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KILFLYNN

CROTTA LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €9,000

The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday night 22nd April at Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 2,9,21 and 29. There was no winner of the 9,000 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Aisling Leahy, Rathkenny, Abbeydorney, Margaret Shanahan, Abbeydorney and Brendan Godley, Ballylongane Ballyheigue

The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 29th April at 10.30p.m with a €9,000 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

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

KILFLYNN CITY RUNNING GROUP

We would like to thank all our wonderful volunteers and marshalls, without whom these events couldn’t take place!

We again thank our sponsors: Greencoat Renewables, Parkers Bar, Cashell Solicitors, Glas Civil Engineering, Cara Credit Union, Aran Sweater Market, Dsigns, and Mike Prendiville.

Thanks to our DJ Clive Putman for providing the tunes and MC for the start line!

We would like to thank the Gardaí for all their assistance with the traffic crossings. Thanks to Lucy and Vincent from About time for our chip timing this morning.

Thanks to Barry Fitzgerald, our wonderful race photographer. His photos are available for purchase.

We would also like to thank the community of Kilflynn for all their support and patience while we hosted our Half-marathon 10km Walkers and 10km Runners events on Saturday 20th April.

A huge well done and thank you to everyone who supported our races! It’s supporting our local community centre, a focal point for our community.

Thanks also to our race committee members who worked hard to host a safe event. RESULTS : Half-marathon:

1st Male - Martin Crowley

2nd Male - Gerard Cremins 3rd Male - Donal Collins

1st Female - Maura Barry

2nd Female - Mary O’Shea 3rd Female - Niamh O’Riordan 10km

1st Male - Geroid Pierse

2nd Male - Daniel O’Connor

Photo: John Cleary.

3rd Male - John Gleeson

1st Female - Siobhan Daly 2nd Female - Mary Reynolds 3rd Female - Claire Riordan

All results on www.myrunresults. com Congratulations!

ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN COMMUNITY GAMES

Well done to our u11 hurlers winning silver in the county final on Saturday morning 20th April. They came up against a very strong Ballyduff Causeway team who we wish the best of luck in the Munster finals. Thanks to Liam O’Sullivan and Mike Hannafin of Abbeydorney and Johnny Hannon from Crotta for their coaching and assistance. Thanks to Ballyduff for hosting the games and John Hennessy for officiating

ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP

Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group social meeting in the Abbeydorney Parish Hall on 24th h April. Meeting will start at 10.30am. New members are welcome; Enquiries, contact Noreen or Marie at 066 7135831.

HOLY WELL MASS

The Annual Mass will celebrate at Tobar Flainn, Kilflynn on Tuesday 30th April at 7.00 p.m.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN

Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: on Wednesday 24th April at 10.00 a.m. Joseph and Mary O’Neill, Gortclohy, Kilflynn, Friday 26th April at 10.00 a.m. And on Saturday 27th April at 6.00 p.m.

John O’Connor, Fahavane, (A)

Annual Mass at Tobar Flainn on Tuesday 30th April at 7.00 p.m.

Kilflynn Altar Society for April -Anne O’Halloran, Eileen Hannon, Joe Jameson.

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

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 LEISURE CYCLISTS

The Crotta Leisure Cyclists are now back on the road for the summer season. Cycling every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6.30 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. from Barry’s Crotta. New Cyclists welcome, no experience necessary for further details contact Mike Barry 086 2571230 or Graham Harris 089 4528603

SCARTAGLEN

FIRST COMMUNION

This coming Saturday April 27th is a big day for children from Scartaglen NS as it’s First Holy Communion Day. Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Scartaglen on that afternoon at 2pm. It’s also a happy occasion for parents, family members and teachers. Have a great day everyone but remember the importance of the sacrament in the lives of the young children concerned.

GAA LOTTO DRAW

Scartaglen GAA Clubs next Lotto Draw will take place in Hughes Bar, Cordal on Sunday evening next April 28th with the jackpot standing at €6,000. Make sure your ticket is in the drum for this nice jackpot prize!

ALZHEIMERS TEA DAY

The Alzgheimers Society of Ireland is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the annual tea day this year. Alzheimers Tea Day will be on Thursday May 2nd. At least 30 people in Ireland are diagnosed with dementia every single day and the number of people diagnosed is expected to double in the next 25 years. About 64,000 people are living with dementia in this country, over the past 30 years Tea Day has helped to raise €10,000,000 to support and help those affected by Alzheimers.

The late Mary Murphy of Adriville who died last year held a Tea Day in her home for 20 years and raised over €22,000 for the society in question - a wonderful lady who cared to remember every year for those who can no longer remember themselves. You can register on www.teaday.ie to receive your free organisers toolkit loaded with all you need to host a successful Tea Day event.

LADIES FOOTBALL

Scartaglen Minor Ladies football team took on Dr. Crokes at Lewis Road, Killarney on Monday evening April 15 in the East Kerry Minor Competition. Scart were just pipped in this one, the final score being Dr. Crokes 4-2 Scartaglen 2-7. This was a game of two halves with the Killarney ladies holding sway in the opening half, at the end of which they led by 2-2 to 0-1. In the last quarter of the second half Scart turned up the pressure with Emma Daly and Maggie Riordan in good scoring form. In the end the clock caught up with Scart and at the final whistle only a single point divided the sides. This was a good performance from Scartaglen, it was a game they could have won, a draw perhaps would have been a fair result, but some costly misses in the first half probably denied them victory on the evening.

Scartaglen scorers: Emma Daly (2-2), Maggie Riordan (0-3), Ellie Mai Walsh and Millie O Halloran (0-1 each).

Scartaglen U12s travelled to Fossa on Wednesday evening April 17th to play that team in the newly structured LGFA Go Games. It was an excellent challenge and a very good learning experience for the Scartaglen girls, some of whom were playing their first game at U12 level. Scartaglen/Cordal U16s played Fossa at Fossa on Thursday evening of last week in the East Kerry U16 competition. This ended in an easy win for Fossa, the final score being Fossa 7-9 Scart/Cordal 1-5. At half time it was 2-4 to 2-1 to Fossa, Emma Daly getting the goal for the visitors in the 20th minute. Fossa dominated the second half too and went on to score a further 5-4 with Scart/Cordal adding 4 points to the first half tally. Scorers for Scart/Cordal: Emma Daly (1-3), Alannah Kelliher and Anna McCarthy (0-1 each).

Scartaglen Senior Ladies had a convincing 3-12 to 0-9 victory over Dr. Crokes in The Donal Curtin Cup when the sides met at sun kissed Cordal on Sunday afternoon last. Scart were always moving well in this game and they led at the break 1-7 to 0-7, Katie Sugrue getting the goal for Scart just before half time. Two further goals for Scart in the second half from Muireann Rahilly and Denise Dunlea set up the local ladies for victory. Scartaglen scorers: Muireann Rahilly (1-4), Katie Sugrue (10), Denise Dunlea (1-0), Shauna Tangney (0-3), Leah Boyle and Emma Kerin (0-1 each).

Scartaglen/Cordal U14s got their season off to a winning start when they had a comprehensive 5-10 to 3-4 victory over Na Gaeil at Cordal on Sunday evening last. The local combination got three goals in the opening half and they led at the break 3-3 to 0-3. The local side again controlled much of the second half and went onto to add a further 2-7 to their first half tally with the Tralee girls scoring 3 goals in that half. Scorers for Scartaglen/Cordal: Rachel O Donoghue (2-1), Ciara O Donoghue (2-0), Alice O Connor (1-0), Anna McCarthy (0-4), Seana Walsh (02), Caoimhe Fleming, Roisin O Donoghue and Brid McCarthy (0-1 each).

CUL CAMPS

Bookings for the Kelloggs Kerry GAA Cul Camps opened on Friday April 12th. Registration prices are as follows - First Child: €75, Second Child: €60, Third/Fourth Child: €50. Bookings must be done online at www.kelloggsculcamps. gaa.ie

COUNTY LEAGUE

Scartaglen are going well in Division 5 B of the Credit Union County League and they continued on their winning way with a 1-11 to 0-7 victory over Glenflesk played at Currow last weekend.

TARBERT

CONTACT

tarbertnews@outlook.com or telephone Patrick Lynch at 068 / 36117 on or before 7pm Sunday. Fan slán.

DEATH

The death took place of John Smith, Cree, County Clare and formerly of Oldcastle, County Meath. John died on Friday 12 April at Milford Care Centre, Limerick. John reposed at home on Sunday 14 April and Requiem Mass took place on Monday 15 April in the Church of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven, Doonbeg followed by interment in Clohanes Cemetery. John worked for many years in the Control Room of Tarbert Power Station during the 1980’s and lived in Tieraclea Park. He later moved to Aghada and Moneypoint Power Stations where he worked up until retirement. Sympathy to his wife Therese and family, brothers and sisters and former work colleagues at Tarbert Power Station.

CLOTHES COLLECTION

The Shannonside Women’s Group will hold a Clothes Collection in the Church car park on Thursday 9 May with further details later.

TARBERT THEATRE PLAYERS

After so many weeks of poor weather we all need something to lift our spirits and Tarbert Theatre Players can provide that remedy when they take to the stage with their production of Sam Cree’s three act comedy ‘Separate Beds’ in Tarbert Community Centre for 5 nights. The show takes place at 8pm on next Saturday and Sunday 27th. and 28th. April and then on Friday, Sunday and Monday from 3rd.May to 6th. May - so an opportunity for everyone not to be missed. Tickets at very reasonable price €10 each and can be booked from Eithne on 087 / 9144766. RUGBY STAR

Best of luck to Muirne Wall and her UL Bohs team mates as they take on Railway Union in the women’s All Ireland Rugby League Final in the Aviva stadium on Sunday next 28 April at 1.45pm. The good news is that the game will be televised live on TG4 ALL STAR Comhghairdeas and well done to Brendan O’Leary, Tarmons East who was presented with a Special Merit Award at the Kerry Athletics Annual Award night in Killarney on Saturday 13 April. Brendan was also on the Tarbert Comprehensive School Team which won their All Ireland Football Final, so another trophy for the sideboard.

RECOVERY HAVEN

There will be a Coffee Morning and Woodland Walk on Saturday 4 May. The walk is optional at 10am and the coffee morning is from 11am to 2pm in Tarbert Bridewell. Proceeds are in aid of a very deserving cause. Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support and every support would be appreciated.

THE RISE FOUNDATION

The Rise Foundation currently runs non-residential family programmes for families and individuals suffering from any form of addiction and employs Counsellors to help people come to terms with their addiction. Poet Paddy Creedon, a passionate and grateful recovery advocate will launch his new poetry collection ‘Unrecorded Places in Between’ on Saturday 4 May at 7.30pm in Tarbert Community Centre. The artwork is by Tricia Healy, a local artist and psychotherapist who has specialised for over 15 years working with palliatively ill and dying people. All proceeds from the sale of the poetry book will go to the Rise Foundation, suggested donation is €10 per copy. Your attendance and support would be gratefully appreciated.

SEANFHOCAL NA SEACHTAINE

‘Níl neart go teacht le chéile’ There is no strength until we come together.