Weekly News 11th September 2012
CROTTA FAMILY CYCLE
The Crotta Hurling Club are holding a supervised Cycle on Sunday 23rd September at 12.00 noon for Adults and Children on the Quiet roads from The Crotta Hurling Club House, Dromakee, Kilflynn ,passing Lixnaw and Abbeydorney Hurling Clubs and returning for Tea/Coffee and Refreshments in the Crotta Club house. Adults €10 Donation, Children FREE. All Welcome to attend. For further info please contact Graham on 085 1043812.
COFFEE MORNING
A cup of coffee never goes astray especially if is in the morning and more so if it is for a good cause. On Thursday Sept 20th the All Ireland coffee morning will take place in aid of Hospice. Anyone who would like to host a coffee morning just contact Ted Moynihan at 087 670014 for a Bewley’s coffee pack. If you can’t host one yourself try and get to one in your area, there will be plenty of them around.
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| Jubilant Crotta hurlers Dylan McElligott, Adam O’Sullivan Brandon Conway, Colin Browne, Thomas O’Connor and Barry Mahony who were member of the victorious Kerry U-14 team that captured the Tony Forristal “B” Shield on Saturday 1st September, also in the photo: Jerome O’Sullivan (mentor) and Shane Browne (Mascot). |
TITLES FOR KERRY U-14 & 15 HURLERS
Congratulations and well done to Crotta hurlers, Barry Mahony, Dylan McElligott, Brandon Conway, Colin Browne, Adam O’Sullivan and Thomas O’Connor who were members of the victories Kerry U-14 team that captured the Tony Forristal “B” Shield with a 3-06 to 1-06 over the host county, Laois in the final, on Saturday 1st September. Kerry played Kildare in their first group match, and got off to terrific start and led thoughout the game with scores from coming Eric Leen, Colin Browne and Dylan McCarthy secured a 3-08 to 0-06 victory. Kerry faced Meath next, Last year Kerry lost out to Meath in the semi final stage, A good start saw Kerry take the lead by half time following a great goal from Rory McNamara, Eric Leen was sidelined by a hamstring injury early in the second half, McNamara once again punished the defence early with another goal. This was then added by Shane Conway to push our lead to 7 points, but Meath hit a purple patch to take the game 2-08 to Kerry 3-02. With Kildare also losing to Meath, it placed Kerry in the shield semi final against Down which the Kingdom won 3-06 to 1-06 at Clonard GAA Club grounds, the sides were level at half time Kerry 1-01 to Down 0-04. The defenders played well in the second half with some great fielding by Barry Mahony. In the final, Kerry met the home County, Laois, following a few words from Jerome O’Sullivan and Maurice Leahy, the Kerry squad were all set for the final clash. Once again Fionan MacKessy controlled mid-field and delivered a great ball to Colin Browne who finished to the net. Kerry led at half time 1-02 to 0-02. The second half was hotly contested, with few scorers coming from either side. Kerry threatened the Laois goal on a number of occasions, with Shane Conway and Rory McNamara, but to avail. Shane Conway scored 2 frees, Daniel O’Brien showed great strength and skill to deliver ball to the forwards from the half back line on a number of occasions, leading by 4 points in the closing stages, Down were threatening the Kerry defence, but great fielding from Barry Mahony ensured Kerry the Victory in the Shield final. Great credit also to the Kerry backroom of Jerome O’Sullivan, David Leen, Michael O’Keefe, and Maurice Leahy.
Also Congratulations and well done to Crotta hurlers Darragh Regan, Adrian Mahony, Darragh Ryan, Jordan Conway who members of the victories Kerry team who won the Shield final of the Munster U-15 B Hurling Tournament on Saturday 1st September in Clarecastle, Co. Clare. Kerry had victory a 3-08 to 2-04 over Limerick in their first game, in the second game against Tipperary, Kerry were within a point a half time, thanks to impressive defending by Adrian Mahony and Brian Sullivan, however, Tipperary aided by a strong breeze in the second half went to win the game.
Kerry faced Waterford in the final, the Kingdom started the brighter with goals from Jamie McGrath, a succession of frees by Brandon Barrett and another Eoin Ross goal ensured victory on a 3-12 to 0-07 score line. Great credit also to the management of Tom O’Connor, Mike Foley, Timmy Weir and Ian Brick.
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| Crotta hurlers Darragh Regan, Darragh Ryan, Jordan Conway and Adrian Manony, who are members of the victorious Kerry team who won the Shield final of the Munster U-15 B Hurling Tournament on Saturday 1st September in Clarecastle, Co. Clare. |
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
A meeting of the Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group will be held in the Community Hall, Abbeydorney on Wednesday 12th September commencing at 1.00p.m. A meal will be served, followed by entertainment. Transport for anyone requiring it can be arranged. Contact Noreen at 066 7135831.
DANCING CLASSES
The Dancing classes recommenced again for this season on Monday 3rd September in St.Columbas Centre, Kilflynn. And will continued every Monday night at 9.00 p.m. Plenty of fun and exercise guaranteed. All Welcome.
NEW ARRIVAL
Heartiest Congratulations and Best Wishes goes to Margaret and Kenneth Nolan, Clounafineela, Kilflynn on the birth of their baby boy, at Kerry General Hospital on Friday 7th September. A little brother for Darragh and Caoimhe.
MINOR HURLERS CAPTURED THE ALL IRELAND TITLE
Congratulations and well done to Tom B Mc Elligott and his Kerry Minor Hurling team mates who captured the All Ireland Minor B Championship title on Saturday 8th September at Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, with a 4-17 to 1-07 victory over Roscommon. Kerry led by 2-08 to 0-04 at half time. The Crotta hurling club was well represented on the victories team by Tom B Mc Elligott, at wing back.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH NEWS
Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 12th September at 10.00 a.m.
Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 15th September at 6.30 p.m. and on Sunday morning, 16th September, Mass will be celebrated at 10.00 a.m for the deceased members of Quinlan Family. Eucharistic Ministers: Vigil, Saturday: Maureen McElligott, Sunday morning: Noreen Leen. Readers: Vigil, Saturday evening: Maureen Culhane. Sunday Morning: Eileen Rohan. Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament:-Kilflynn: Monday 6.00 p.m. – 9.00p.m. To book masses, baptisms etc please phone 066 7135146. Thanks: Diocesan needs collection amounted to €375. Thanks to all who contributed.
U-8 BLITZ
Crotta U8 Hurlers participated in the North Kerry hurling board U8 Blitz in Abbeydorney on Friday evening 7th September and will play again on Friday evening 14th September at 6.00 pm till 7.00 pm. In week two of the blitz in Abbeydorney. Training as normal for U6/U8 and U10 hurlers this Wednesday 12th September at 7pm to 8pm. At the sports field, Dromakee, Kilflynn.
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| NEWLYWEDS: Paul O’Donoghue son of Maureen and Frank O’Donoghue, Garrynagore, Lixnaw and Siobhan Herbert, daughter of Joan and Pat Herbert, Castletown, Kilflynn, pictured with members of the Crotta Hurling Club who provided a Guard of honour after their wedding in St. Mary’s Church, Kilflynn on Saturday 8th September. Photo courtesy of Mike Parker. |
WEDDING BELLS
Heartiest Congratulations and best wishes to Siobhan Herbert, daughter of Joan and Pat Herbert, Castletown, Kilflynn and Paul O’Donoghue, son of Maureen and Frank O’Donoghue, Garrynagore, Lixnaw who were married in St. Mary’s Church, Kilflynn on Saturday 8th September. The ceremony was performed by Fr. Maurice Brick (Lixnaw P.P) and assisted by (Fr. Denis O’Mahony, (Abbeydorney P.P). The Bestman was Tom O’Donoghue and Groomsmen were John O’Donoghue, Sean O’Donoghue and Darragh O’Donoghue. The chief bridesmaid was Michelle McKenna and Bridesmaids were Grainne Herbert, Aoibhe McKenna and Ciara Houlihan. The Pageboy was Jack ODonoghue and the Flower girls were Emily O’Donoghue, Grace O’Donoghue and Rachel O‘Donoghue. The reception was held in Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee . A great day and night, was had by all in attendance. We wish Siobhan and Paul many happy years of married life together.
U-13 HURLERS
Congratulations to the Crotta U-13 hurlers who qualified for the North Kerry U-13 Final with a 1-04 to 0-05 victory over Causeway on Thursday evening 6th September in Causeway. Crotta led by 1-04 to 0-02 at half time. Everyone in the club wishes a speedy recovery to the Crotta player, Dominic Nolan who was injured in the game, hopefully he will be back in the Green and Red jersey very soon.
GOLF
Abbeydorney Golf Society travel to Killorglin this Saturday 15th. Tee time 1 p.m. To 2 p.m. Guests welcome.
CAMOGIE
Commiserations to the Kerry Camogie team and their management who were defeated by Carlow in the All Ireland Junior final at Latten -Cullen Gaa grounds, home club to Nicky English, on Sunday 2nd September on the score of 1-11 to 1-03. It was a fantastic achievement to reach All Ireland final on their first year out, they will be the team to beat in 2013 championship!
BAG PACKING
St.Teresa’s National School will undertake Bag Packing to raise much needed funds on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th September in Dunnes Stores North Circular Road, Tralee. Volunteers are needed and the more we get the less everyone will have to do. Please contact school staff with your name if can help out.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
A Church gate collection for the Kerry GAA County board will be held at masses in St. Mary’s Church, Kilflynn on Saturday and Sunday 15th and 16th September, please support.
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
The four numbers picked out of the drum by Independent Observer, Heather Sutton, Castletown, Kilflynn, for the weekly Crotta Hurling Club Lotto draw were: 12,17,22 and 28 at Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday 10th September, with a Jackpot of 8,600. 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: Elizabeth Moloney, Cappa, Kilflynn, Kitty Fealy, Abbeydorney and Michael O’Connell, Ballyrehan, Lixnaw. The next draw will take place in Herbert‘s Bar, Kilflynn on Monday night 17th September with a Jackpot of 8,700. Tickets are available at 2 Euro each or 3 for 5 euro from Club tickets sellers or you can also play on the Crotta lotto on line now, check out www.crottagaa.ie
DARTS
Paddy Weir and Phil Moris defeated John Leahy and Micheal O’Sullivan in the weekly darts tournament final in Parkers lounge bar, Kilflynn on Saturday night, 8th September, The next darts doubles tournament takes place on Saturday night 15th September at 10.30 p.m. in Parkers snug Bar. Names MUST be in for 10.15 p.m. NO Names after this Time. First game of the Tournament must start at 10.30p.m. Sharp.
MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
The Abbeydorney/Crotta minor hurlers play Lixnaw on Sunday 16th September in the County Minor Hurling Championship Semi final, in Austin Stacks Park, Tralee at 1.30pm.
Kilmoyley will play Causeway at 3pm as a double header. Best of luck to the Abbeydorney/Crotta hurlers and their management team.
6TH ANNUAL KERRY BOG PONY SHOW AND SALE, GLENBEIGH
The Kerry Bog Pony Society are holding there 6th Annual Show and Sale 22nd September next at the Red Fox Inn Glenbeigh. Starting at 12 noon. Many attractions for everyone. Bouncy Castle for the Kids Local, Country Market, Kerry Hill Sheep and Soay Sheep, Kerry Cattle and other rare breeds. Live music in the bar after show and sale. Everyone invited to our 6th show and sale and Family Fun day