Kilflynn

Kilflynn is a village and civil parish in north County Kerry, Ireland. It lies in the north of the county, northeast of Listowel, along regional roads linking Listowel with nearby towns. The surrounding area is rural and largely agricultural. The village serves as a local community hub for the parish and surrounding townlands.

The community features Kilflynn National School, a local parish church, a shop and pub, and a sports club. A local GAA club represents the area in Gaelic games and is part of the North Kerry GAA board. Local clubs and groups organize regular community events, including traditional music sessions and sports fixtures.

The name Kilflynn derives from the Irish language, reflecting a historic church site in the area. The parish has a history tied to farming, parish life, and rural trade corridors that developed in the medieval and early modern periods. In the 19th and 20th centuries, Kilflynn experienced changes typical of rural Kerry, including land reforms and emigration, with the local economy gradually diversifying while remaining centered on agriculture.

Today Kilflynn is a small but active community that acts as a service and social point for residents of the surrounding countryside. It remains connected to larger towns by road and bus routes, with Tralee and Listowel as regional centers.