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28/07/2005 Aer Arann is to operate a five day a week service on the Kerry Manchester route over the next 12 months. It is estimated that the service will be worth more than two million euro to the economy of the South West and should add up to 6,000 visitors to the area over the next year. Kerry Airport expect to handle over 400,000 passengers this year. 27/07/2005 Lee Strand Elevens of Kerry Results Junior: Ladies Walk 3-14 - Abbeydorney 1-1 Senior: Ballyduff 4-12 - Ballyheigue 1-8: 26/07/2005 Abbeydorney Parish Hall & Community Centre Building Fund Members Lotto Draw Results - 25/07/2005 Numbers Drawn 10 - 15 - 16 - 20 No Jackpot Winner Consolation Prizes €25 -Marlene Jones, Ballyduff. €25 -Eily Hanlon, Parknageragh, Abbeydorney. Spot Prizes Donal O’Connell, Abbeydorney. Laura Murnane, Abbeydorney. Names Drawn for €500 Mini Jackpot. Muriel Curren, Abbeydorney. Mary Glavin, Abbeydorney. Joanne Hayes, Abbeydorney. Next Draw 31st July in Sports Complex Bar - Jackpot €3900 Thank you for your support 24/07/2005 Crotta Lotto The Four numbers drawn in the Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw at Parker’s bar on Monday night 18th July were: 5,14,20, & 21.No winner of the €3,800 Jackpot. The following won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Joan Herbert, Castletown, Kilflynn Sandy Egan,Shannow, Abbeydorney Eileen Fealy, Abbey Grill, Abbeydorney The next draw will take place on Monday 25th July in Parker’s Bar,Jackpot € 3,900. Tickets are on Sale at only €2 from Crotta ticket sellers, Kilflynn Post office, Cronin’s Bar and Parker’s Bar, Kilflynn. If you’re not in, you can’t win. 22/07/2005 Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Monty McElligott, Crotta Cross, Lixnaw. R I P. Removal today Friday at 8.00pm from Stack's Funeral Home Lixnaw, to St Michael's church Lixnaw. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11.30am. Interment afterwards in Kilfeighney Cemetery. 21/07/2005 Parker’s Lounge Bar Legends of Las Vegas: D.J Curtin and Emerald Elvis will be appearing in Parker’s lounge bar, Kilflynn on Sunday 24th July @ 8.30 p.m. Two Dynamic Shows, One Terrific night of Entertainment. Hear the hits of Elvis, Tom Jones, Tony Christie, Sinatra and More! Cemetery Mass There was a large attendance at St Mary’s Annual Cemetery Mass, Excellent weather for the evening helped to turn it into a wonderful event. Mass was celebrated by Fr Jack Fitzgerald, and Fr. Pat O’Donnell. Fr. Fitzgerald welcomed all that attended and thanked all that helped out. He also thanked the people who had worked so hard to make their relative’s graves look so well on the day. Readers at the Mass were Helen Fuller and Patricia Mc Elligott while the Church choir completed the evening with their wonderful singing. 20/07/2005 Abbeydorney Parish Hall & Community Centre Building Fund Members Lotto Draw Results - 17/072005 Numbers Drawn 16 - 22 - 25 - 27 No Jackpot Winner Consolation Prizes €25 -William Sheehan, Abbeydorney. €25 - Cora O’Connor, Ballysheen, Abbeydorney. Spot Prizes Ned Hayes, Abbeydorney. John J Sheehan, Abbeydorney. Names Drawn for €500 Mini Jackpot. Philip O’Regan, Fortwilliam, Abbeydorney. Eileen Lawlor, Tullacremin, Abbeydorney. Aine McMahon, Lissereen, Abbeydorney. Special €500 Mini Jackpot Draw Marion Leahy, Rathkenny, Abbeydorney Next Draw 25th July in O’Connors Bar JACKPOT €3800 Thank you for your support 19/07/2005 Golf Classic The Crotta hurling club annual golf classic will be held on Saturday 30th July in Ballyheigue golf course. Team of four: €160. Tee boxes €75. Anybody interested in entering/sponsor a team please contact club officers now. 18/07/2005 Achill Bus leaving on Saturday 13th August (overnight) for Achill house of prayer. Booking to Donal and Kathleen O’Sullivan at 068 22781. Wedding Bells The wedding of Mairead Keane, Lixnaw and Kevin O’Connor,Kilflynn, took place in St. Michael’s Church, Lixnaw on Friday 8th July.The Ceremony was performed by Fr.Richard O’Connor assisted by Fr. Jack Fitzgerald. The bridesmaids were Sorcha Weadick, Bridget O’Connor, Maria Tobin and Moria Lyons Nolan. Groomsmen, Niall Mc Elligott, Noel Mc Grath, Peter Mc Grath and Patrick Fennell. The wedding reception was held in the Ballyroe Heights hotel. Congratulations and best wishes to the newly weds. 17/07/2005 Golf Abbeydorney Golf Society travelled to Beaufort Golf Club on Saturday for Dan Brassills Captains Prize. Jerome McCarthy (24h) scored an outstanding 39 pts to take first prize, Matt Lynch (18h) was second with 37 pts, Pat Ruane (15h) third with 36 pts, Frank O'Donovan (11h) fourth with 36 pts. Jerry Doyle (23h) took the front nine with 22pts and Tom McNeice (14h) the back nine with 23pts. Guest Prizes: 1st Ursula Scullion (35h) with 37pt, 2nd Denis Lynch (24h) 35pts. Nearest the pin: James Crowley (16h) 11 ft. Longest Drive: Michael Barry (11h) 333yds Our thanks to Beaufort Golf Club for their hospitality, to Feale Oil who sponsored the outing and to the management of McElligotts Bar.
Lotto The Four numbers drawn in the Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw at Cronin’s bar on Monday night 11th July were: 10,12,22, 27. No Jackpot winner The following won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Martina Lawlor, Tullacrimin, Abbeydorney, Joseph Doyle, Knocknagoshel Mary Long, Abbeydorney. The next draw will take place on Monday 18th July in Parker’s Bar Jackpot € 3,800. Tickets are on Sale at only €2 from Crotta ticket sellers, Kilflynn Post office, Cronin’s Bar and Parker’s Bar, Kilflynn. If you’re not in, you can’t win. Car Congratulations to Joan Herbert, Castletown, Kilflynn who won a Peugeot 206 car in the Listowel Emmets G.A.A Monthly draw. The draw took place in the Emmets Clubhouse, Listowel, on Friday night 8th July. 15/07/2005 Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Margaret Peggy Lynch,Clounametigh and Riverside Abbeydorney. R I P. Removal today Friday at 7.30pm from the Gleasure Funeral Home Tralee, to St Bernard's church Abbeydorney. Requiem Mass Saturday at 11.00am. Interment afterwards in Kyrie Eleison Abbey, Abbeydorney Golf Abbeydorney Golf Society travell to Beaufort Golf Club tomorrow Saturday for Dan Brassill Captains prize. Tee reserved from 1 pm. The presentation of prizes takes place in McElligotts lounge bar on Saturday night,all members and guests should make every effort to attend. Dan can be contacted on 086 2610239. 14/07/2005
Darts The Maurice Egan Memorial Darts Tournament continues this Friday night at Parkers Bar. Pat Hayes V Dad’s Army. Danahers Bar Mountcollins will play Ned O’Mahony team Mountcollins. Wednesday night 20th July O’Donoghue’s Bar, Tralee V Neilus Healy Abbeyfeale Crotta GAA The Crotta Junior hurlers collected two County league points with a 2-13 to 1-06 victory over Lixnaw on Wednesday evening in Dromakee. Crotta team: Eoin Lynch. Paul Shanahan, T.J O’Sullivan, Brendan Culhane, Jer Galvin, Tom “B” Mc Elligott, Patrick Quill, Cyril Lynch (0-01), Fergus O’Sullivan, Jerome O’Sullivan (1-04), Seamus Enright,Peter Mc Grath (0-02), John O’Mahony (0-02), Maurice Mc Elligott (0-02) and Francis Keane(1-02). Crotta are away to St. Brendan’s Ardfert this Wednesday at 8 p.m The Crotta Minor hurlers drew with Causeway on Thursday evening last in the North Kerry League on the score 2-04 each. The game was played in Caseway. Crotta team and scorers: Aaron Sheehan, Philip Twomey, Johnathan Caffrey, Alan Leen, Paul Costello, Darren Twomey, Luke Sheehan, Matt Lynch (0-02), Keith Hannifin, David Moloney (2-02 )and Richard Nolan. Subs Paul Leinhan for A.Leen, Shane Mc Aullifee for K.Hannifin. Crotta play Ballyduff in the next round, check with officers re date, venue and time. The Crotta under 14 hurlers will play Duagh on Saturday evening in Lyre pitch at 6.00 p.m in the Tod Nolan Memorial North Kerry hurling u-14 “b” league. Entertainment D.J Curtin and Emerald Elvis will be appearing in Parker’s lounge bar, Kilflynn on Sunday 24th July. 12/07/2005 Community Lotto Abbeydorney Parish Hall & Community Centre Building Fund Members Lotto Draw Next Draw this Sunday Night 17th July in McElligotts Bar, Jackpot €3700 also €500 Mini Jackpot special Draw Tickets €2 available from O’Connors Bar, McElligotts Bar, Abbey Grill, David Power, Dillanes Supermarket, Sports Complex and Abbeydorney Post Office. Best of luck to everybody and thank you for your continued support. Golf Abbeydorney Golf Society travell to Beaufort Golf Club on Saturday for Dan Brassill Captains prize. Tee reserved from 1 pm. The presentation of prizes takes place in McElligotts lounge bar on Saturday night, all members and guests should make every effort to attend. Dan can be contacted on 086 2610239. 11/07/2005 Vintage Tractor Run. Twenty-eight Vintage Tractors assemble at Kilflynn village for the inaugural Kilflynn Vintage Tractor run on Sunday 19th June. The well organised 20 mile run started in Kilflynn Village passing though Glenballyma, Tullig, Kilfeighney, Clandouglas, Lishane, Dromclough, We stopped in Mc Carthy’s Bar, Finuge, to quench the thirst, before returning to base passing Bealcella, Ballyrehan, Crotta, Dromakee, Castletown along the way arriving back in Kilflynn village just in time to watch the Munster Senior football semi final between Limerick and Kerry in Parker’s Bar. As we drove along their way, we were greeted enthusiastically by other road-users and sightseers. The Vintage Tractors looked splendid, the effort, that goes into these machines is simply amazing, paint-work shining and working parts not just working but purring like a Jaguar, only louder. Over €3,500 was raised for the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland North Kerry Branch. So there is more to This than just a bunch of vintage enthusiasts driving around and showing off their pride and joy. The Kilflynn vintage club would like to thank all that participated and raised money for a very worthy cause, to everyone who supported the event, and to Parker’s bar for provided an excellent Barbecue. 10/07/2005 Collection The Annual Collection for the Sick and Retired Priests of the diocese of Kerry will be taken up this weekend at all masses. There are now 23 priests in the diocese who are retired, many having served as priests of the diocese for over fifty years, prior to retirement. The Sick and Priest Fund also supports priest in active ministry, who become ill during the year, who need additional medical/therapeutic care. As medical expenses and retirement cost increase and as fulltime care costs now exceed €30,000 per annum, your generous support of this collection continues to be vital. Bishop Murphy and the priests of the diocese are grateful for your support. As well as the collection, envelopes will also be available in St. Mary’s church this weekend for anyone who may wish to make an additional contribution to the fund. 09/07/2005 Lotto The Four numbers drawn in the Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw at Parker’s bar on Monday night 4th July were: 2,5,10,26. No winner of the €3,600 Jackpot. The following won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Betty Falvey, Garrynagore, Conor Falvey, Ballyrehan, David O’ Halloran, C/O Half Way Bar. The next draw will take place on Monday 11th July in Cronin’s Bar with a € 3,700 Jackpot. Tickets are on Sale at €2 from Crotta ticket sellers, Kilflynn Post office, Cronin’s Bar and Parker’s Bar. 08/07/2005 Ring of Kerry Cycle Congratulations to all the locals who took part in the Annual Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle 112 miles last Saturday. Weather conditions were probably the worst in the 22 year history of the race with the cyclists having to endure 50 mile an hour head winds and driving rain for a long part of the journey. The Following locals took part: Graham Harris, Michael Barry, Helen Fuller, Austin Brosnan, Ray Brosnan, Kathleen Costello, Bobs Barry, Kathleen Lynch, Dan McCarthy, Danny Murphy, Maura Leen, Cyril Lynch, Joanna Barry, Derek Bones, Joe O’Connor and Marek Ustrzycki. They are still collecting funds for Enable Ireland and Kerry Diabetes so we would ask you to contribute generously to these very worthy causes, to any of the cyclists after their tremendous efforts, or to Mike Parker,Kilflynn . 07/07/2005 Abbeydorney Golf Society travelled to Kilrush Golf Club on Saturday for a Singles stableford competiition sponsored by the Swanky Bar, Tarbert. Mundy Hayes (24h) showed a clean pair of heals to the rest of the field with an outstanding 41 pts to take first prize, John Joe Fealy (14h) was second with 36 pts, Dan Brassil (14h) third also with 36 pts. Jerry Doyle took the front nine prize and Tom McNeice the back nine. Guest Prizes went to Tony Mauncell and Pat Lyons. Our thanks to Kilrush Golf Club for their hospitality, and to the management of the Swanky Bar who generously sponsored the outing. Our next outing is the Captains prize at Beaufort golf club on the 16th.
GAA Crotta under 14s play Ballyheigue in the County league Final on Wednesday 20th July. The Crotta Junior hurlers had mixed luck in the County hurling league div 3, Crotta opened their campaign with a lost to Kilgarvan at Dromakee on Wednesday evening, 22nd June 3-05 to 1-08 e, and at Connolly Park, Tralee on Wednesday evening last, Crotta had a victory over the home side 2-10 to 1-00. Crotta team: Mark O’Brien, Paul Shanahan, T.J O’Sullivan, Patrick Quill, Tom B Mc Elligott, Diarmuid Mc Kenna, Fergus O’Sullivan, Jer Galvin, Francis Keane, Seamus Enright, Kenneth Nolan, Peter Mc Grath, Maurice Mc Elligott and John Mahony. Subs Patrick O’Connell for T. Mc Elligott, Eoin Lynch for J.Galvin, Jerry Carmody for F.Keane The Crotta Junior hurlers will play Lixnaw in the County league div 3 Round 3 on Wednesday evening, 6th July at 8.p.m in Dromakee. The Crotta minor hurlers are away to Causeway on Thursday evening at 6.30 p.m in the North Kerry league. The Crotta Senior hurlers were defeated by Causeway in round 6 of the County Senior league div 1, at Causeway on Sunday afternoon on 3-13 to 1-10 final score line, despite being 1-08 to 0-02 in front at the interval. Crotta team Brendan Mahony, Jerome O’Sullivan, Tom Cronin, John P. Quilter, Kevin Galvin, Padraig Cronin, Jer Galvin, Andrew Keane (1-07), J.P Mc Elligott, Philip Twomey, Paul Culhane, Colm Mc Elligott (0-01), Matt Lynch, Seamus Enright and Sean Twomey (0-02). Subs: Cyril Lynch for P.Twomey, Patrick Quill and Francis Keane. 06/07/2005 Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of John O'Callaghan, Ballymacquin East, Abbeydorney. R I P. Removal today Wednesday at 8.00pm from the Gleasure Funeral Home Tralee, to St Bernard's church Abbeydorney. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11.00am. Interment afterwards in Kyrie Eleison Abbey, Abbeydorney 05/07/2005 Sympathy is extended to the family of John O'Callaghan, Ballymacquin East, Abbeydorney. R I P. John died tragically when the bus he was driving crashed into the wall of a shop in Castleisland on Monday morning,there were no passengers on board, but two people who were in the vicinity of the accident were taken to Kerry General Hospital with minor injuries. Abbeydorney Parish Hall & Community Centre Building Fund Members Lotto Draw Results - 03/072005 Numbers Drawn 7 - 10 - 15 - 26 No Jackpot Winner. Consolation Prizes €25 -Dee Shanahan, Abbeydorney. €25 Tom Flaherty, Keel, Lixnaw. Spot Prizes Martina Sheehy, Abbeydorney. Sean Quinlan, Kilflynn. Names Drawn for 15th July €500 Mini Jackpot. Bridie Griffin, Abbeydorney. Martin O’Dowd, Currovough, Tralee Eileen Conway, Kilbricane, Abbeydorney. Special Draw €500 Breda Barrett, Ballydesmond, Co Cork Next Draw 17th July in McElligotts Bar Jackpot €3700 Special Draw €500 Tickets €2 available from O’Connors Bar, McElligotts Bar, Abbey Grill, David Power, Dillanes Supermarket, Sports Complex and Abbeydorney Post Office. Best of luck to everybody and thank you for your continued support. 04/07/2005 Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Elizabeth (Lilah) O'Connor, Kilgulbin, Abbeydorney. R I P. Removal today Monday at 8.00pm from the Gleasure Funeral Home Tralee, to St Bernard's church Abbeydorney. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11.00am. Interment afterwards in Ardfert New Cemetery 03/07/2005 Lotto The Four numbers drawn in the Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw at Cronin’s bar were: 5,10, 12 & 21. There was no winner of the €3,500 Jackpot. The following won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Margaret Shanahan, Abbeydorney, Liam Kelly, Castletown, Kilflynn and Susan Dillane, Abbeydorney. The next draw will take place on Monday nigh 4th July in Parker’s Bar. Tickets are on Sale at only €2 from Crotta ticket sellers, Kilflynn Post office, Cronin’s Bar and Parker’s Bar, Kilflynn. If you’re not in, you can’t win. 01/07/2005
30/06/2005 Congratulations to Catriona and Maurice Costelloe, Clounametagh, Abbeydorney, on the birth of a baby boy on Wednesday evening(Conor Noel) Wedding Bells On Thursday 16th June the Marriage took place in the Prince of Peace Church Fossa , Killarney of popular local couple, John Joe O’Sullivan and Ann Anglim. The ceremony was performed by Fr. Jack Fitzgerald p.p, The Bestman with Gene O’Sullivan with Denise Carmody being Bridesmaid. The ceremony was followed by a reception in The Plaza Hotel, Killarney. Congratulation and Best wishes to the newly married couple 29/06/2005 Scramble The 3rd annual Canadian Golf Scramble was held on June 18th in Castlegregory. On a fine day a good time was had by all. The winners on the day were the team of John Sexton, Willie Keane and Clive Putman, second Mike Hickey, Jerome Nolan and Pat Lynch, third Tom O'Mahony John Shanahan and Danny Caffrey. Nearest the pin Gerry Carmody, longest drive Bert Moriarity. €925 was raised for Kerry Hospice. Thank you to all who participated , also to those who donated prizes and those who did not golf but contributed anyways. Special thanks to Diarmuid Galvin, Mike Barry, Clive Putman, David Brady for their help on the day. 28/06/2005 Ring of Kerry The Annual Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle of 112 miles takes place this Saturday July 2nd and it is expected that about 15 locals who have been seen in serious training over the past few weeks will be participating in this arduous event. We wish them all the best of luck. They are collecting funds for Enable Ireland and Kerry Diabetes so we would ask you to contribute generously to these very worthy causes, by making a donation to any of these cyclists or to Mike Parker who will pass on same. Those expected to take part are Graham Harris, Michael Barry, Jerome Nolan, Helen Fuller, Austin Brosnan, Raymond Brosnan, Kathleen Costello, Bobs Barry, Kathleen Lynch, Dan McCarthy, Danny Murphy, Maura Leen, Sarah O'Connell and Joanna Barry. Golf Society Abbeydorney Golf Society will hold an outing at Kilrush Golf Club on Saturday next the 2nd July. The tee is booked between 1:00pm and 2:00pm. The ferry travels every half-hour and it is hoped that all should cross on the 12:00 ferry. Singles stableford with presentation of prizes immediately afterwards in the Swanky Bar Tarbert. Further details from Dan Brassil 086-2610239 or Michael Barry 086-2571230.
27/06/2005 Abbeydorney Parish Hall & Community Centre Building Fund Members Lotto Draw Results - 26/06/2005 Numbers Drawn 2 - 9 - 13 - 15 No Jackpot Winner. Consolation Prizes €25 -Rose Jameson, Abbeydorney. €25 -Tina Bolger, Abbeydorney. Spot Prizes Declan O’Connell, Rathkenny, Abbeydorney. Gary O’Driscoll, Aulane, Abbeydorney. Names Drawn for July €500 Mini Jackpot. Mary O’Neill, Arabella, Lisselton. Pat Herbert, Kilflynn. Tommy Allen, Cloghers, Lixnaw . Special Draw €500 Pauline Rowe, Derrivrin, Abbeydorney. Next Draw Sunday 3rd July in Sports Complex Bar - Jackpot €3500 Special Draw €500 Thank you for your support 26/06/2005
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23/06/2005 Abbeydorney Parish Hall & Community Centre Building Fund Following our recent draw, Lucky 8s,one €1000 Jackpot remains unclaimed. Over the next 2 draws in O’Connor’s and the Sports Complex Bars we will have an extra free draw each night for €500, also the the mini jackpot prize of €500 will be held on the night of our third draw in McElligotts Bar. Tickets €2 available from O’Connors Bar, McElligotts Bar, Abbey Grill, David Power, Dillanes Supermarket, Sports Complex Abbeydorney Post Office. Best of luck to everybody and thank you for your continued support. Any outstanding Lucky 8s,€5, €10, €50 please returned immediately for payment. 21/06/2005 Congratulations to Fr. Jack Mc Kenna, Dingle and Fr. David Mc Elligott, Lixnaw who are celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of their Ordination at this time. Fr Jackie was curate in the Abbeydorney parish from 1963 – 1975. May the Lord continue to reward them both with good health. Congratulations and best wishes to Kilflynn native Martina Barton who has been appointed by the Cork/Kerry Tourism as Tourism officer, for the North Kerry Region, Martina is a daughter of Helen and James Barton, Knockakilla, Kilflynn. Martina has vast experience in the tourism industry having worked with Dublin Tourism, Brendan Tours in the U.S.A; Abbey Tours in Dublin and more recently with Hilton, Dublin where she was sales and marketing manager. Martina will be based in Tralee and will take up her position in early July. Kilflynn Vintage Tractor Run - see Photo Gallery for pictures. 20/06/2005 Abbeydorney Parish Hall & Community Centre Building Fund Members Lotto Draw; Results - 19/06/2005 Numbers Drawn 13 -1 4 - 18 - 26 No Jackpot Winner. Consolation Prizes €25 -Karina Lynn, Rathscannell, Abbeydorney. €25 -Liz McCarthy, Lisanearla, Abbeydorney. Spot Prizes Derek Rowe, Derrivrin, Abbeydorney. Anthony Glavin, Abbeydorney. Names Drawn for July €500 Mini Jackpot. Donal Leen, Ardfert. Ned McElligott, Abbeydorney. Michael O’Mahony, Lisanearla, Abbeydorney. Next Draw Sunday 26th June in O’Connors Bar Jackpot €3500 Thank you for your support 19/06/2005
17/06/2005 Tod Nolan The North Kerry Hurling board juvenile committee Coiste na nOg were presented with 15 new trophies at a function in Causeway Comprehensive School on Friday 22nd May, among them one Trophy from Crotta. The Tod Nolan Memorial Trophy was presented by Cyril Nolan and will be played for the under 14 b Championship competition. The teams competing will be Duagh, Crotta, Lixnaw, Abbeydorney, Ballyheigue, first games on Saturday 16th July. 16/06/2005 Community Games The Kerry Community Games athletics finals will take this Saturday and Sunday 18th and 19th June starting on Saturday at 10.30 a.m. All who qualified at the Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Community Games finals please be in Austin Stack’s Park, Tralee at 10.30 a.m. All field events will be concluded on Saturday. Best of luck to all. Lotto The Four numbers drawn in the Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw at Cronin’sbar on Monday night 13th June were: 3,13, 18, 19.No winner of the €3,300 Jackpot. The following won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Elsie O’Sullivan , Castletown, Martina Lawlor, Tullacrimmin, Abbeydorney, and Mike Mahony, Lisalearna, Tralee. The next draw will take place on Monday 20th June in Parker’s Bar with a € 3,400 Jackpot. Tickets are on Sale at only €2 from Crotta ticket sellers, Kilflynn Post office, Cronin’s Bar and Parker’s Bar, Kilflynn. If your not in, you can’t win. 15/06/2005 Golf Calling on all golfers in the locality, the 3rd Annual Canadian Scramble, Charity Golf Classic in aid of the Kerry Hospice, will be held on Sat June 18th from 12:00 to 1:30 pm at Castlegregory Golf Club. Entry 35 Euro per person which includes 18 holes golf and Barbecue. Names must be in before Thursday 17th June to Tom Thring (Limited number of spaces). Presentation of prizes, Barbeque and music in Cronin's bar that night. Vintage Tractor Run The Kilflynn Vintage Club is hold a Vintage Tractor Run on Sunday 19th June in aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland North Kerry Branch. The tractor run will commence from Kilflynn village at 12 noon. GAA The Crotta senior hurlers made their exit from this year North Kerry Championship, when they lost to Kilmoyley after hard fought battle in lerrig on Saturday evening on the 2-13 Crotta 1-10 final score line, The home side led at half time 2-03 to 1-05. Crotta team:Brendan Mahony, Tom Cronin, Tom “B” Mc Elligott, Kevin Galvin, David Galvin, Padraig Cronin (1-00), Patrick Quille, Mikie Barry, Jer Galvin, Francis Keane(0-01), Colm Mc Elligott(0-01), Philip Twomey, Matt Lynch (0-02),Paul Culhane and Sean Twomey (0-06). 14/06/2005
13/06/2005 Abbeydorney Parish Hall & Community Centre Building Fund Members Lotto Draw; Results - 22/05/2005 Numbers Drawn 3 - 4 - 9 - 27 No Jackpot Winner. Consolation Prizes €25 -Bernadette O’Sullivan, Droumcunnig, Abbeydorney. €25 -Brendan Howard, Leith, Tralee. Spot Prizes Julie OConnor, Ballysheen, Abbeydorney. Christy Murphy, Ahamore, Causeway. Names Drawn for July €500 Mini Jackpot. All the Glavins Abbeydorney. Karen Stack, Ahabeg East, Lixnaw. Robert Sheehy c/o Complex. Next Draw Sunday 19th June in McElligotts Bar Jackpot €3400 Thank you for your support 11/06/2005
10/06/2005 Lotto The Four numbers drawn in the Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw at Parker’s bar on Monday night 6th June were: 11,18, 24 & 27. There was no winner of the €3,200 Jackpot; The following won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Margaret Maunsell, Kilflynn, Fergal Whyte, The Willows Clonmore, Tralee, Jack Joyce C/O Graham Harris, Crotta. The next draw will take place on Monday 13th June in Cronin’s Bar with a € 3,300 jackpot. 08/06/2005 Sincere Sympathy of the community are extended to Kit Quinlan and her family, Ballyconnell, Kilflynn on the death of her Sister during the week. Sr. Mary Scanlon gave distinguished services in New Guinea and Australia and will be particularly remember by the Abroginel Community. There was a large attendance at her memorial mass, which was celebrated by Fr. Pat O’Donnell in St. Mary’s Church, Kilflynn on Monday night 6th June. May she rest in peace Outing Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Care Group will travel to Killarney on Sunday 12th June for their Summer Outing. Bus leaving Kilflynn at 12 mid- day cost €25. G’Day Greetings to local globe trotters Johnny Hannon and Brenda Scanlon who are in Sydney, also to Breda Hannon in New Zealand and Karen Twomey and Bridget Costelloe in Sydney. 07/06/2005 Golf Calling on all golfers in the locality, the 3rd Annual Canadian Scramble, Charity Golf Classic in aid of the Kerry Hospice, will be held on Sat June 18th from 12:00 to 1:30 pm at Castlegregory Golf Club. Entry 35 Euro per person which includes 18 holes golf and Barbecue. Names must be in before 17th June to Tom Thring (Limited number of spaces). Presentation of prizes, Barbeque and music in Cronin's bar that night. 06/06/2005 Abbeydorney Parish Hall & Community Centre Building Fund Members Lotto Draw; Results - 05/06/2005 Numbers Drawn 3 - 9 - 12 - 21 No Jackpot Winner. Consolation Prizes €25 -Johnny Griffin,Clahane, Ballyduff. €25 -Phil Ryall, Ballysheen, Abbeydorney Spot Prizes Joanna Hayes, Abbeydorney. Marissa Reidy, Knockeen, Castleisland. Names Drawn for July €500 Mini Jackpot. Ciara O’Sullivan, Balloonagh, Tralee. Dan Joe O’Mahony,Rathkenny, Abbeydorney. K O’Connell, Gortadrislig, Lixnaw. Next Draw Sunday 12th June in Sports Complex Bar JACKPOT €3300 Thank you for your support 04/06/2005 Lotto Cronin’s bar was the venue for the Crotta hurling club lotto draw on Monday night 30th May. The four numbers drawn for the €3,100 Jackpot was: 1,2,6 & 15. No Winner The following won €35 in the lucky dip draw: John Stack, Lissereen, Abbeydorney, Sharon Sheehan, Kilflynn, Margaret Conway, Ballyrehan, Lixnaw. The next draw will take place in Cronin’s bar on Monday night 6th June Jackpot €3,200. 03/06/2005 Ring Of Kerry Calling all potential cyclists. The annual Ring of Kerry Charity cycle takes place this year on Saturday July 2nd. More cyclists are needed. There is plenty of time left for training and having a bike is not essential. If interested contact Graham Harris (066- 7132651) or Bobs Barry (066-7132440) 02/06/2005 Darts Maurice Egan Memorial 5th Annual darts tournament continues tonight at Parkers, The current title holders, Danahers Bar, Mouncollins are back and will play Shamrock Bar, Killorglin. On Saturday night:P.V Gaynor team will play J.P Twomey team and Karl Shanahan team versus Mike Parker team.
01/06/2005 Soccer: St Bernard’s United AFC would like to thank everybody who supported our recent fundraising drive including a parachute jump by Sinead McElligott (€3500) which was to take place last weekend but due to adverse weather conditions had to be postponed until 26th June next. We would also like to thank all those who came along last Saturday night to the free draw for sponsors and promoters. Lots of prizes were given out on the night, our grateful appreciation to the sponsors of these prizes.We would like to thank Sonny Egan & Tom Costelloe for providing the music to Fr Jack Fitzgerald, P.P and Jack Condon for drawing the winning tickets. We would also like to thank McElligott’s bar for the hospitality on the night. The main prize of a portable T/V was won by Donal O'Connell. Other Prizes winners; Michael Leen, Casement View, Ardfert. Tom O’Connor, 55 Rathoonane, Tralee. Michael Collins, Ballyard, Tralee. Bernie Behan, Ballymacaquim. Joanne Hayes, Abbeydorney. Breda Shanahan, Ballymacaquim. Brian McKenna, Killahan. Michael Walsh, Listowel. Conor Kearney, Millown. Tom Long, Abbeydorney. Barney Quilter, Causeway. Seamus Griffin, The Spa. Margaret Donegan, Causeway. Mary Fealey, Ballymacaquim. Jack Condon, Abbeydorney. Norma Ryall, Abbeydorney. Jack Condon, Abbeydorney. Nora Sullivan, Abbeydorney. Mary Horgan, Lixnaw. Christine O’Mahony, Aulane. David Nolan, Abbeydorney. Norma Shanahan, Abbeydorney. Pat Hayes, Kilflynn. Michael Leen, Clounametig. John O’Sullivan, Abbeydorney. David Nolan,Abbeydorney. Norma Shanahan, Ballylahive. Bernadette O’Sullivan, Droumcunnig. Ned Hayes, Droumcunnig. Tina Sugrue, Ballymacaquim. Denis Long, Abbeydorney. Brian McKenna, Abbeydorney. In the coming weeks, the Club will be organising a free children’s disco in the Parish Hall / Community Centre and also a 123 Weakest Link Table Quiz. 31/05/2005 The death occurred of John Tuomey, Pallas Gorey, Wexford and formerly of Kilflynn village on Tuesday 17th May at his residence. His remains were removed from Flood’s Funeral Home, Gorey to Ss. Peter and Paul’s Church Kilanerin, and burial took place in Limbrick Cemetery, Kilanerin. Sincere Sympathy of The Community is extended to his wife Mary, Sons Paul, Kevin and Paul, Daughters Sarah, Annmaire and Claire, Brothers Laurence, Moss and Tim, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. May he rest in Peace. Abbeydorney Parish Hall & Community Centre Building Fund Members Lotto Draw; Results - 29/05/2005 Numbers Drawn 3- 4-17-25 No Jackpot Winner. Consolation Prizes €25 - Denis O’Connor, St Josephs, Droumcunnig, Abbeydorney. €25 -Ellie Anne O’Sullivan, Abbeydorney. Spot Prizes Eileen O’Flaherty,
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