Riordan Nolan and Catherine Fitzpatrick and deceased members of the Riordan and Grogan Families. Sunday, March 3rd Anniversary Mass at 11.00am for Henry and Bridie Stackpoole and deceased members of the Meade and Stackpoole families.
KNOCKANURE: Friday, March 1st 10.00am Private Intention Sunday, March 3rd 9.30am Anniversary Mass for Margaret and Michael Flynn, Knockanure Village.
TARBERT
CONTACT
tarbertnews@outlook.com or telephone Patrick Lynch at 068 / 36117 on or before 7pm Sunday. Fan slán.
DEATHS
The death took place of Catherine (Kitty) Fitzgerald, Steeple Road, Tieraclea, Tarbert. Kitty who was aged 82 years died on Thursday 15 February in Willowbrook Care Centre, Castleisland. Kitty had not been well for some time and was being cared for by her sister Celestine Gallagher. She reposed at St Mary’s Funeral Home, Tarbert on Wednesday 21 February. Her Requiem Mass was celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Tarbert on Thursday 22 February. Fr Hussey referred to the cake of bread brought to the altar as a gift signifying the breaking and sharing of the gift of friendship sent by God. Her nephew Daniel Gallagher spoke of the friendship, empathy, caring nature which she had, her wit, sense of humour and kindness she had for children and animals. Cantor John Dowling led St Mary’s Choir in hymns of praise and celebration. Catherine was laid to rest in the adjoining St Mary’s Cemetery with her parents Jimmy and Nora Fitzgerald. Micheál Foley, Glin sang ‘Gentle Mother ‘at the end of the ceremony. Catherine was predeceased by her brothers Thomas and Maurice, sisters Sarah and Mary. Sympathy of the community is extended to her brothers Michael,(Tarbert) , William, John, James, to her sisters Sr. Mary Ambrose (Nuala), Johanna, Carmel, Maireád and Celestine, nephews and nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.
The death also took place of Pat Madigan, Killeaney, Glin who died at UHL, Limerick on Friday 16 February and whose Requiem Mass took place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin on Tuesday followed by interment in Kilfergus, Glin. Sympathy to his wife Noreen and family and to his sister- in-law, Josette O’Donnell, Tarbert.
The death took place in Hawera, New Zealand of Nora Ann O’Shea (née Barton). Ann who was aged 70 years died in hospital on 25 January following a swimming accident. Her Requiem Funeral Mass took place in St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Victoria Street, Hawera and was celebrated by Fr. Onesi. Following the funeral service she was laid to rest in Hawera Cemetery.
She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers Timothy, Thomas and Louis. Ann was one of 7 children, 4 boys and 3 girls born to Thomas and Nora Barton (née Buckley) in Farranawanna, Tarbert. She attended the local National School and later worked at Foynes Hospital. She married her pen pal John O’Shea, a New Zealand farmer, in St Mary’s Church, Tarbert over thirty years ago. They moved to New Zealand where John farmed. Ann kept in touch on a regular basis with Nuala Carmody, Chapel Street and was always anxious to hear news from Tarbert.
Sympathy of the community is extended to her husband John, brother Patrick in Tralee, sisters Mary in Dublin and Jane in England.
Beannacht Dé agus solas na bhFlaitheas le h-anamacha na marbh go léir
FIRST RESPONDERS
The AGM for the North East Kerry Community First Responders Group will be held in the Parish Hall, Knockanure at 8pm on Thursday 29 February.
POKER CLASSIC
A 5 Card Draw will take place in Carmody’s Bar on Friday 8 March at 8pm with entry at €30. A donation will be made to the Tarbert Comprehensive School Ladies football team, towards jerseys and playing gear. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
COLLEGES SENIOR
‘C’ COMPETITION
Well done to Tarbert Comprehensive School boys who defeated Mercy Secondary School, Ballymahon, Longford in Clarecastle last weekend on a score of Tarbert 2 -18 to Ballymahon 2-15. John Coolahan, Tarbert had a personal score of 1- 7 and some 8 players from Tarbert parish figured in the line-out. Tarbert Comprehensive will now meet Castlewellan, County Down in the All Ireland Final agus go neiri leo an corn a buachaint.
TARBERT HOUSE
Congratulations to Ursula Leslie, Tarbert House who was commended at a recent function of the Historic Irish Trust Houses Association in Dublin for her efforts at conserving and maintaining Tarbert House as a historic house open to the public.
SSE AND TREE TRIMMING
Part of the SSE Thermal Tarbert Emergency Generation (TEG) project will involve tree trimming along the Island road to facilitate delivery of equipment by the haulage/ transport company. Early commencement of the trimming will help reduce the impact on the bird nesting season. The company advises that they are committed to minimising disruption and preserving the natural habitats surrounding the Island road.
REFLECTION FOR LENT
Do you wish your prayer to towards God?
Make for it two wings; fasting and almsgiving. - St. Augustine.
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TEMPLEGLANTINE
BAPTISMS IN PASTORAL AREA
The following is the arrangement for baptisms in our pastoral area.
Templeglantine: First Saturday of the month at 4.00pm.
Tournafulla: Second Sunday of the month at 11.45am.
Mountcollins: Third Sunday the month at 11.45am.
Athea: Fourth Sunday month at 12.00 noon.
Abbeyfeale: First Saturday of the month at 5.00pm, also second Sunday of the month after 12.00 noon mass.
The next Baptism Information evening will be on Tuesday March 12th at 8.00pm in Tournafulla. of of the
CÚRSAÍ EAGLAISE
Mass on Tuesdays at 10:00am, followed by the Rosary. Mass on Saturdays at 6:00pm. Eucharistic Adoration on Thursdays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm Mass intentions on Saturday last, Anniversary: Tom W Flynn, Tullig North. Tuesday 10am, Anniversary: Maura O’Connor, also remembering her parents Willie and Kathleen O’Connor. Mass intentions on Saturday next 6pm, Anniversaries: Willie Collins, Tullig South; Mai Quirke, Gurteen; Jack Collins, Chicago and formerly Tullig South. Beannacht Dé ar anamacha na marbh.
TRÓCAIRE
This year Trócaire’s lenten campaign focuses on the country of Malawi, Africa. Please support Trócaire in helping communities develop sustainable access to clean, safe and reliable water supplies by taking home a Trócaire box or going to: www.trocaire.org
PILGRIMAGES
Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes (19th 25th June 2024): If any young person (16+) is interested in travelling to Lourdes this year, please contact the Parish Office at 3parishesttm@gmail.com with name and contact details.
Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage (20th 25th June 2024): If you know someone (family member, neighbour, friend, etc.) who would like to travel as part of our assisted pilgrim section, please let them know. Further information available from Limerick Diocesan Office, Tel: 061350000.
COMHALTAS
A Munster adjudicators training course catering for music, singing and comhrá Gaeilge which took place at the Devon Inn Hotel on Saturday and Sunday. Comhairle na Mumhan of Comhaltas wishes to express sincere thanks to the hotel management for facilitating the training course in every way possible over the weekend.