The quest for a Jackpot winner of big lotto Draw continues, The four numbers picked out of the drum by Independent Observer, Marie Murrary, Tipperary for The Crotta hurling Club Lotto Jackpot of €12,400, on Monday night, 23rd August in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn were: 4,7, 14 and 22. 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: James Sheehan, (Snr), Castletown, Kilflynn, Betty Carmody, Manor Village, Tralee, and Diarmuid McKenna, Cappa, Kilflynn. The next draw will take place in Parker’s, Kilflynn on Monday 30th August, with a Jackpot of 12, 500. 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, you can also play on the Crotta lotto on line now, check out the crottagaa.ie
KERRY U-21 HURLERS
Congratulations to the Kerry U-21 hurling panel who defeated Fermanagh in All Ireland U21 B Hurling Championship semi final on Saturday 21st August in Pearse Stadium, Galway by 3–25 to 1–09. The Crotta hurling club was well represented on the Kerry panel by Richard Nolan, at wing forward scoring two points, with his brother Shane scoring four points at corner forward, Darren Twomey and Jonathan Caffrey came on the 39 minute. Paul Costello, and Eoin O’Sullivan were also members of the victories Kerry panel. Kerry now meet Meath in All Ireland Final. In other game played at Pearse Stadium after the u-21 game, Sligo 2–10, Kerry 1–07
Sligo captured their first Junior All-Ireland Football since 1935 when they beat Kerry comprehensively at Galway today. Sligo’s win was well deserved having outplayed Kerry in most areas of the field.
ALL-IRELAND HURLING FINAL TICKETS
Anyone Crotta hurling Club member looking for their name to be put in the draw for All Ireland Hurling tickets contact club secretary Mark Hussey on 087 6822212 Now
WEEKLY DARTS IN PARKERS PUB
The next darts tournament takes place on Saturday night 21st August , at 10.30 p.m. in front bar, as there is a party in the lounge. All Names in for the Darts draw at 10.30 p.m. NO Names taken after 10.30.p.m
There was no darts tournament on Saturday night 14th August, due to The Darts Challenge between Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn and The Stretford End Bar, Causeway . Special guests on the night were Professional Dart players, Colin Lloyd, Wes Newton, Brendan Dolan and Willie O’Connor. Special report in next week’s notes.
SENIOR HURLERS
The Crotta Senior hurlers will play Lixnaw or Ballyheigue in round 3 of the County Championship on Saturday 4th September in Austin Stacks Park.
CROTTA LOTTO ON LINE
You can now directly support Crotta Hurling club by playing our weekly Fundraising Lotto Online. Enter your lines of numbers for up to a year in one go, you need never miss a draw again! When playing online you will receive the Lotto results and club news updates by email after each draw has taken place
To play the Crotta GAA Lotto, four numbers are selected from 1 to 28. If anybody matches the four numbers selected on the night he or she wins/shares the Jackpot. There are also 3 Lucky Dip prizes of €35 drawn on the night. Tickets cost €2 each. More details on locallotto.ie or on crottagaa.ie or from Crotta club officers.
CIRCUIT CLASSES
Get in shape after the summer with a total body workout, 6 week circuit course starting Tuesday 7th September from 7.30 p.m to 8.30 p.m in St. Columbas Centre, Kilflynn Cost 45 euro, pre booking only strict limit of 15 places. Contact Wayne Murphy on 086 0883595 for more information or to book your place.
SHANNOW FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
COUNSELLING The Shannow Family Resource Centre is offering a low cost, confidential counselling service, 10–20 euro per session. Please telephone us on 066 71 98018. We will take your first name and telephone number and the counsellor will then contact you.
MABS The Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) is a free, confidential and independent service for people in debt or in danger of getting into debt. A MABS advisor attends the centre on Thursday mornings. Meetings are by appointment only to book, please telephone MABS on 066 71 29750.
KERRY AUTISM ACTION Kerry Autism Action meet at the centre on the last Tuesday of each month (except for July and August), from 10am to 12 noon. The next information meeting will be on Tuesday 28th September. This group is led by Susan Dunne and all parents of children with autism are very welcome for a cup of coffee and a chat. No cost involved.
AA MEETINGS are held at the Shannow Family Resource centre every Wednesday night from 8.30pm to 9.30pm.
Al ANON MEETINGS are held at the Shannow Family Resource centre every Monday night from 8.30pm to 9.30pm.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT – we are hoping to start a support group for anyone suffering bereavement. Please telephone the centre for further information.
COMMUNITY ALERT We are pleased to announce that the group has secured a small amount of funding for installation of safety alarms for vulnerable and elderly members of the community.
We intend to apply for additional funding in the coming months so if you are in need of an alarm, or if you know of someone in need of one, please contact the Shannow Family Resource Centre on 066 71 98018 and we will pass your details onto the Community Alert Group.
SPECIAL NEEDS MUSIC AND MOVEMENT CLASS: this class is specifically for children with Down Syndrome and other children with delayed intellectual development. Classes will start on Monday 6th September 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Please contact Sinead on 066 71 98018 for information.
PARENT AND TODDLER/BABY GROUP: at the Shannow Family Resource Centre every Tuesday and Friday 10.30am to 12 noon starting on Tuesday 14th September.
BABY CHIMES: at the Shannow Family Resource Centre. Music and movement class for babies aged 2 months to 2 years, Wednesday 11am to 11.45am starting on 13th October. Free demonstration class on Thursday 9th September at 11am. Please contact Sinead on 066 71 98018 for more details
NEWSLETTER: Our latest newsletter is now available please call into the centre to pick up a copy. Copies are also available in local shops in Kilflynn and Abbeydorney
COURSES: Details of low cost courses starting in September/October will be advertised here, and on our website, shannowfrc.com, in the coming weeks.
HERBERT’S BAR
Live music next Sunday evening 29th of Aug with The Millsiders.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH NEWS
Those Required for Church duties in St. Mary’s Church, Kilflynn are follows: Readers: Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th August, Vigil: Catherine Nolan, Morning: Mary McKenna. Eucharistic Ministers for Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th August, Vigil: Anne Sheehan, Morning: Teresa Power. Mass will celebrated on Wednesday morning 25th August at 10.00 a.m. and Mass will be celebrated at 8.30 p.m. on Saturday 28th August, And Mass will be celebrated on Sunday morning 29th August at 10.00 a.m. Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament:-Kilflynn: Monday 6.00 p.m. – 9.00p.m. Kilflynn Altar Society for August: Sheila Walsh and Bridie O’Connell.
WEEKLY DARTS IN PARKERS PUB
Sixteen Dart players participated in the weekly darts tournament Final in Parkers Pub, Kilflynn on Saturday night 21st August. Declan Falvey and Jason Nolan defeated J.P Twomey and Phil Morris in the final. The next darts tournament takes place on Saturday night 28th August , at 10.30 p.m. in Parkers lounge bar, All Names in for the Darts draw at 10.30 p.m. NO Names taken after 10.30.p.m
PILATES CLASS
New Pilates (Fit Ball ) Classes recommencing on Wednesday 8th September , Friday 10th September from 7.30 to 9.00 p.m. in St. Columbus Centre, Kilflynn. Instructor is Ruth Melvin. Cost 60 euro (i.e 1 Night per week , 6 Classes) OR 100 euro if attending both nights (12 Classes ) book is essential as places are limited. Any queries and to book a place contact Maureen on 085 7516882
ARTHRITIS IRELAND
is offering people living with arthritis in Kerry the unique opportunity to turn their life around in just six weeks, thanks to the roll out of their award winning self management programme, Living Well With Arthritis in Castleisland. Arthritis is a chronic and painful debilitating condition that can impact on every aspect of life. However, thanks to the introduction of this world renowned six week programme to Ireland by Arthritis Ireland, participants can learn to manage their condition, and take back control of their lives.The programme in Castleisland will commence in the Castleisland Family Resource Centre on Tuesday 5th October and will continue every week for six weeks from 7 – 9:30pm finishing on Tuesday 9th November. The course is delivered by people who have arthritis along with health professionals working with people with arthritis. Participants benefit not only by learning from the course leaders but by meeting with and talking to others with arthritis who are experiencing similar circumstances. There are only 18 places available on the Living Well With Arthritis programme; so early registration is essential to avoid disappointment. For further information or to register for a course, please contact Svetlana on 01 6470206 or email training@arthritisireland.ie.
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 Monday.
