KERRY STARS OF OUR BARS FINAL:
Best wishes goes to Eoin O’Sullivan, of Leith who is participating in the Kerry final of Stars of our bars in the Meadowland Hotel, Tralee on Friday night 23rd April at 9.30 p,m
Eoin was one of the four acts who qualify on Friday 9th April in the Munster bar, Tralee, Christina Caffrey, Crotta also participated on the night and acquitted herself very well, both Eoin and Christina qualify from the Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn
Come along and support Eoin on Friday night, enjoy a great night's entertainment
ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN COMMUNITY GAMES
Upcoming Events:
U-11 hurling on Saturday April 24th, Swimming Sunday April 25th, Gymnastics May 23rd, Judo May 25th. If you are interested in competing in any of the above individual events, please let me know as soon as possible - Patsy 087 9864656
Community Games: U-11 hurling: We would like to wish our u-11 team the best of luck in their competition which takes place in Ardfert on Saturday. We
would ask all the children to check in at 10.30 a.m. It is many years since Abbeydorney/Kilflynn fielded a hurling team in Community Games. We would
like to thank Paul O'Donoghue and Timmy Spillane especially for making this
happen. Good luck to all.
Swimming: Next Sunday April 25th our county swimming competition takes plac
e in Tralee Sports Complex. We wish Muireann McKenna, Sean O'Donoghue,
Jack McKenna, Adam Dowling and Kate Buckley all the best in their endeavours.
Check in for boys and girls u-8 and u-10 is at 10.00 a.m. with the u-12, u-14 and u-16 competitors being asked to check in at 1.00 p.m.
THANKS:
The Board of Management, staff and parents of Scoil R alta na Maidine are extremely grateful to the Kilflynn Church Choir who donated proceeds from their wonderful evening of music and song to the Unit for Children with Autism in our school. Many thanks also to Fr. Fitzgerald, Fr. O'Sullivan, those involved in the organistation of the event and to the Kilflynn community, we really appreciate your support. The finds raised will benefit a group of very special children.
CROTTA HURLING LOTTO RESULTS
Lotto Mania still continues to sweep the area as local punters strive to scoop the big Crotta Hurling Club Lotto Jackpot. The four numbers picked out of the drum by Independent Observer : Pat Herbert, Kilflynn, On Monday night, 19th April in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn were: 9, 16,18 and 27. However no one came up with the correct combination of numbers and the Jackpot survived for another week. The Lucky dip prizes winner each receives €35: Patrick O’Halloran, Kilflynn, Mike Rohan, Kilflynn and Mary Clifford, Rathscannell, Abbeydorney. The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub on Monday 26th April, with a Jackpot of 10, 700. Tickets are available at 2 euro each or 3 for 5 euro from Club tickets sellers or from Herbert's Bar, Kilflynn Parker's Pub, Kilflynn, Byrnes Gala Shop, Kilflynn, Kilflynn Post Offices, Galvins Shop, Lixnaw, Foleys Shop, Lixnaw J.J Walshs Bar, Lixnaw, Quilter's Bar, Lixnaw and from The Half Way Bar, Glenoe, Listowel.
CROTTA COISTE NA NOG:
Our under 12 team picked up another brace of points in the Co League when they beat Dr Crokes in Killlarney friday evening. Leading by six points at half time after a tough first half Crotta raised their game in the second half to win on a scoreline of Crotta 2-08 Dr Crokes 0-00. Donal Hunt opened Crotta's account with a well taken point midway through the first half and Barry Mahony(0-03) and points also from Padraig Dillon and Darragh Kennelly gave the visitors a six point half time lead. Following a good Colin Browne delivery which the Crokes keeper fumbled at the start of the second half, Adam O'Sullivan finished to the net to settle the team. A second goal from Padraig Dillon and points from Cathal Kennelly and Barry Mahony again sealed a comfortable victory. On the night players who impressed were Brandon Conway Barry Mahony Sean O'Donoghue Cathal Kennelly Darragh Kennelly Dominic Nolan and the outstanding Thomas Quinlan. Thanks to Joan at Herbert’s bar who sponsored the food on our return to Kilflynn and fed all players and parents.
TOBAR FLAINN MASS:
The annual Mass at Tobar Flainn holy well, Kilflynn will celebrated on Friday 30th April at 8.00 p.m.
€800 DARTS TOURNAMENT:
Entries are now taken for the 7th Annual Maurice Egan Memorial Darts Tournament. Team of Four: €25. Total Prizes €800 plus trophies. Entries now to Mike Parker on 066 7135129 or 087 9794541.
LIXNAW GOLF SOCIETY:
Ballybunion's Cashen course , a sunny day borrowed from summer , with hardly a breeze was the venue for our first outing of the year on last Saturday . First prize in this team competition event went to the team comprised of Gerald Griffin (13) , Shane Kelliher (22) , Patrick Walsh (23) and John Shanahan (25) who had a fine score of 92pts . In second place were Mike Hickey (15) , Jerome McCarthy (20) James O Connor (20) and Danny Caffrey (24) with 84pts , while Nealie Sullivan (10) , Roger Hussey (23) and Gary Hogan (22) were third on 80pts . There was a good turnout of 30 players which included some new members and bodes well for the year as there were a number of regulars who were unable to play . The presentation of prizes will take place on the evening of the next outing which will be on May 29th at Beaufort Golf Club . This outing will feature the Molly Malone challenge , as well as a regular Singles Stableford competition which will be the first counting event in the Golfer of the Year competition and the prizes will be presented in the West End Bar
CROTTA G.A.A SOCIAL
This year's Crotta hurling club social was held in The Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee on Saturday 17th April. Chairman Paud Twomey did a terrific job as MC for the night and kept everything flowing, After a wonderful meal, served with good humour and efficiency by the staff at The Meadowlands Hotel, The Crotta victories Junior hurling panel received their 2009 County hurling League Div 3 Medals from their Manager Seamie Sheehan, The club's hall of fame award was presented to James O‘Driscoll, Sean Weir received the under 18 player of the year award, and the senior player of year award went to Andew Keane, while Paul Shanahan was a popular recipient of The Club Person of The Year award. Music on the night was provided by Mystic Blue followed by Disco. There will be a detail report in next week’s as space is limited.
St Patrick Day Parade:
The Kilflynn 2010 St Patrick’s Day Parade will always be remembered as the parade that put our picturesque village on national T.V and how well it looked, Kilflynn received national publicity as R.T.E covered the local St Patrick's Day along with two other Kerry parades Killarney and Tralee.
The grand Marshall at this years St Patrick’s Day Parade was local Irish artist, Linda Graham-Locke , who led the parade in style in Bosco Mahon’s pony and trap .where an estimated 1,300 people lined the route cheering and applauding the participants as they passed by in a colourful pageant of music, drama, comedy and song.
The Parade and Fancy Dress Parade which was held in ideal weather conditions, commenced at 4.00 p.m. from St Theresa’s National School and made its way to the reviewing stand in the centre of the village where local dignitaries Fr Jack Fitzgerald, Fr. Kevin O’Sullivan, Mark Hussey (Crotta Hurling Club), John Brennan (Kilflynn Vinatge Club) and Tom Mc Elligott (Kilflynn Development Area Association) were casting their eyes over the Eighty individual groups who participated. MC Micahel Neenan delivered a witty running commentary on each passing float and groups, some of these were seen to breathe a sigh of relief when they weren't the target of the jovial Kilflynn Development Area Association Chairman.
The parade continued down to the bridge before returning to St. Columbas Centre, for the judging and presentation of prizes in the Fancy dress competitions.
The organizing committee would like to thank all who help out before, during and after the parade and to make sure we had and successful and incident free event
Thanks to help of the Gardaí including Garda Neil O’Sullivan, Abbeydorney and the stewards who help kept traffic flowing ,thanks to Mc Elligott’s sound systems for the amplification, and special thanks to the Trojans ticket sellers who collected over 650 euro, to insure financing for next years parade, And of course thanks to all those who purchased tickets on the day,
And big thank you to all our sponsors who kindly who donated spot prizes 1st Prize: Ballgarry House, 2nd Prize: Kilflynn Vintage Club, 3rd Prize: Byrnes Shop,Kilflynn, 4th Prize: The Murphy Family, Dromakee, Kilflynn. 5th Padraig Fuller (The Beef Boutique), Kilflynn and Dublin.
FANCY DRESS:
Up to 100 children participated in this year’s Kilflynn St. Patrick’s Day, Fancy dress competition, on Wednesday 17th March with judging taking part after the parade in St Columbas Centre, Kilflynn under the watchful of our three judges Mary Geraldine Finucane, Laura Falvey and Paul Shanahan who do a wonderful job
The committee would like to thank Herbert’s bar for sponsoring the medals and Parker’s Pub for sponsoring the winning trophies and thanks to Danny and Catherine Caffrey of Green Road Delivers for sponsoring the Easter eggs for the children’s draw. And special thanks to all those who help out in the fancy dress competition It was much appreciated.
The results are follows:
Under Three 1st Prize Emily O’Donoghue, (Nama Leprechan)
2nd Prize Caoimhe Murphy, (Leprichan Princess)
3rd Prize Katie and Emma Buckley Princess and Snow white)
Under Six 1st Prize Darragh Breen (Lollipop Man)
2nd Prize Killian Baker (St Patrick)
3rd Prize Kian Hickey, (Cowboy)
Under Ten 1st Prize Ryan Guerin (Sponger Bob)
2nd Prize Sean and Darragh Murnane
(Jedward gone green)
3rd Prize Emma Carmody (Road pot hole filler)
Over Ten, 1st Prize: Muireann Mc Kenna, Sarah Sheehan, Moira Hanafin and
Aisling Clarke (Jedward)
2nd Prize: Alys Griffin and Oliva Carmody (Holy Renovators)
3rd Prize: Darragh Clarke, Jack McKenna, Kevin Clarke and Tadhg McKenna (Nama At Work)
CYCLING:
The Local Crotta Cycling Group are now back on the road on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7: 00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Starting from Barry s in Crotta. All are welcomed even if you are a novice cyclist or have not cycled for a number of years. You can start with a few miles and progress from there. Most of these cyclists will be taking part in the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle next July. Enquiries to Graham Harris 085-1043812
STUDY GROUP
The Shannow Family Resource Centre will provide a quiet place for students of Junior and Leaving Cert classes to revise for upcoming exams. This will run from Monday to Thursday from 4.00pm to 5.45pm. A small snack will be provided and the fee is 5 euro per week. For further details and to book your place, please phone the centre on 066 71 98018.
COUNSELLING:
The Shannow Family Resource Centre is offering a low cost counselling service, 10 euro per hour. Please telephone the centre on 066 71 98018 for information.
NURSERY CHIMES
Baby Music Class, at the Shannow Family Resource Centre: This class is with Emma Shanahan and is for babies aged from 2 months to 2 years, with their parents. Please telephone the centre on 066 71 98018 for more details.
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT CLASS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS at the Shannow Family Resource Centre. This class is with Emma Shanahan, on Mondays 3.45pm to 4.45pm. Please telephone the centre on 066 71 98018 for further details
VICTORY FOR LIXNAW/CROTTA MINORS;
Lixnaw/Crotta captured the Jimmy King Memorial shield following their 0-14 to 2-5 win over Ballyheigue in the North Kerry A league final in Causeway on Sunday 18th April. In a tight, tense affair, Lixnaw/Crotta came from six points drift half way through the second half to put in a turbo charged finish which kept the supporters on the edge of their seats right to the very end. The first half was a low key enough affair, one point separated the teams at half time, 0-5 to 0-4 in favour of Ballyheigue. Two Brendan Brosnan points, one from Ricky Heffernan and one from Tommy Allen just before the break left the bare minimum between the teams. Both teams were finding it hard to hit the target in the third quarter but a Ricky Heffernan point levelled up the contest. Ballyheigue looked like they had come up with the winning combination when they hit Lixnaw/Crotta for two rapid goals in succession. Lixnaw/Crotta had to throw caution to the wind and the team management rang in the changes because it really looked like it was all over. Brendan Brosana moved to centre forward with Jonathan Silles reverting to the centre back position. Four Brendan Brosnan points, two from play, two from frees and one from Jonathan Silles reduced the margin to one single point. A Sean Weir point left it 2-5 to 0-11 and game up for grabs, five minutes remaining. Lixnaw/Crotta applied wave after wave of attack which Ballyheigue had no answer to. Brendan Brosnan closed out the contest with a hat-trick of points for game, set and match.
After the game Gerard Doyle, secretary of the North Kerry hurling board presented the Jimmy King Memorial shield to a delighted Lixnaw/Crotta captain Jonathan Silles.
Well done to the team management of Padraig Fitzmaurice and Joe McAuliffe.
Scorers; Brendan Brosnan; 0-9. Ricky Heffernan; 0-2. Sean Weir;0-1. Tommy Allen; 0-1. Jonathan Silles; 0-1.
Lixnaw/Crotta Team: Cathal McCarthy, Tom McElligott, Liam Power, Dylan Roche, Tom Quille, Brendan Brosnan, Kenny Walz, Jonathan Silles, Sean Weir, Aidan Prendeville, Tommy Allen, Darragh McAuliffe, Conor O’Regan, Tomas O’Keeffe, Ricky Heffernan. Subs: Aidan O Sullivan for Aidan Prendeville 46m, Garry Kelliher for Darragh Mc Auliffe 46m, Maurice Mc Elligott, Keith Silles, Jason Nolan, Conor O Brien, Ramond O Connell, Gavin O’Connor, Damien Kissane, and Shane Dolan.
The Crotta players on the victories team were: Tom McElligott, Leam, Thomas Quille, Sean Weir, Darragh McAulife, Conor O’Regan, Subs: Maurice Mc Elligott, Jason Nolan and Shane Dolan. Well done to all. During this league, this team had victories over Abbeydorney and Ardfert with a draw in the first round to Causeway to reach this final
TABLE QUIZ
St. Teresa's National School Kilflynn Annual Table Quiz was held on the first of April at Herbert's Bar & Parker's Bar Kilflynn. Twenty teams participated with first prize going to Laurance Costello, Dan McCarthy, John Flaherty and John Howard, A tie for 2nd and 3rd place between Moria Cronin, Margaret Quille, Catherine Cronin, Bridget Quille and Eilish Quinlan
A total of €1,093.50 was raised. The quizmaster for the evening was Mr. Gerald Burns. The Parents' Association would like to thank the contestants, volunteers and the following sponsors:
All Seasons Florist ,Kilflynn Atlantic Oils, Ardfert, David Power, Abbeydorney, Dillanes Shop, Dunnes Stores, (Horan Centre), Dunnes Stores ) North Circular Road), Eamon Leen, Leith, First Aid Supplies, Gala Shop, Kilflynn, Garvey’s Supervalu, Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn, Hygi-Care, Kilflynn/Tralee James Sheehan, Kilflynn, Joe Brennan, Kilflynn Kingdom Co-op mart, Tralee Mahony’s Bookshop, Tralee Mc Elligott’s Sound Systems, Kilflynn/Tralee, Mike Neenan Agri Contractor, Kilflynn MMS Carpentry, Kilflynn Moira Cronin, Kilflynn Newfield Agricultural Services (Mike Brady), Parker’s Pub, Polymaths, Recharge Kerry, Shaws, sortmywebsite.ie, Tesco (Abbeycourt), Tesco (Manor), and Unique Beauty Salon, Kilflynn
Irish Variety Show:;
Friends of Nathan present an Irish Variety Showin in aid of Nathan O'Brien who lives with autism and requires private therapies to help him reach his full potential. Performers on the night include the former Rep of Ireland manager Eoin Hand, All Ireland winning storyteller Brian Murphy, the Abbeydorney 'Munster Scor winners' sketch and much more, The Show takes place this Friday night 23rd April at the Abbeydorney Parish Community Hall, Doors open at 7.30 pm.
FRIDAY AT FIVE FOR FIVE EUROS CLUB
Commencing Friday 16th April at 5.00 pm is the "Friday at Five for Five Euros" club. The club will run every Friday and children of all ages are welcome for painting, baking, mostly activities in the garden ie. games and art work. With the summer coming its great to bring the kids out of doors. There will also be drama activities and stories. If interested contact Geraldine at 086-3451900. Thank you. Website - www.lisheenmontessori.com
NOTES
Anyone interested in submitted items for the Kilflynn notes, can contact Mike on 066 7135129 or 087 9794541 or email mikeparker@eircom.net before 12 noon on Mondays
--- Only €2 to participate in Crotta's success and a chance to WIN €10,400 ---
Best wishes goes to Eoin O’Sullivan, of Leith who is participating in the Kerry final of Stars of our bars in the Meadowland Hotel, Tralee on Friday night 23rd April at 9.30 p,m
Eoin was one of the four acts who qualify on Friday 9th April in the Munster bar, Tralee, Christina Caffrey, Crotta also participated on the night and acquitted herself very well, both Eoin and Christina qualify from the Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn
Come along and support Eoin on Friday night, enjoy a great night's entertainment
ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN COMMUNITY GAMES
Upcoming Events:
U-11 hurling on Saturday April 24th, Swimming Sunday April 25th, Gymnastics May 23rd, Judo May 25th. If you are interested in competing in any of the above individual events, please let me know as soon as possible - Patsy 087 9864656
Community Games: U-11 hurling: We would like to wish our u-11 team the best of luck in their competition which takes place in Ardfert on Saturday. We
would ask all the children to check in at 10.30 a.m. It is many years since Abbeydorney/Kilflynn fielded a hurling team in Community Games. We would
like to thank Paul O'Donoghue and Timmy Spillane especially for making this
happen. Good luck to all.
Swimming: Next Sunday April 25th our county swimming competition takes plac
e in Tralee Sports Complex. We wish Muireann McKenna, Sean O'Donoghue,
Jack McKenna, Adam Dowling and Kate Buckley all the best in their endeavours.
Check in for boys and girls u-8 and u-10 is at 10.00 a.m. with the u-12, u-14 and u-16 competitors being asked to check in at 1.00 p.m.
THANKS:
The Board of Management, staff and parents of Scoil R alta na Maidine are extremely grateful to the Kilflynn Church Choir who donated proceeds from their wonderful evening of music and song to the Unit for Children with Autism in our school. Many thanks also to Fr. Fitzgerald, Fr. O'Sullivan, those involved in the organistation of the event and to the Kilflynn community, we really appreciate your support. The finds raised will benefit a group of very special children.
CROTTA HURLING LOTTO RESULTS
Lotto Mania still continues to sweep the area as local punters strive to scoop the big Crotta Hurling Club Lotto Jackpot. The four numbers picked out of the drum by Independent Observer : Pat Herbert, Kilflynn, On Monday night, 19th April in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn were: 9, 16,18 and 27. However no one came up with the correct combination of numbers and the Jackpot survived for another week. The Lucky dip prizes winner each receives €35: Patrick O’Halloran, Kilflynn, Mike Rohan, Kilflynn and Mary Clifford, Rathscannell, Abbeydorney. The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub on Monday 26th April, with a Jackpot of 10, 700. Tickets are available at 2 euro each or 3 for 5 euro from Club tickets sellers or from Herbert's Bar, Kilflynn Parker's Pub, Kilflynn, Byrnes Gala Shop, Kilflynn, Kilflynn Post Offices, Galvins Shop, Lixnaw, Foleys Shop, Lixnaw J.J Walshs Bar, Lixnaw, Quilter's Bar, Lixnaw and from The Half Way Bar, Glenoe, Listowel.
CROTTA COISTE NA NOG:
Our under 12 team picked up another brace of points in the Co League when they beat Dr Crokes in Killlarney friday evening. Leading by six points at half time after a tough first half Crotta raised their game in the second half to win on a scoreline of Crotta 2-08 Dr Crokes 0-00. Donal Hunt opened Crotta's account with a well taken point midway through the first half and Barry Mahony(0-03) and points also from Padraig Dillon and Darragh Kennelly gave the visitors a six point half time lead. Following a good Colin Browne delivery which the Crokes keeper fumbled at the start of the second half, Adam O'Sullivan finished to the net to settle the team. A second goal from Padraig Dillon and points from Cathal Kennelly and Barry Mahony again sealed a comfortable victory. On the night players who impressed were Brandon Conway Barry Mahony Sean O'Donoghue Cathal Kennelly Darragh Kennelly Dominic Nolan and the outstanding Thomas Quinlan. Thanks to Joan at Herbert’s bar who sponsored the food on our return to Kilflynn and fed all players and parents.
TOBAR FLAINN MASS:
The annual Mass at Tobar Flainn holy well, Kilflynn will celebrated on Friday 30th April at 8.00 p.m.
€800 DARTS TOURNAMENT:
Entries are now taken for the 7th Annual Maurice Egan Memorial Darts Tournament. Team of Four: €25. Total Prizes €800 plus trophies. Entries now to Mike Parker on 066 7135129 or 087 9794541.
LIXNAW GOLF SOCIETY:
Ballybunion's Cashen course , a sunny day borrowed from summer , with hardly a breeze was the venue for our first outing of the year on last Saturday . First prize in this team competition event went to the team comprised of Gerald Griffin (13) , Shane Kelliher (22) , Patrick Walsh (23) and John Shanahan (25) who had a fine score of 92pts . In second place were Mike Hickey (15) , Jerome McCarthy (20) James O Connor (20) and Danny Caffrey (24) with 84pts , while Nealie Sullivan (10) , Roger Hussey (23) and Gary Hogan (22) were third on 80pts . There was a good turnout of 30 players which included some new members and bodes well for the year as there were a number of regulars who were unable to play . The presentation of prizes will take place on the evening of the next outing which will be on May 29th at Beaufort Golf Club . This outing will feature the Molly Malone challenge , as well as a regular Singles Stableford competition which will be the first counting event in the Golfer of the Year competition and the prizes will be presented in the West End Bar
CROTTA G.A.A SOCIAL
This year's Crotta hurling club social was held in The Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee on Saturday 17th April. Chairman Paud Twomey did a terrific job as MC for the night and kept everything flowing, After a wonderful meal, served with good humour and efficiency by the staff at The Meadowlands Hotel, The Crotta victories Junior hurling panel received their 2009 County hurling League Div 3 Medals from their Manager Seamie Sheehan, The club's hall of fame award was presented to James O‘Driscoll, Sean Weir received the under 18 player of the year award, and the senior player of year award went to Andew Keane, while Paul Shanahan was a popular recipient of The Club Person of The Year award. Music on the night was provided by Mystic Blue followed by Disco. There will be a detail report in next week’s as space is limited.
St Patrick Day Parade:
The Kilflynn 2010 St Patrick’s Day Parade will always be remembered as the parade that put our picturesque village on national T.V and how well it looked, Kilflynn received national publicity as R.T.E covered the local St Patrick's Day along with two other Kerry parades Killarney and Tralee.
The grand Marshall at this years St Patrick’s Day Parade was local Irish artist, Linda Graham-Locke , who led the parade in style in Bosco Mahon’s pony and trap .where an estimated 1,300 people lined the route cheering and applauding the participants as they passed by in a colourful pageant of music, drama, comedy and song.
The Parade and Fancy Dress Parade which was held in ideal weather conditions, commenced at 4.00 p.m. from St Theresa’s National School and made its way to the reviewing stand in the centre of the village where local dignitaries Fr Jack Fitzgerald, Fr. Kevin O’Sullivan, Mark Hussey (Crotta Hurling Club), John Brennan (Kilflynn Vinatge Club) and Tom Mc Elligott (Kilflynn Development Area Association) were casting their eyes over the Eighty individual groups who participated. MC Micahel Neenan delivered a witty running commentary on each passing float and groups, some of these were seen to breathe a sigh of relief when they weren't the target of the jovial Kilflynn Development Area Association Chairman.
The parade continued down to the bridge before returning to St. Columbas Centre, for the judging and presentation of prizes in the Fancy dress competitions.
The organizing committee would like to thank all who help out before, during and after the parade and to make sure we had and successful and incident free event
Thanks to help of the Gardaí including Garda Neil O’Sullivan, Abbeydorney and the stewards who help kept traffic flowing ,thanks to Mc Elligott’s sound systems for the amplification, and special thanks to the Trojans ticket sellers who collected over 650 euro, to insure financing for next years parade, And of course thanks to all those who purchased tickets on the day,
And big thank you to all our sponsors who kindly who donated spot prizes 1st Prize: Ballgarry House, 2nd Prize: Kilflynn Vintage Club, 3rd Prize: Byrnes Shop,Kilflynn, 4th Prize: The Murphy Family, Dromakee, Kilflynn. 5th Padraig Fuller (The Beef Boutique), Kilflynn and Dublin.
FANCY DRESS:
Up to 100 children participated in this year’s Kilflynn St. Patrick’s Day, Fancy dress competition, on Wednesday 17th March with judging taking part after the parade in St Columbas Centre, Kilflynn under the watchful of our three judges Mary Geraldine Finucane, Laura Falvey and Paul Shanahan who do a wonderful job
The committee would like to thank Herbert’s bar for sponsoring the medals and Parker’s Pub for sponsoring the winning trophies and thanks to Danny and Catherine Caffrey of Green Road Delivers for sponsoring the Easter eggs for the children’s draw. And special thanks to all those who help out in the fancy dress competition It was much appreciated.
The results are follows:
Under Three 1st Prize Emily O’Donoghue, (Nama Leprechan)
2nd Prize Caoimhe Murphy, (Leprichan Princess)
3rd Prize Katie and Emma Buckley Princess and Snow white)
Under Six 1st Prize Darragh Breen (Lollipop Man)
2nd Prize Killian Baker (St Patrick)
3rd Prize Kian Hickey, (Cowboy)
Under Ten 1st Prize Ryan Guerin (Sponger Bob)
2nd Prize Sean and Darragh Murnane
(Jedward gone green)
3rd Prize Emma Carmody (Road pot hole filler)
Over Ten, 1st Prize: Muireann Mc Kenna, Sarah Sheehan, Moira Hanafin and
Aisling Clarke (Jedward)
2nd Prize: Alys Griffin and Oliva Carmody (Holy Renovators)
3rd Prize: Darragh Clarke, Jack McKenna, Kevin Clarke and Tadhg McKenna (Nama At Work)
CYCLING:
The Local Crotta Cycling Group are now back on the road on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7: 00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Starting from Barry s in Crotta. All are welcomed even if you are a novice cyclist or have not cycled for a number of years. You can start with a few miles and progress from there. Most of these cyclists will be taking part in the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle next July. Enquiries to Graham Harris 085-1043812
STUDY GROUP
The Shannow Family Resource Centre will provide a quiet place for students of Junior and Leaving Cert classes to revise for upcoming exams. This will run from Monday to Thursday from 4.00pm to 5.45pm. A small snack will be provided and the fee is 5 euro per week. For further details and to book your place, please phone the centre on 066 71 98018.
COUNSELLING:
The Shannow Family Resource Centre is offering a low cost counselling service, 10 euro per hour. Please telephone the centre on 066 71 98018 for information.
NURSERY CHIMES
Baby Music Class, at the Shannow Family Resource Centre: This class is with Emma Shanahan and is for babies aged from 2 months to 2 years, with their parents. Please telephone the centre on 066 71 98018 for more details.
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT CLASS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS at the Shannow Family Resource Centre. This class is with Emma Shanahan, on Mondays 3.45pm to 4.45pm. Please telephone the centre on 066 71 98018 for further details
VICTORY FOR LIXNAW/CROTTA MINORS;
Lixnaw/Crotta captured the Jimmy King Memorial shield following their 0-14 to 2-5 win over Ballyheigue in the North Kerry A league final in Causeway on Sunday 18th April. In a tight, tense affair, Lixnaw/Crotta came from six points drift half way through the second half to put in a turbo charged finish which kept the supporters on the edge of their seats right to the very end. The first half was a low key enough affair, one point separated the teams at half time, 0-5 to 0-4 in favour of Ballyheigue. Two Brendan Brosnan points, one from Ricky Heffernan and one from Tommy Allen just before the break left the bare minimum between the teams. Both teams were finding it hard to hit the target in the third quarter but a Ricky Heffernan point levelled up the contest. Ballyheigue looked like they had come up with the winning combination when they hit Lixnaw/Crotta for two rapid goals in succession. Lixnaw/Crotta had to throw caution to the wind and the team management rang in the changes because it really looked like it was all over. Brendan Brosana moved to centre forward with Jonathan Silles reverting to the centre back position. Four Brendan Brosnan points, two from play, two from frees and one from Jonathan Silles reduced the margin to one single point. A Sean Weir point left it 2-5 to 0-11 and game up for grabs, five minutes remaining. Lixnaw/Crotta applied wave after wave of attack which Ballyheigue had no answer to. Brendan Brosnan closed out the contest with a hat-trick of points for game, set and match.
After the game Gerard Doyle, secretary of the North Kerry hurling board presented the Jimmy King Memorial shield to a delighted Lixnaw/Crotta captain Jonathan Silles.
Well done to the team management of Padraig Fitzmaurice and Joe McAuliffe.
Scorers; Brendan Brosnan; 0-9. Ricky Heffernan; 0-2. Sean Weir;0-1. Tommy Allen; 0-1. Jonathan Silles; 0-1.
Lixnaw/Crotta Team: Cathal McCarthy, Tom McElligott, Liam Power, Dylan Roche, Tom Quille, Brendan Brosnan, Kenny Walz, Jonathan Silles, Sean Weir, Aidan Prendeville, Tommy Allen, Darragh McAuliffe, Conor O’Regan, Tomas O’Keeffe, Ricky Heffernan. Subs: Aidan O Sullivan for Aidan Prendeville 46m, Garry Kelliher for Darragh Mc Auliffe 46m, Maurice Mc Elligott, Keith Silles, Jason Nolan, Conor O Brien, Ramond O Connell, Gavin O’Connor, Damien Kissane, and Shane Dolan.
The Crotta players on the victories team were: Tom McElligott, Leam, Thomas Quille, Sean Weir, Darragh McAulife, Conor O’Regan, Subs: Maurice Mc Elligott, Jason Nolan and Shane Dolan. Well done to all. During this league, this team had victories over Abbeydorney and Ardfert with a draw in the first round to Causeway to reach this final
TABLE QUIZ
St. Teresa's National School Kilflynn Annual Table Quiz was held on the first of April at Herbert's Bar & Parker's Bar Kilflynn. Twenty teams participated with first prize going to Laurance Costello, Dan McCarthy, John Flaherty and John Howard, A tie for 2nd and 3rd place between Moria Cronin, Margaret Quille, Catherine Cronin, Bridget Quille and Eilish Quinlan
A total of €1,093.50 was raised. The quizmaster for the evening was Mr. Gerald Burns. The Parents' Association would like to thank the contestants, volunteers and the following sponsors:
All Seasons Florist ,Kilflynn Atlantic Oils, Ardfert, David Power, Abbeydorney, Dillanes Shop, Dunnes Stores, (Horan Centre), Dunnes Stores ) North Circular Road), Eamon Leen, Leith, First Aid Supplies, Gala Shop, Kilflynn, Garvey’s Supervalu, Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn, Hygi-Care, Kilflynn/Tralee James Sheehan, Kilflynn, Joe Brennan, Kilflynn Kingdom Co-op mart, Tralee Mahony’s Bookshop, Tralee Mc Elligott’s Sound Systems, Kilflynn/Tralee, Mike Neenan Agri Contractor, Kilflynn MMS Carpentry, Kilflynn Moira Cronin, Kilflynn Newfield Agricultural Services (Mike Brady), Parker’s Pub, Polymaths, Recharge Kerry, Shaws, sortmywebsite.ie, Tesco (Abbeycourt), Tesco (Manor), and Unique Beauty Salon, Kilflynn
Irish Variety Show:;
Friends of Nathan present an Irish Variety Showin in aid of Nathan O'Brien who lives with autism and requires private therapies to help him reach his full potential. Performers on the night include the former Rep of Ireland manager Eoin Hand, All Ireland winning storyteller Brian Murphy, the Abbeydorney 'Munster Scor winners' sketch and much more, The Show takes place this Friday night 23rd April at the Abbeydorney Parish Community Hall, Doors open at 7.30 pm.
FRIDAY AT FIVE FOR FIVE EUROS CLUB
Commencing Friday 16th April at 5.00 pm is the "Friday at Five for Five Euros" club. The club will run every Friday and children of all ages are welcome for painting, baking, mostly activities in the garden ie. games and art work. With the summer coming its great to bring the kids out of doors. There will also be drama activities and stories. If interested contact Geraldine at 086-3451900. Thank you. Website - www.lisheenmontessori.com
NOTES
Anyone interested in submitted items for the Kilflynn notes, can contact Mike on 066 7135129 or 087 9794541 or email mikeparker@eircom.net before 12 noon on Mondays
--- Only €2 to participate in Crotta's success and a chance to WIN €10,400 ---
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