CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS

The quest for a Jackpot winner continues in The Crotta Hurling Club lotto draw on Monday night 25th February in Herbert's Bar, Kilflynn. The four numbers picked out of the drum by Independent Observer: Paudie Fuller, Fahavane, Kilflynn were 3, 15, 17 and 27.

Once again 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: Kathleen Galvin, Ballyrehan, Lixnaw, Claire Slattery, Ballyduff, and Eileen Brennan, Rae, Kilflynn.

The next draw take place in Parker's Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 3rd March with a €11,200 Jackpot.

Tickets are available at €2 from Club tickets sellers or from Herbert's Bar, Parker's bar and at Kilflynn Post Office.

MINOR DOUBLE

Seven local players added an North Kerry Minor Football A Championship medal to their North Kerry Minor Hurling A Championship medal, on Sunday 17th February, when St. Senan's Minor Footballers defeated Ballydonoghue, who were bidding for 3-in-a-row at Finuge on the 5-05 to 0-11 final score line in North Kerry Minor A Football A Championship 2207 Final . .

The Seven local players that played in the final were: Shane Mc Aulliffe, Eoin OâSullivan (0-01), Shane Nolan (1-00), Jonathan Caffrey (2-00), Richard Nolan, Sean Weir (0-01) and Luke Ward (1-00) .

Congratulations and well done to the local lads, their team mates and the mentors on this great victory.

This was the clubs first minor championship title since 1992.

The Seven lads won their North Kerry Minor A Hurling Championship medals when the Crotta Minor Hurlers captured the Jimmy King Memorial Trophy on Thursday Evening 19th July, 2007. They defeated a gallant Ballyheigue side, in the North Kerry Minor A Hurling Championship Final played in wet conditions at Austin Stack Park.      Crotta 1-12. Ballyheigue 1- 7.

Mike Parker               

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS

Parker's Pub, Kilflynn , Kilflynn was the venue for The Crotta Hurling Club lotto draw on Monday night 18th February. The four numbers picked out of the drum by Independent Observer: Ann Ryan, Oranmore, Co. Galway were 4, 5, 20 and 26.

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: T.J O'Sullivan, Kilflynn, Timmy Healy, Tubrid, Ardfert and Mary Healy, Tubrid, Ardfert.

The next draw take place in Herbert's Bar, Kilflynn on Monday night 25th February with a €11,100 Jackpot.

Tickets are available at €2 from Club tickets sellers or from Herbert's Bar, Parker's bar and at Kilflynn Post Office.

KILFLYNN NATIONAL SCHOOL ENROLMENT

Parents who wish to enrol their children for September 2008 can obtain enrolment forms from the school.

KERRY FOOTBALLERS

The Kerry Senior Football team put on a fantastic display on Saturday night 16th February in Austin Stack Park Tralee when they defeated Tyrone with a score of 0-12 to 0-09. The team playing at home for the first time since they captured the Sam Maguire Cup in September worked hard for the result.

The crowd of 4,560 enjoyed the Kerry's teams determination and skill and look forward to supporting them in Fitzgerald's stadium in Killarney when they take on Derry on Sunday 2nd March at 2.30pm

KERRY HURLERS

The Kerry Senior hurlers had a good win in Austin Stacks Park, Tralee on Sunday 17th February when they defeated Wicklow 4-07 to 1-11. Missing Billy & Shane Brick the forwards gave a very good display.

Gary O'Brien scored two goals as did John Mike Dooley. John Mike's first goal was from a penalty following Gary O'Brien being hauled down in the square. John Egan scored five points (4F and 1P) and John Griffin and Giles O'Grady scored a point each.

The Crotta hurling club was represented on the Kerry team by Tom Cronin (cornerback) Matt Lynch (Sub), and Ian McCarthy (Sub).

The Kerry hurlers travel to Roscommon in two weeks to play Roscommon.

Mike Parker               

CROTTA U-8 AND U-10 NEWS

Last Friday night was a unique occasion when the current hurler of the year, Waterford's Dan Shanahan, was in attendance in St. Columbas Centre, Kilflynn to present our victorious under 8 and under 10 players with their winner's medals. A large crowd was present to welcome 'Big Dan' who lived up to his gentle giant tag.

Dan presented medals to the following children: UNDER 8: Barry Mahony, Aodhan McKenna, Adam O'Sullivan, Darragh O'Donoghue, Declan O'Donoghue, Aodhan Behan, Darragh Behan, Brian O'Connell, Jack McKenna, Aaron Murnane, Sean Murnane, David Ryan, Sean Holden, Dominic Nolan, Edith White, John Quilter, Daniel O'Rourke, Eamon Rohan, Darragh Clark, Jack Kevin McKenna, Darragh Murnane, Dylan Murphy, Ryan Murphy, James Sheehan, Ryan Ward, Daniel Quirke, Chloe McElligott, and Cillian Trant.

UNDER 10: Adrian Mahony, Darragh Kennelly, Aoife Behan, Raymond Nolan, Darragh Ryan, Cathal Kennelly, Danny Browne, Jordan Conway, Sean O'Donoghue, Colin Browne, Jamie O'Sullivan, Dylan McElligott, Brandon Conway, Bill Keane, Donnacha Brosnan, Mark Egan, Adam O'Sullivan, David Behan, Darragh O'Regan, Jack McKenna, Barry Mahony, Nathan Fahy, Tiernan Ball, Darragh Sheehan, Dominic Nolan, Thomas Quinlan, Jamie Mullins, Jack Galvin, Cillian Mullins, and Michael O'Rourke.

Paul O'Donoghue in his address welcomed the young players, parents, and all present. On behalf of the Crotta Hurling Club and local community he extended a warm welcome to hurler of the year Dan. He thanked the players for their efforts during the year and for their attendance at training and their willingness to improve their skills. The parents were thanked for their commitment and dedication to having the young children at training and matches. He felt that all the hard work was rewarded with the tournament wins in both ages groups. Paul also thanked the principals and teachers of Dromclough and Kilflynn National Schools for their co-operation in allowing himself and Jerome O'Sullivan to coach in the schools for the past number of years.

A special word of thanks to our sponsors, Tom Walsh Plant Hire, Dominic & Sarah Nolan, Brendan & Denis O'Mahony, Tom & Lisa McElligott, Tom & Lorraine O'Donoghue. John Griffin Butchers Listowel sponsored the disco on the night.

Thanks to Tom Clarke who was the photographer on the night. To Big Jim who provided the disco. The parents/grandparents and all who provided food on the night were thanked.

A special word of thanks to Niall Daly, Lismore (a personal friend of Paul's) who helped so much in arranging Dan's visit. Another Waterford man who deserves a special mention is our own Ian McCarthy who helped in making Dan's visit as smooth as possible.

Dan also visited the two bars after the presentation where he was afforded a great welcome by the Herbert & Parker families and the locals present. After Dan's departure the disco continued and all children enjoyed themselves. A great night was had by all. Pictures will appear in next weeks papers.

Training continues next Friday night 15 February in Mountcoal @ 6.45pm.

CROTTA LOTTO JACKPOT HITS € 11,000

Herbert's Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for The Crotta Hurling Club lotto draw on Monday Night 11th February. The four numbers picked out of the drum by Independent Observer: Betty Falvey, Garrynagore, Lixnaw were 2, 12, 14 and 17. 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: Anthony Galvin, Abbeydorney, Bobby and Brendan c/o Bog Village, Kilflynn and John Brendan Healy, Tubrid, Ardfert.

The next draw take place in Parker's Pub, Kilflynn on Monday Night 25th February with a €11,000 Jackpot.

Tickets are available at €2 from Club tickets sellers or from Herbert's Bar, Parker's bar and at Kilflynn Post Office.

KILFLYNN NATION SCHOOL ENROLMENT

Parents who wish to enrol their children for September 1st can obtain enrolment forms from the school.

KERRY HURLERS

The Kerry Senior hurlers were defeated by Christy Ring holders, Westmeath at Austin Stack's Park, Tralee on Sunday 10th February in the National League Div 2A, round 1, on the 0-17 to 1-11 final score.   The visitors led by 0-06 to 0-04 at the interval.

The Crotta hurling club was represented on the Kerry team by Tom Cronin at Corner back, Matt Lynch at Full Forward and Ian Mc Carthy came as a sub.

Mike Parker               

CROTTA HURLING A.G.M

The Crotta Hurling Club held their Annual General Meeting on Friday 25th January at St. Columbas Centre, Kilflynn.

There was a good attendance present. Paud Twomey Chairman presided.

The games and club events of the past year were reviewed, with Club Secretary Paul Shanahan, and Club Treasurer, Declan Falvey both presented very detailed accounts, while Shane McKenna, Treasurer Finance of Committee also presented a very detailed account.

Bord Na Og Chairman Sonny Egan gave an excellent detailed report of all the Bord Na Og Club's Activities during 2007.

The Following Officers were elected for 2008:

Patrons: Fr. Jack Fitzgerald and Fr. Kevin O'Sullivan.

Joint Presidents: Laurence Twomey and Brendan Neenan, Vice President: Dick Mc Elligott.

Chairman: Paud Twomey

Vice Chairman: Paul Shanahan.

Secretary: Shane Herbert.

Registrar: Paul O'Donoghue.

Treasurer: Declan Falvey

P.R.O: Mike Parker

County Board Delegate: Jerome O'Sullivan

North Kerry Hurling Board Delegates: Jerry Carmody and Denis Mahony

Insurance Officer: Pat Culhane

The positions of Senior Team Trainer, Senior Selectors, U-21 Trainer/Selectors, Junior Trainer and Selectors, Minor Trainer and Selectors will be appointed at the next Club's Executives Committee meeting.

CROTTA U-8 AND U-10 NEWS

A medal presentation for our victorious under 8 and under 10 teams will take place on Friday night next February 8th at 8.15pm in St Columbas Centre.

Current hurler of the year Dan Shanahan, Waterford will present the medals to the following children:

UNDER 8: Barry Mahony, Aodhan McKenna, Adam O'Sullivan, Darragh O'Donoghue, Declan O'Donoghue, Aodhan Behan, Darragh Behan, Brian O'Connell, Jack McKenna, Aaron Murnane, Sean Murnane, David Ryan, Sean Holden, Dominic Nolan, Edith White, John Quilter, Daniel O'Rourke, Eamon Rohan, Darragh Clark, Jack Kevin McKenna, Darragh Murnane, Dylan Murphy, Ryan McElligott, James Sheehan, Ryan Ward, Daniel Quirke, and Chloe McElligott.

UNDER 10: Adrian Mahony, Darragh Kennelly, Aoife Behan, Raymond Nolan, Darragh Ryan, Cathal Kennelly, Danny Browne, Jordan Conway, Sean O'Donoghue, Colin Browne, Jamie O'Sullivan, Dylan McElligott, Brandon Conway, Bill Keane, Donnacha Brosnan, Mark Egan, Adam O'Sullivan, David Behan, Darragh O' Regan, Jack McKenna, Barry Mahony, Nathan Fahy, Tiernan Ball, Darragh Sheehan, Dominic Nolan, Thomas Quinlan, andJamie Mullins.

Training for under 8 and under 10's will not take place on Friday 8th February due to the medal presentation but will resume on Friday 15th February in St. Senan's Indoor hall, Mountcoal at 6.45pm.

ABBEYDORNEY SPORTS HALL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

Following a recent decision to disburse the funds raised for the development of a sports hall in Abbeydorney, submissions for funding were requested for new projects of a sporting nature. These proposals were received and the funding has now been allocated as follows:

• Crotta GAA club are being granted €20,000 for the development of a ball wall on the GAA grounds.
• Abbeydorney GAA club are been granted €20,000 for the development of a ball wall on the GAA grounds.
• A donation has also been made to the Abbeydorney and Kilflynn defibrillation committees to support the purchase of trainer defibrillators.

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS

Parker's Pub, Kilflynn was the venue for The Crotta Hurling Club lotto draw on Monday night 4th February. The four numbers picked out of the drum by Independent Observer: J.P Twomey, The Waterfall, Kilflynn were 2, 7, 11 and 18.

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: Carmel Quinn, Crotta, Kilflynn, Bobby Mc Elligott, Upper Tullig, Kilflynn and Sheila Hannifin, Leith East.

The next draw take place in Herbert's Bar, Kilflynn on Monday Night 18th February with a €10,900 Jackpot.

Tickets are available at €2 from Club tickets sellers or from Herbert's Bar, Parker's bar and at Kilflynn Post Office.

Mike Parker               

CROTTA HURLING A.G.M

The Crotta Hurling Club will hold their Annual General Meeting on Friday 25th January, at 8.30 p.m. at St. Columbas Centre, Kilflynn. All current and new members are invited to attend.

DENIS LYNCH GOLF OUTING

A note for your diary: The 2nd Annual Denis Lynch Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday 17th May, in Killorglin Golf Club.

KERRY HURLERS

Congratulations and Best of luck to Brendan Mahony who was announced the Kerry under 21 hurling trainer on Monday 21st January.

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS

The four numbers picked out of the drum in the Crotta Hurling Club lotto draw which took place in Parkerâs Pub on Monday 21st January by Independent Observer Pat O'Neill, Castletown, Kilflynn were 7, 8, 14 and 19.

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: John Joe O'Sullivan, Castletown, Kilflynn, Eileen Lenihan Leith, and Brian Mulvihill, Stack's Mountain, Kilflynn .

The next draw take place in Herbert's bar, Kilflynn on Monday Night 28th January with a €10,700 Jackpot.

Tickets are available at €2 from Club tickets sellers or from Herbert's Bar, Parker's bar and at Kilflynn Post Office.

TOMASIN NOLAN

There will be a Month's Mind Mass for Tomasin Nolan, Clandouglas in Our Lady of Fatima and St. Senan Church Irremore on Thursday 24th January at 7.30 p.m.

NORTH KERRY HURLING AGM

The North Kerry Hurling Board AGM will be held next Thursday 24th January in Ballyduff new dressing rooms.

Mike Parker               

CROTTA HURLING A.G.M

The Crotta Hurling Club will hold their Annual General Meeting on Friday 25th January, at 8.30 p.m. at St. Columba's Centre, Kilflynn.

All current and new members are invited to attend.

KERRY HURLERS

Cork IT swept to a facile 2-13 to 0-4 win over an experimental Kerry side in a largely one-sided Waterford Crystal Munster Cup hurling clash in Ballyheigue, On Saturday last.

The Crotta Hurling Club was represented by Tom Cronin (Corner Back) , Ian Mc Carthy (Wing Back), Andrew Keane (Wing Forward) and Matt Lynch (Sub) on the Kerry team. This was Kerry boss Pat Hefferanan First game in charge.

KERRY HURLERS

Cork IT swept to a facile 2-13 to 0-4 win over an experimental Kerry side in a largely one-sided Waterford Crystal Munster Cup hurling clash in Ballyheigue, on Saturday last.

The Crotta Hurling Club was represented by Tom Cronin (Corner Back) , Ian Mc Carthy (Wing Back), Andrew Keane (Wing Forward) and Matt Lynch (Sub) on the Kerry team.

This was Kerry boss Pat Hefferanan First game in charge.

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS

The four numbers picked out of the drum in the Crotta Hurling Club lotto draw which took place in Herbert's Bar on Monday 14th January by Independent Observer Tommy Neenan, Crotta were 3, 13, 21 and 26.

However no one came up with the correct combination of numbers and the Jackpot of €10,500 survived for another week. The Lucky dip prizes winner each receives €35: Brendan Hannon, Kilflynn, Elsie O'Sullivan, Castletown, Kilflynn and Rose, Gerry and Andrew Jameson, Abbeydorney.

The next draw take place in Parker's bar, Kilflynn on Monday Night 21st January with a €10,600 Jackpot. Tickets are available at €2 from Club tickets sellers or from Herbert's Bar, Parker's bar and at Kilflynn Post Office.

HURLING AWARD

Congratulations to Eamon Leen, Leith who received the Club Person of the Year at the Abbeydorney G.A.A. Social at Ballyroe Heights Hotel, on Saturday night.

Mike Parker               

From the officers of the Crotta Hurling Club -

Best Wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year to you all!

LOTTO RESULTS

The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the Independent observer, Kerry Footballer Seamus Scanlon, Currow, for The Crotta hurling club Christmas lotto draw on Sunday night 23rd December, in Parker's Pub, Kilflynn were: 7 , 9 , 13 & 27.There were no winners of the € 10,200 Jackpot. The Five lucky dip winners each receive € 100: Niamh Lynch, Rae, Kilflynn, Olivia Carmody, Crotta, Mary Mc Elligott, Upper Tullig. Kilflynn, Margaret Conway, Ballyrehan, Lixnaw and Peig O'Sullivan, Knocknakilla, Kilflynn.

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The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by Mary McKenna, Dromakee, Kilflynn for The Crotta hurling club lotto draw on Sunday night 30th December, in Herbert's Bar, Kilflynn were: 1, 12, 13 & 15. There was no winner of the € 10,300 Jackpot. The Three lucky dip winners each receive € 35: Ellen Mc Kenna, Dromakee, Kilflynn, Sean O Ceirin, Lohair Crannain, Tra Li, and Donncha OâSullivan, Lispole.

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Parker's Pub, was the venue for the first draw of 2008 in the Crotta Hurling Club lotto draw which took place on Monday 7th January. The four numbers picked out of the drum by Independent Observer Pat Culhane were 7, 9, 10 and 25. However no one came up with the correct combination of numbers and the Jackpot of 10,400 survived. The Lucky dip prizes winner each receives € 35: Paul Sheehan, Kilflynn, Dominic Nolan, Castletown, Kilflynn and Helen Nash, Lyre. The next draw take place in Herbertâs bar, Kilflynn on Monday Night 14th January with a € 10,500 Jackpot. Tickets are available at € 2 from Club tickets sellers or from Herbert's Bar, Parker's bar and at Kilflynn Post Office.

WEDDING BELLS

The marriage took place on Friday, 21st December 2007 at St Maryâs Church, Kilflynn, of Emma Bowles, Daughter of June and Roger Bowles, Farmers Bridge, Tralee and Paul Shanahan, Son of Anita and Dan Shanahan, Tullig, Kilflynn

The ceremony was performed by Kevin O'Sullivan. Bridesmaids were Caroline Bowles, Melanie Bowles-O'Connor and Pamela Noonan. Best man was Don Shanahan and the groomsmen were Karl Shanahan and Liam Mc Elligott. Flower girl was Ciara Noonan.

Church Music - Voice: Ailish Walsh O'Connor,   Piano: Sean Tracy,   Flute: Kathleen Raymond OâRegan,   Violin: Lucy Tanner,   Cello: Sean Brogan.

The Reception was held at The Earl of Desmond Hotel, Tralee.

Congratulations and Best Wishes to our Club Secretary Paul and his wife Emma on a long and happy life together !

THE LATE TOMASIN NOLAN

The local community was saddened to hear of the recent death of Tomasin Nolan, Clandouglas. Tomasin enjoyed a long and healthy life until the few years when that old spirit and humour was absent. Tomasin grew up when this state was in its infancy, when hardship and scarcity were an accepted part of life, yet never a man to complain or dwell on the past and like so many others of his era he turned to hurling to escape the boredom of life. He was also blessed in having a wonderful pillar of support for nearly 60 years in his beloved Nance- a kind hearted and wonderful wife and mother.

As a hurler Tomasin was deemed a legend among his fellow players, he played with the best and he surpassed the best, not only did he dominate Kerry Hurling himself but he saw all his sons play for Crotta. He also saw Cyril and Todd adorn Kerry hurling with distinction. Todd being acknowledged as one of Kerry's supreme hurling artists.

Tomasin talents were recognised at the young age of 19 when won his first county senior championship medal and he was still a leading light 14 years later in 1957 when he suffered his second county final defeat. The intervening years had brought much fame at club and county level- 6 County Senior championship medals which included the Three in a row 1943/4/5 and the double 50/51 as well as the 47 victory. He also had the honour of captaining the 1951 winning side.

Tomasin was inducted into the Crotta GAA Club's Hall of Fame in 1990. He shares the honour with many of the greats who donned the Green and Red of Crotta so proudly in the past.

Tomasin's other great passion was card playing and he proved to be as formidable opponent at card table as he had been on the hurling field. In truth he got the greatest pleasure from obtaining tricks by stealth in spite of vigilance of his fellow card players. Here again his hand and eye co-ordination were unsurpassed.

Tomasin has now joined the majority of his former colleagues up above but his legacy lives on and will be carried forward by grandsons Richard, Shane, Raymond and Dominic and other young Crotta hurlers.

To his family we extend our deepest sympathy. Ar Dheis lamh De go Raibh A Anam Dilis.

THANK You!

Sr. Siobhan Moynihan of Kerry General Hospital has acknowledged receipt of € 450 proceeds from the Denis Lynch Golf Outing. She has expressed sincere thanks on behalf of the patients and staff in the Oncology Unit as these contributions helps to fund and run some of the auxiliary services to support fundamental care at the hospital.

UNDER 8 & 10 INDOOR TRAINING

Training will resume on Friday night 11th January in St. Senans Sports Hall, Mountcoal, Listowel. Training will commence at 6.45pm and end at 8pm. All are welcome.

Crotta Bord na Nog Club would like to congratulate St. Senans Club on such a wonderful facility. We look forward to their wonderful hospitality for years to come.

Mike Parker