Weekly News 23rd October 2012

HURLING/SHINTY:
Crotta and Kerry hurler, Shane Nolan has the honour of captaining the Irish Under 21 team in the annual Hurling/Shinty International Series involving Ireland and Scotland, on Friday October 26th at 7pm under lights in the St Joseph’s-Doora Barefield club in Ennis. The Irish U21 team will be managed by Gregory O’Kane (Antirm) and Jeffrey Lynskey (Galway). We wish Shane and his Irish team mates all the best.

The Abbeydorney/Crotta U-21 panel who qualified for the County U-21 Championship final, when they had a 1-15 to 0-17 victory a gallant Kilgarvan/Kenmare side in the County U-21 Championship semi final after Extra Time on Saturday 20th October, in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney.

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS:
The four numbers picked out of the drum by Independent Observer, Johnny Hannon, Glenballyma, Kilflynn for the weekly Crotta Hurling Club Lotto draw were: 7,11,26 and 27 at Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 22nd October, with a Jackpot of 2,300. 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: David and Jack Power, Abbeydorney, Kate O’ Keeffe, Gortatlea and Kathleen Galvin, Crotta. Kathleen purchased her lucky ticket on www.locallotto.ie.The next draw will take place in Herbert‘s Bar, Kilflynn on Monday night 29th October with a Jackpot of 2,400. Tickets are available at 2 Euro each or 3 for 5 euro from Club tickets sellers or from Herbert’s Bar & Shop, Kilflynn, Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn, An Siopa, Kilflynn, Kilflynn Post Offices, Foleys Shop, Lixnaw J.J Walsh’s Bar, Lixnaw, Quilter’s Bar, Lixnaw and from The Half Way Bar, Glenoe, Listowel, you can also play on the Crotta lotto on line now, check out www.crottagaa.ie or www.locallotto.ie.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL FINAL:
On behalf of the community, We would like to take this opportunity to wish Crotta Senior Captain Mike Lynch and his Finuge team mates all the best of luck, when they take on Spa (Killarney) in the Castleisland Mart Intermediate Final on Sunday 28th October in Austin Stacks Park, Tralee.

Christina Hickey of All Seasons Florist in Kilflynn, pictured with journalist/columnist with the Irish Sunday newspaper and former Miss Ireland, Amanda Brunker, at The Autumn Wedding Experience held in The Earl of Desmond hotel on Sunday 14th October.

WEDDING BELLS:
Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Matthew Barry, son of Bobs and Michael Barry, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw and Sara Ross, daughter of Sheila and Alan Ross, Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K. who were married in Michael’s Church, Lixnaw on Saturday 20th October. The beautiful ceremony was performed by Fr. Maurice Brick, Lixnaw. The Best men were Patrick O’Connell and Thomas McElligott and Groomsmen were Mikie Barry and P.J Barry, The Bridesmaids were Jessica Ross, Katie-Jane Newnham, Katie Allen and Frances Shalfrooshan. Family and friends travelled from near and far for the wedding and attended the wedding ceremony and afterwards the wedding reception, which was held in Ballyseede Castle Hotel. A great day and night, was had by all in attendance. The couple will reside in Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K. We wish Matthew and Sara many happy years of married life together.
DARTS:
Mike Fealy and Paud Twomey defeated John Leahy and Danny Caffrey in the weekly darts tournament final in Parkers lounge bar, Kilflynn on Saturday night, 20th October. The next darts doubles tournament takes place on Saturday night 27th October 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.

HERBERT’S BAR:
Live music next Sunday evening 28th of Oct with Claddagh

DANCING CLASSES
The Kilflynn Dancing Group will continue their dancing classes every Monday night at 9.00 p.m. in St. Columbas Centre, Kilflynn. All welcome.

KINGDOM HOTROD CLUB:
The Kingdom Hotrod club will be Hotrod racing on the Kilflynn raceway on Sunday next 28th October at 12:30pm. We will also be introducing “The Hotrod Experience”, where anyone over the age of 14 can arrive and drive a fully built Hotrod car around the Kilflynn circuit for €40 ( some terms and conditions will apply). All are welcome for a great family day out. For more info. Contact John at 087-7628289

WEDDING BELLS IN ROME
Heartiest Congratulations and best wishes to Jody Hannon, Laccamore Kilflynn and Helena Gleeson Lyrecrompane, who were married in Rome on Saturday 20th October. We wishes them both a long and happy life together.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH NEWS:
Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 27th October at 6.30 p.m. and on Sunday morning, 28th October, Mass will be celebrated at 10.00 a.m. for Teresa Breen, Knocknaska, Kilflynn. Eucharistic Ministers: Vigil, Saturday: Joan Hussey, Sunday morning: Teresa Power. Readers: Vigil, Saturday evening: Patricia McElligott. Sunday Morning: Arlene Mahony. Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament:-Kilflynn: Monday 6.00 p.m. – 9.00p.m. To book masses, baptisms etc please phone 066 7135146. Kilflynn Altar Society for October: Maureen Weir and Brenda Condon.

SYMPATHIES:
On behalf of the Community we offer our sincere sympathies is extended to the family and friends of the late Josephine Buckley, (née O’Connell) of Burnfort, Mallow, Cork Also sincere sympathies is extended to the family and friends of the late Cathal Bookey of Ferry Road, Ballyduff. May they Rest in Peace.

Cyril Lynch, Brian Riordan, Brendan Culhane and Matthew Barry (Groom) enjoying the craic at the wedding reception of Sara Ross and Matthew Barry in Ballyseede Castle Hotel, Tralee, on Saturday 20th October.

ECDL
courses for adults will be commencing at St. Michael’s College, Listowel in early November. An information leaflet and application form is available by emailing ecdl.smc@gmail.com, or from our website http://www.stmichaelscollege.ie/, or by phoning the office at 068-21049.

BAG PACKING
NG:Crotta Coiste na nOg will hold a bag packing weekend on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th of October in Dunnes Stores, North Circular Road, Tralee. As this is a two day backing packing it will require all parents of our under team’s to give a helping hand, so please show your support to this fundraiser. 
OPEN NIGHT:
Causeway Comprehensive School will hold a open night on Thursday 25th October, at 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Guided tours of school from 6.00 p.m. Information Session in Sports hall at 7.30 p.m.
U-21 HURLERS :
The Abbeydorney/Crotta U-21 hurlers qualified for the County U-21 Championship final, when they had a 1-15 to 0-17 victory a gallant Kilgarvan/Kenmare side in the County U-21 Championship semi final, After Extra Time on Saturday 20th October, in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney. 
The Crotta hurling club was well represented on the Abbeydorney/Crotta panel: Tom B McElligott (cornerback),Tom Qullie (wing back), Darragh McAuliffe (wing forward), Sean Weir (Centre Field), Shane Nolan (Full forward) scoring (1-12), and Ray O’Connell (Sub), Denis County (Sub) and Padraig O’Leary (Sub).Well done to the Abbeydorney/Crotta panel and their mentors. Abbeydorney/Crotta now play Causeway in the County final.

The Crotta Hurling club Lotto Jackpot winner, Patrick O’Halloran, Kilflynn Village receiving his big cheque of €8,800 from Crotta Finance Chairman John O’Flaherty at Parker‘s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 8th October.

CUMMANN NA MBUNSCOIL FOOTBALL:
Kilflynn National School have qualified for the St Brendans Board Area Football Final for a third year in a row following a nine point victory over Glenderry National School (Ballyheigue) on Wednesday 17th October in Ballyheigue. Kilflynn’s campaign started off with a defeat by Abbeydorney in their first match three weeks ago. Last week they played Fenit NS and had a comfortable win. Finishing second in the Group set up a semi final date with Glenderry last Wednesday. Conditions for the game were far from ideal. Underfoot conditions were not good and the presence of a swirling wind made kicking difficult. Glenderry started the brighter but a resolute Kilflynn defence matched everything that was thrown at them. Darragh Murnane opened the scoring with a fine point from play. This was soon followed by a point from top scorer on the day Daniel O’Rourke. Darragh O’Donoghue then won possession at midfield and his long delivery was gathered by Declan O’Donoghue, and his quick fisted pass found Sean Murnane who scored a great goal. Another fine move started again at midfield, where the ever lively James Sheehan ran at the Glenderry defence before releasing Daniel O’Rourke who finished clinically for Kilflynn’s second goal. Glenderry then hit a purple patch and scored three points on the trot. Only some brave Goalkeeping from Aodhan McKenna and great defensive work by Eamonn Rohan and Daniel Quirke stopped Glenderry from scoring the goal they badly needed. Backed by the wind Kilflynn steadily took control again and scored a goal(James Sheehan) and a point from play by Sean Murnane. Half time Kilflynn NS 3-03 Glenderry NS 0-04. Glenderry had a lot of possession at the start of the second half but failed to convert that into scores. Darragh O’Donoghue and Sinead Coleman took over at midfield midway through the second half and this enabled Kilflynn to score four second half points.Darragh O’Donoghue and Daniel O’Rourke scored a brace of points each to put Kilflynn twelve in front but a consolation goal from a free by Glenderry left the Full time result Kilflynn NS 3-07 Glenderry NS 1-04. All players played their part in difficult conditions. We wish Aodhan McKenna a speedy recovery from an injury he picked up in the first half. Panel as follows: Aodhan McKenna, Eamonn Rohan, DanielQuirke, Ryan McElligott, James Sheehan (1-00),Darragh O’Donoghue (0-02), Sinead Coleman, Darragh Murnane (0-01),Sean Murnane (1-01),Daniel O’Rourke(1-03) Declan O’Donoghue, Jack Kevin McKenna, Eoin Relihan, Denis Nolan, Tadhg McKenna, Cillian Baker and Parker Sutton McLemore.

TINTEAN THEATRE:
On Sunday October 28th the Tintéan Theatre Ballybunion will host a Buy, Swap Sell Event from 2pm-6pm. A large variety of goods will be available for sale. 
Children can have free entry to the Muppets film in the Auditorium while parents browse
the stalls. Come Along and pick up a bargain before Christmas.

Sara Ross, Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K. and Matthew Barry, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw pictured at their wedding reception, which was held in Ballyseede Castle Hotel on Saturday 20th October.

BALLYDUFF COMMUNITY CENTRE CRAFT FAIR:
A Christmas Craft Fair will be held in the Ballyduff Community Centre on Sunday November 11th 2012 from 11am-5pm. All Proceeds from this event will go to the centre. 
To Book a table please contact Betty Guerin (087)6403152, Marie Williams (087)2424508 or Eilish O Callaghan (085)7164863. Admission to the fair on the day is FREE.