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18 March 2024

Last call for the Club 250 Draw
All Club 250 Draw cards should be returned by Thursday this week. These can be returned to Barry O'Neill, William Doogan or Sabrina Brosnan. This is a mega 12 month draw with over €15,000 in prizes to be won. There will be monthly draws with a first prize of €1,000, a €300 second prize and a €200 third prize. We will also have a monthly special prize up for grabs.
All funds raised will go towards the development of Gaelic Games in Ballyshannon and the surrounding area, helping us to invest in all our teams, coaching and facilities. Our target is to have at least 250 entrants in the Club 250 Draw at €5.75 per week, €25 per month or €75 per quarter. The first of the 12 monthly draws will take place on Saturday, 5th April.
You can enter now online at the Aodh Ruadh Klubfunder.com page where we have a choice of monthly, quarterly or a one-off payments. Cards are also available for sign-up from club officers and sub-committee officers.

Club membership
As the March 31st deadline looms we ask all club members to make arrangements for their 2025 club registration ahead of the new season. Once again, we are using the official GAA online platform, Foireann, as the primary channel for processing club membership. To obtain or renew membership go online to foireann.ie, and your membership status will be displayed on the dashboard after you login, with the option to register, if you have not yet paid your membership for 2025. Anyone running into problems with Foireann can contact the club Secretary, Louise Larkin, for assistance. Alternatively, membership can also be paid to Gerry Ferguson at Ferguson's Jewellers. All players, without exception, must be signed up club members prior to the commencement of training. Non members are not covered by the GAA's injury insurance scheme and cannot line out for the club. Adult members will receive first priority for the club's allocation of Ulster or All-Ireland final tickets in the event of Donegal contesting these deciders. Only adult members registered by 31st March may vote at the club AGM.

Football
The opening league fixtures for our adult footballers have been published. We are plying our trade in Division 2 this season and the action will be getting under way on this weekend against Dungloe. Keep an eye on the club's social media output for full fixture details.

The under 16s are set to get their season under way on Sunday, 23rd March when they host Naomh Bríd in Father Tierney Park at 12 noon.

The first fixtures for our under 12s are due to take place this Saturday with the lads making the short trip over Finner hill to take on Bundoran. The Division 1A game is due to go off at 12 noon with the Division 1B match throwing in at 1.15pm.

Big congratulations to Joe Gibbions this week after hitting 1-2 as Barry Ward's Donegal minors accounted for Fermanagh in Roslea over the weekend. Gareth Brennan also featured as the Tir Chonaill men recorded a 1-20 to 1-8 win to make it two wins from two in their league campaign.

Hurling
The Aodh Ruadh senior hurling squad started their season with a challenge game against Saint Eunan’s at Father Tierney Park on Sunday morning. Daithí Breen’s side took an early lead thanks to a fortunate goal, as the sliotar was bundled over the line by a Saint Eunan’s player following a well-struck effort from Stephen Connolly. The hosts matched their visitors throughout the first half, with stand-out performances from Senan Rooney in midfield and Adam Rami at full-back. However, the Letterkenny men edged ahead before the break, opening up a four-point lead after a high ball slipped past Ballyshannon goalkeeper Tommy Clyne, resulting in a goal.
After half-time, Aodh Ruadh’s lack of match sharpness became evident, and Saint Eunan’s extended their advantage, outscoring their hosts by seven points to three in the early stages of the second half. Both sides exchanged a goal apiece later in the game, but with four matches already under their belt this season, the visitors had the experience to see the game out. Despite the result, there were plenty of positives for Aodh Ruadh, with Gareth Sheerin impressing from placed balls and strong performances from Pauric Keenaghan and the ever-reliable Kieran Kilgannon. Captain for the day, Martin Larkin, also played well at half-back. Training continues on Wednesday and Friday evenings. This Sunday thee team will be in competitive action when Omagh Saint Enda's will be the guests in Ballyshannon for the first round of the Ulster Junior Hurling League at 12 noon.

Under age hurling started back on Sunday and it was great to welcome back so many returning players. New players are welcome, with hurls and helmets supplied! The next few weeks would be an ideal time to start as we refresh the basics at each age bracket. If you would like your child to have the opportunity to play our national sport, contact the appropriate manager below:-
Under 8s: Stephen Sheerin - 086-8616927
Under 10s: Martin Larkin – 086-8033596
Under 12s: John Larkin – 086-1076883
Our under 6 training will start in April.

Father Tierney Park hosts All-Ireland Final
Father Tierney Park hosted the All-Ireland Post Primary All Ireland Colleges Senior Hurling 'B' Final last Saturday with a great attendance turning out to watch and enthralling game of hurling between Cross & Passion College and Calasanctius Oranmore. After a hectic 60 minutes of hurling it ended in a 1-15 to 1-14 win for the Antrim men. Thank you to the small group of club volunteers who spent a long day at the grounds. Particular thanks to our young hurlers and other youth club members who helped in many different ways and contributed to the successful running of the fixture. We have a great gallery of shots live now on aodhruadh.org.

Ladies
The Lidl LGFA promotion has commenced and this year it sees clubs now in with a chance to win sets of jerseys and cash, depending on how many stamps are collected between now and 16th March. With Aodh Ruadh entering two under 14 teams this year an extra set of jerseys would be very much appreciated! We ask that anyone who shops in Lidl go into the Lidl App and select the club via the in-app survey. This can be done by selecting Donegal and then Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon as your club, just be sure you select the correct option as there are two Aodh Ruadhs on the app! All stamps you collect will then go towards the club. Everyone's support is needed to get as much as we can for the club and your support is greatly appreciated!

Owen Roe's quiz
The Thursday quiz returns to Owen Roe's with this week's quiz being hosted by Scoil Chaitriona. The action starts at 9.30pm with teams of four just €5 per person. There will be a raffle, spot prizes and lots of fun on the night with all proceeds going directly to the school.

Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Day once again saw the town staging a fantastic parade with plenty of colour and craic. It was great to see the parade so well supported by spectators and floats. As usual, our young footballers and hurlers came out in large numbers for the parade. Well done to all who helped make the day such a fun and enjoyable occasion. Thanks especially to all those who helped pull together a great display by the club. We will have a great colourful gallery of pictures from the day up on aodhruadh.org in the next few days.

Suim agat sa Ghaeilge?
Interested in using your own level of Irish in a relaxed, enjoyable conversation group? Aodh Ruadh invite you to Gaeilge do gach duine in Dorrian's Hotel, Ballyshannon. Join us this Thursday from 8pm to 9.15pm. Admission is free of charge. All levels of Irish welcome. Join in, listen, whatever you are comfortable with. Bain triail as, Beidh fáilte romhat.

Ballyshannon bingo
Well done to Joan Keaveney on scooping last week's Bingo jackpot. The new €1,000 spring Snowball rolled over again and is now in play on 50 numbers, with Frances Brennan taking the €100 house on that game. The other house winners were Packie Johnston, Anne Gallagher, Martin Travers, Michelle Alonso, Eileen Keown and Kathleen McGrory (shared), Suzanne Cassidy, Christina Mulligan and Caroline Murphy (Shared). The €50 lines were won by Jude Rooney and Patsy McShea. The other line winners were Patricia Downey, Molly Ferguson, Anne Gallagher and Marina Kerrigan (Shared), Maureen Coughlin, Laurence McMenamin, David Percival, Madeline Gibbions, Gerard Cullen and Dylan Withers. The free books were won by Marie Ward and Regina Dolan. The Stand-Up game was won by Brian Monaghan. We're back at it again this Tuesday, with a venue change, as we are in the Coláiste Cholmcille Hall - with €2,900 to play for, including the €1,000 Snowball, €500 50/50 Jackpot and €330 Lucky Numbers game. Doors open 7.45pm for eyes down 8.30pm. As always spread the word and bring a friend, books only €10 for a great night out!

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