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23 April 2024

Football
First half goals made the difference as Aodh Ruadh fell on the road to Gaoth Dobhair, the Gaeltacht men running out 2-10 to 0-10 winners. By the half-time break the Ernesiders had outscored Gaoth Dobhair three to six. Unfortunately the homesters had bagged two goals, so held the interval advantage at 2-1 to 0-6. The second half saw the Ballyshannon challenge fade somewhat as Gaoth Dobhair started to find their range, and the first half loss of the influential Eamonn McGrath through injury took its toll. A flurry of late points helped to gild the final scoreline for the winners. Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Peter Boyle; Aidan Sweeny, Kyle Murray, Callum O'Halloran; Michael McKenna (0-1), Niall Murray, Darragh Flood Dolan; Shane McGrath (0-1), Eamonn McGrath; Johnny Gethins, David Dolan (0-2), Ryan Keenaghan; Eddie Lynch, Jack Gallagher (0-4), Nathan Boyle (0-2). Subs: Donagh McIntyre for Eamonn McGrath, James Gallagher for Michael McKenna, Michael Ward for Michael McKenna.

The reserves had no better luck in Magheragallon, coming out on the wrong side of a 4-7 to 2-7 scoreline.

This Saturday sees Saint Eunan's coming to Ballyshannon for the next round of league action. The reserves throw-in at 2pm, followed by the senior match at 3.30pm.

Our minors won on the road to Killybegs in the league last Wednesday evening on a scoreline of 3-14 to 1-15. Captained by Tommy Clyne on the day, this young Aodh Ruadh team showed good pace and composure against a much more physical team. First half goals from Eoin Cassidy and Callum Dorrian gave the Ballyshannon men a one point lead going in at half-time. A second half goal by Garvey Meade kept momentum going into the second half, with the young Aodh Ruadh side digging deep to deliver a very good second-half performance. A broad range of scorers for Aodh Ruadh was pleasing, including half backs James Ward and Liam Doogan, Oran Gillespie, MJ Ward, Barry Cambell and Joe Gibbions helping out the aforementioned goal scorers. Johnny Lin, Tommy Clyne and Garreth Brennan had solid games in defence and gave the team a good platform to push on from. A very enjoyable evening in Fintra all-round for this team. Next up for this team is to welcome Realt Na Mara on Monday evening to Father Tierney Park.

Our under 16s had a challenge match against Melvin Gaels last Monday night in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh. This week the team train as normal, and on Friday they play their second all-county league match, away to Buncrana.

The Group 3 under 14s got their season up and running with an entertaining clash with Dungloe in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh on Monday evening. It finished 4-12 apiece and we have a gallery of pictures from the game live on aodhruadh.org now. The Group 2 and Group 3 under 14 teams are next in action on Wednesday 1st May. The Group 2 team are in Fintra to take on Killybegs, while the Group 3 team host Kilcar in Father Tierney Park. Throw-in for both games is 7.15pm.

Our under 10s travelled to our neighbours Bundoran on Thursday evening, putting in another strong performance. This week they will entertain Naomh Columba on Wednesday evening at 7pm in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh. Training continues on Tuesday evening at 6.30pm at Coláiste Cholmcille and Saturday morning from 10am to 11am in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh.

On Friday night we had Nathan Boyle, senior footballer and Sligo Games Development officer, take the under 8 boys through their paces. Nathan put together a great session for the boys and was ably assisted by Matt Gillespie. Next month Brian Roper will take the boys for a session. On Saturday we played a mini blitz with Naomh Bríd and Dungloe. We had four teams in action, ensuring every player got the maximum game-time, and some first class performances right through the squad. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Eoghan Menary who suffered a leg injury. Thanks to our referees for their time. This Saturday we travel to Fintra to take on Killybegs.

Ladies
The Division 1 ladies welcomed Glenfin to a sweltering Father Tierney Park on Sunday morning, the rising mercury in stark contrast to the preceding months of rain and cold. The Ernesiders got off to the perfect start, winning the throw-in and drilling the ball in for Cáit Gillespie to rattle the net. A minute later Gillespie had netted again to give Ballyshannon a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Glenfin responded well, picking off the next two points of the game, but those were cancelled out in the eighth minute when Gillian Dufficy and Caoimhe Devine struck points in rapid succession. Glenfin hit an answering point in the 12th minute, but Aodh Ruadh really took charge of matters at that point and five scores from Cadhla Dolan from placed ball and play, combined with a beautiful Dufficy effort meant the hosts were 2-8 up by the time Glenfin were able to land their fourth point of the game. Ballyshannon finished the half with a flourish though, two Dolan frees and another trademark Dufficy effort capping a superb 30 minutes of football from the Shamettes. The heat finally took its toll in the second half as the scoring rate dropped dramatically. Cáit Gillespie fired over a point from the throw-in, but it was a 13 minute wait for the next score, Gillespie again on the mark. She clipped over another just before the second half water break to make it 2-14 to 0-4. The final quarter saw Glenfin rallying and they raised three white flags, however a Cáit Gillespie shot dropped into the net four minutes from time meant the result was never in doubt. Similar to the clash with Na Dúnaibh the week previous, this was an outstanding team performance from one to 16. The Aodh Ruadh team were as follows: Roisín Maguire; Saoirse McDevitt, Anna Rafferty, Sara Gallagher; Aoibhinn McGarrigle, Caitlin McGarrigle, Síofra Hughes; Annalisa Rabbitte, Orla Keon; Gillian Dufficy, Cait Gillespie, Lauren Foy; Cadhla Dolan, Terri Gallagher, Caoimhe Devine. Subs Gráinne Maguire, Emer O'Brien. Check out aodhruadh.org for a gallery of shots from the game.

The Division 3 ladies were in Ballybofey to take on MacCumhaill's on Sunday morning. Unfortunately they came up against a home side firing on all cylinders. They ran up a scoreline of 2-23 to 0-4 over the course of 60 minutes in the pleasant late spring sunshine. Dáirín Sweeny and Niamh Hoey were both on the score sheet for the Shamettes, while Sarah Drummond was in great form between the posts. The team were as follows: Sarah Drummond; Niamh McGloin, Megan Murphy, Shauna Dolan; Caitlin Gallagher, Kyra McNulty, Rachel McLaughlin; Fiona McGonigle, Dáirín Sweeny; Hannah McGuinness, Amanda Mahon, Aoife Bromley; Orlaith Gallagher, Katie Gallagher, Niamh Hoey. Sub Ciarde Sheerin.

Next weekend the Division 1 team are the only adult team in action. They will be entertaining Termon on Sunday morning at 10.30am.

The under 16s faced off against a strong and physical Buncrana outfit last Tuesday. The Inishowen girls applied their physical advantages to good effect to run out 2-8 to 0-8 winners. Aodh Ruadh were first on the score board through Faye Gillespie in the sixth minute, but Buncrana came back with a quickfire 1-1 to take the lead. The Shamettes had probably their best period of the game between the 15th and 24th minutes when scores from cousins Rachel (2) and Cadhla Gillespie got them back on terms. However, from their to the break Buncrana took charge and by the time the short whistle sounded they had a 2-5 to 0-4 cushion. The second half proved very attritional with scores hard come by and the wear and tear of the big hits telling on the Aodh Ruadh girls, with a few having to leave the fray. The homesters did manage to create and take some good scores through Rachel Gillespie, Faye Gillespie (2) and Laoise Foy to win the second half. Buncrana kept the score board ticking over with three points of their own to seal a deserved win. Erin Gallagher was in fine form between the posts for Aodh Ruadh, with Niamh McGrath and Aodhbha O'Donnell working hard in the rearguard. Aoife Hughes and Laoise Foy tried hard in the centre of the pitch, while up front Rachel and Faye Gillespie did well to take some good scores against their taller opponents. Next up for the under 16s is a trip to Ardara this Sunday to tackle Ardara at 7pm.

Hurling
The senior hurlers had their latest outing in the senior hurling league on Friday evening, with Burt visitors to the Rock for this one. As ever the Ballyshannon lads worked hard and took some good scores, but the Inishowen side had too much in hand and it ended 1-6 to 4-28. We have a gallery of pictures from the game featuring the side's pretty cool new jerseys sponsored by Top Pizza up on aodhruadh.org now. Next up for the senior hurlers is a trip to O'Donnell Park this Friday to take on Saint Eunan's at 7.30pm.

The minors will finally see the start of their season this week with a trip to play Buncrana in Inishowen this Thursday. The very best of luck to managers Daithi and Denis Breen as they get started in the all-county League.

Our under 16s rounded off a great week last week with three wins in two competitions. Last Monday they took on the might of hurling greats; Robert Emmet's, Slaughtneil in the first round of the Táin Óg competition in neutral Strabane. After a tough battle in really difficult conditions they came away with an impressive win on a scoreline of 3-13 to 3-11. They moved on to the second round of the all-county League last Thursday night when they welcomed Burt to Father Tierney Park. The lads had a comprehensive win to see them unbeaten so far in the competition. The squad were in action once again on Monday evening against Manorhamilton / Glencar in the second round of the Táin, recording a 2-15 to 0-7 win. We have a gallery of shots from that game live on aodhruadh.org now.

A massive congratulations to Aodh Ruadh players; Corey Sheridan, Shay Winters, Johnny Lin, Daithi Sheerin, Liam Doogan and Antoin O Loughlin who were part of the county minor panel that made the long journey to Castlepollard on Saturday. They battled it out against a strong Westmeath side to come away with their second win the All-Ireland Celtic Challenge Competition. Next up for this panel is a quarter final - venue and opposition yet to be confirmed.

Our under 6s, under 8s and under 10s had a great training session in the sunshine on Sunday morning, as the boys prepped for their first games of the year. This week we travel to our neighbours in Sligo to play Saint Molaise Gaels in a challenge. As they stayed at odd ages, this is an under 7 and under 9 game. Then on Sunday we have the first all-county Blitz of the season, as we travel to Convoy with our under 8 and under 10 teams. Our under 6 team continue with training on Sunday at 11.45am.

Ulster Senior Football Championship semi-final tickets
Tickets for the Ulster Senior Football Championship clash of Donegal v Tyrone in Celtic Park, Derry this Sunday can be ordered up to 2pm on Tuesday. Orders will only be taken from paid up adult members and should be submitted by text to Lisa McTernan on 085-1061456.

Summer Camp
This year the Aodh Ruadh Summer camp will be run over two weeks at the start of July. A registration night for the camp will take place this Thursday from 6pm to 7pm in Áras Aoidh Ruaidh. Week one of the camp runs from Monday 1st July to Friday 5th July Week two runs from Monday 8th July to Friday 12th July. The camp will be packed with fun, games and craic and run from 10am to 1.30pm daily. Ages from four upwards are all welcome. The cost per child is €60 with family concessions available. For any further information please contact Sarah Drummond on 083-8648342.

Win Coldplay tickets
Our senior footballers are currently running a fund-raiser for two Premier Level Coldplay tickets. This is a great chance to get your hands on a pair of tickets for what promises to be one of the hottest sold out gigs of the summer. Tickets are €20 and are available from Klubfunder.com right now. The draw will take place on Thursday, 25th April. Best of luck folks!

Bord na nÓg quiz
A heads up on the annual Bord na nÓg quiz which is set to take place in Owe Roes on Thursday, 2nd May. It promises to be a great night of prizes and craic so make sure and pencil it into your diaries.

Key care
We ask that managers, mentors, team helpers, etc. who use the key box provided at Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh are diligent in returning the keys immediately after use. The keys have been taken off the premises on a number of occasions recently. This can have various unwelcome repercussions, foremost of which is impeding smooth access to the pitch in the event of an injury to a player. So we ask all those who use the keys to please be mindful of the importance of promptly returning keys to the box after use.

Monthly Executive Committee meeting
The monthly club executive committee meeting takes place this Thursday at 8.30pm in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh. All committee members are asked to attend. Items for any other business should be with the club Secretary Louise Larkin by 2.30pm on Wednesday.

Ballyshannon Bingo
The Jackpot was won at Tuesday's Ballyshannon Bingo on 16th of April, with Aine McManus taking the spoils. The House winners were as follows: Rosaleen Greene, Anne Marie Greene and Catherine McLoone (shared), Jude Rooney, Kathleen Curran, Marian McGloin and Nellie Bradley (shared), Christine Mulligan, Teresa Hannon and Mary McCaughey. The Snowball rolls over for another week, with Christine Mulligan and Mary Donagher sharing the €100 prize on that game. The Line winners were Gerard Kane, Josie Lynch, Marian McGloin, Kathleen Fallon, Karen Coughlan, Dessie McKenna, Karen Coughlan and John Patton (shared), Gerard Kane, Mary B Kerrigan and Kathleen Curran. Maria Corr took the €50 double line prize in game 10. Marian Matthews and Mary Kane (Laghey) won the free books for next week's bingo in our half-time book draw. Mairéad Dunlop took the Stand-Up game prize just after our half time break. The €1,000 Spring Snowball escaped another week so is in play on 43 numbers or less this week, all as part of a €2,800 prize fund including €500 50/50 Jackpot and €300 Lucky Numbers game. Bingo at the usual time of 8.30pm Tuesday with doors open at 7.45pm. Books cost just €10! Come along a bring a friend for a great night of craic and prizes!

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