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23 July 2024

Win All-Ireland final tickets
Aodh Ruadh are running an All-Ireland ticket fund-raiser. We have two All-Ireland final tickets up for grabs with a hotel stay included. Tickets are €20 or three for €50 and can be bought online from Klubfunder.com or by contacting Lisa McTernan (085-1061456) or Johnny Gethins (086-2474060).

Football
It's hard to know what to say as the club reflects on a harrowing loss in Sunday's relegation / promotion play-off game. It's a very very difficult defeat to absorb on a number of levels, but at this stage we can only dust ourselves down and turn our sights on the senior championship. The pattern for the game in Glenties was set early, with Termon reeling off three unanswered points. David Dolan hoisted over for Aodh Ruadh's first score after good work by Senan Rooney in the 12th minute, but Termon got an instant response to make it 0-4 to 0-1. Termon's capacity to quickly reply to Aodh Ruadh scores would be a pronounced pattern in this game. Jack Gallagher then fisted over after Aodh Ruadh failed to find the net on two occasions, but Termon again came back with a quick point in reply. The Ballyshannon lads were working hard though and were rewarded with a 17th minute goal. A ball in from Nathan Boyle was fetched well by David Drummond who fed off to David Dolan who battered to the back of the net. Termon did edge back in front with a good point from out on the wing, but this time it was the Ernesiders with the instant reply, a booming shot from David Dolan. Diarmaid McInerney then floated over a beauty of a free to give his side the lead for the first time. That was followed by an excellent long range free from Jack Gallagher. With three minutes to the break Aodh Ruadh looked to be in charge, but Termon quickly turned things around with 1-3 in the space of four minutes to lead by 1-8 to 1-5 at the turnaround. Aodh Ruadh needed a big start to the second half, but it never materialised and in truth Ballyshannon never troubled Termon at all in this period. In a low scoring third quarter the Burn Road men hit two points before Philip Patton flighted over his side's sole score in the moving period. Jack Gallagher registered two points from dead balls as the game moved into the final 15 minutes to trim the deficit back to a goal. Termon were able to push clear again all to easily though, going the length of the pitch to find the net in the 52nd minute. Nathan Boyle did fire over a reply, but Termon quickly cancelled that out with interest and by now the clock was Aodh Ruadh's enemy. David Dolan landed a free a minute from time, but, frustratingly, Termon were again able to almost immediately hit an answering point. As Aodh Ruadh desperately chased goals in the dying moments a Niall Murray shot was deflected over the bar. That was to prove Ballyshannon's last scoring contribution to Division 1 football in 2024, as Marc Brown's whistle brought a to close the club's brief three-year tenure in Division 1. A precipitous and deeply demoralising fall after two seasons which had seen the club narrowly miss out on a league final place. The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Aaron Cullen; Ryan Keenaghan, Conor Patton, Eoghan Kelly; Michael McKenna, Eddie Lynch, Johnny Gethins; Cian Dolan, Eamonn McGrath; Diarmaid McInerney (0-1f), Darren Drummond, Senan Rooney; Jack Gallagher (0-4, 2f), David Dolan (1-3, 1f), Nathan Boyle (0-1). Subs: Niall Murray (0-1) for Senan Rooney half-time, Philip Patton (0-1) for Diarmaid McInerney 36 minutes, Matt Gillespie for Cian Dolan 39 minutes, Darragh Flood Dolan for Michael McKenna 45 minutes, Donagh McIntyre for Jack Gallagher 56 minutes.

The next competitive action for our minors is scheduled for Monday, 29th July, away against Glenfin.

Our under 16 boys took on Saint Naul's last Monday evening in Mountcharles in a rescheduled Southern Board league match. Our lads put in a much improved performance and ran out 4-13 to 2-6 winners. If the senior result against Termon left disappointment, the under 16s made up for that somewhat when they delivered a full-hearted display to come out on top against the Burn Road men in an entertaining league tussle on Monday evening. MJ Ward started the scoring shortly after the throw-in with a free after drawing a foul. Joe Gibbions doubled the lead in the seventh minute with a classy left footed effort from range with Gareth Brennan repeating the dose 30 seconds later. Gibbions then sent over the game's first placed ball score in the ninth minute as Aodh Ruadh moved four points clear. Termon opened their account 12 minutes in, and shortly after they could have been level were it not for an outstanding reaction save from Corey Sheridan. Instead Aodh Ruadh hit the quarter hour mark with a restored four point cushion, MJ Ward sending over after a heavy challenge on Sean O'Neill. Termon responded with a free after 19 minutes and three minutes later were denied a goal only by another point blank stop from Sheridan. The hosts kept the score board ticking over after a foul on Max Roper was clinically converted by MJ Ward. Termon did notch a point from play five minutes from the half-time oranges and followed that up with a fine effort three minutes later. However the last say of the half fittingly went the way of MJ Ward who won his free when through on goal and tapped over to leave it 0-7 to 0-4 at the break. Termon grabbed the first score on the resumption, but that was quickly off-set by a fine solo effort from Sean O'Neill. Termon tagged on another point, but the homesters came back with a magnificent free from Joe Gibbions. He was on the mark from dead ball once more as the clock ticked into the 40th minute. Termon hit their third point of the half three minutes later to cut the hosts lead to two points. Aodh Ruadh needed a response at this point and they got it when Callum Dorrian was alert to the ball as it came back off the post. Dorrian drew the keeper and slipped off for Corey Sheridan to palm past his goal-keeping counterpart to make it 1-10 to 0-8. A fine lofted effort from Finn Doogan was answered by 1-3 on the spin from Termon as the visitors levelled the game in fine fashion with eight minutes left to play. MJ Ward edged his side back in front after Joe Gibbions did really well to win the free, and Ward then followed that up with a fine shot from play. Termon kept up the heat with a point, but Aodh Ruadh responded in great style with a laser-guided kick out from Anthony Duffy won by Finn Doogan who picked out Corey Sheridan. Sheridan then closed in on the posts and made sure of his score. Ballyshannon then won the kick out and Sean O'Neill came bursting through to fist over and make it 1-15 to 1-12 with four minutes left. That was to be the last scoring action as Aodh Ruadh secured a well-deserved, but hard-earned victory. Corey Sheridan excelled at both ends of the field, while the back line of Daithi Sheerin, Fionn Hartin and Aaron McLoone stood up well when tested by their Termon counterparts. Sean O'Neill had an outstanding game in the middle of the park, while Joe Gibbions was the creative fulcrum in the final third. Meanwhile MJ Ward's clinical shooting was arguably the difference between the sides. The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows Corey Sheridan (1-1); Aaron McLoone, Daithi Sheerin, Fionn Hartin; Oisin McCadden, Gareth Brennan (0-2, 1f), Eoghan 'Blake' Gallagher; Antoin Duffy, Sean O'Neill (0-2); Joe Gibbions (0-3f), Eoghan Gallagher, Eoghan McCadden; Callum Dorrian, MJ Ward (0-6, 4f), Max Roper. Subs: Anthony Duffy for Max Roper, Finn Doogan (0-1) for Eoghan McCadden, Darragh McCready for Eoghan Gallagher, Ethan Kerrigan for Gareth Brennan (injured), Dara Vaughan, Anton O'Loughlin, Turlough Hughes.

Under 14 training continues this Thursday from 6pm to 7pm.

Our under 12 Team 1 are starting their All-County league Division 1 on Friday with a home game against Saint Eunan's at 7pm. Teams 2 and 3 will be in action the following Friday. Training continues as normal on Tuesday at 6pm for all.

The under 10s will host the annual Mick Shannon memorial blitz on Saturday 27th July from 12pm to 3pm. Eight clubs will participate in what promises to be an exciting day of football. Training continues on Tuesday evening at Coláiste Cholmcille from 7pm to 8pm.

Our under 8s had a fantastic morning of football when they attended a blitz in Saint Naul's on Saturday morning. We had two teams playing on the day, with 24 young footballers, each playing four games each. Our hosts provided refreshments for all the players, and Peadar Mogan was on hand to present the players with medals. A big thank you to our hosts for organising such a great day on and off the pitch.

Many thanks to Anthony McGrath who gave a Coach the Coaches session on Saturday. It was an enjoyable and informative workshop on attacking play, which was well attended by our underage coaches.

Ladies
Aodh Ruadh warmed up for their Division 1 league final this weekend with a challenge on Sunday morning against a Four Masters side also preparing for a league decider. The hosts took a one point win in what was a useful work out for both sides. The league final takes place this Sunday at 12.30pm in MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey. Aodh Ruadh will be taking on Termon, and a big showing of Ballyshannon support would be very much appreciated by this hard-working panel of ladies.

The minor ladies travelled to Glenfin on Thursday afternoon for their deferred league fixture. Aodh Ruadh had the better of exchanges against a home side who gave their all throughout. The Shamettes hit the ground running with an Aoife Travers point 20 seconds in followed by a goal from Cadhla Dolan 30 seconds later. Ciara Larkin added another goal a couple of minutes afterwards before Glenfin registered their first point of the day on five minutes. Aodh Ruadh piled on the scores for the next 15 minutes with Cadhla Dolan in unstoppable form and Andrea Moore and Emma O'Donnell also finding the mark. The homesters came back with a couple of scores in response, but replies from Emily McNamee, Emma O'Donnell and Ciara Larkin helped Aodh Ruadh hit the break with a 3-14 to 3-1 lead. Aodh Ruadh picked up where they left off with the irrepressible Emma O'Donnell opening the second half scoring and Caitlyn Gallagher pointing before Niamh Duffy slipped a delicious shot to the net. From there to the finish the scores were more evenly shared with Cadhla Dolan, Emily McNamee and Faye Gillespie all on the mark for the visitors. Caitlin McGuinness was very assured in defence, where Sophia Mulligan also put in a determined shirt, while Ellen Monaghan a real dynamo in midfield. In the attack Emma O'Donnell was a powerful outlet with Cadhla Dolan and Ciara Larkin in champagne form. The Aodh Ruadh team was as follows: Tara Gallagher; Jessica O'Mahoney, Katie McGowan, Eimear McDevitt; Caitlin McGuinness, Lauren Foy, Megan Murphy; Andrea Moore, Dáirín Sweeny; Caitlyn Gallagher, Ciara Larkin, Hannah McGuinness; Niamh Duffy, Cadhla Dolan. Subs: Aodhbha O'Donnell, Ellen Monaghan, Emily McNamee, Emma O'Donnell, Faye Gillespie, Laoise Foy, Sophia Mulligan. The minors are entertaining Kilcar in Father Tierney Park this Tuesday at 7pm.

Hurling
This Saturday sees our senior hurlers going into Intermediate League action as they make the trip to Dungloe to take on Gaoth Dobhair / Dungloe at 7.30pm. Best of luck to management and team.

The minors clocked up a good win over Setanta on Thursday evening. Well done to all the panel and to coaches Daithi and Danny. We have a gallery of shots from the game live on aodhruadh.org. The team await confirmation of their next fixture.

The under 16s will welcome Carndonagh to Father Tierney Park on Thursday. It's the last all-county league game for these lads and they'll be aiming to maintain their unbeaten streak. Best of luck to Paul, Mark and all the boys.

The under 12s will travel to the Cross to take on Setanta in their last league match. They too will be hoping to maintain their recent good form. Best of luck to Patrick, Rob and all the team.

Under 10s training continues from 5.45pm on Thursday and 11.45am on Sundays.

Our under 8s continue training from 11.45am on Sundays.

First annual hurling summer camp
The Juvenile Hurling Committee is delighted to announce its first annual hurling summer camp. It is open to all of our existing hurlers, as well as any potential new hurlers from ages 6 to 12. After an extremely exciting All-Ireland decider we're sure there are plenty of mini Tony Kellys eager to take their first steps in the game! The camp will be packed with fun activities for all abilities and runs from Wednesday 14th of August to Friday 16th August from 9.30am to 1pm each day. Thank you to Kevin Loughlin of VKG Limited and Adrian Reynolds of RENSPORT Finishes for their generous sponsorship of the camp. If you would like more information, please contact John Larkin on 086-1076883.

Camogie
Underage camogie continues this Wednesday evening on the top pitch at Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh from 7pm to 8pm. All are welcome.

Club executive committee meeting
The July club executive committee meeting will take place this Thursday, 25th July, at 9pm in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh. All committee members are asked to attend. Items for Any Other Business should be with club secretary Ciara Larkin by 2pm on Wednesday.

Ballyshannon Bingo
Well done to Marie Reynolds on winning last week's Bingo Jackpot on Tuesday, 16th July. The €1,000 Snowball survived with the €100 game going to Kitty McCann. The other house winners were Jean Brolly, Brenda Carty and Molly Kerrigan shared, as did Mary McGonigle and Ann Patterson on Game 3, Noeleen Peoples (with a line), Christina Mulligan, Conor Falloon and Tracy Singh shared Game 8, with Ann Marie Greene winning Game 9. The €50 lines were won by Molly Ferguson (with 2 other lines) and Mark Newell, with the usual lines won by Patrick Gallagher, Carmel McCadden, Ann Graham, Anne Granaghan, Mary Cleary, Marie Ward, Edmund Brennan, Tracy Rami and Conor Gallagher. The €150 Stand Up Game was shared by Margaret Meehan and Anne Lowther. So with the €1,000 Summer Snowball rolling on another week to 48 numbers, we again play for a great €2,850 prize fund including the €500 50/50 Jackpot, €330 Lucky Numbers Game and other great prizes. Why not come along on Tuesday night to Abbey Centre Bingo for a great night. Doors open 7.45pm for eyes down at 8.30pm. Books only €10 for 10 games with all those great prizes! Spread the word!

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