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24 June 2024

Football
Aodh Ruadh's undefeated run through the 2025 season continued last week, but successive draws against Gaeil Fhánada (1-11 to 1-11) and Muff (0-17 to 2-11) have dented promotion hopes. Automatic promotion is now out of our hands, and we are reliant on Naomh Muire and Dungloe dropping points. Failing that we will finish in third place and go into the promotion-relegation play-off, which, as we know from last year, did Termon no harm.
On a brighter note the reserves have their final place booked with plenty to spare. Thumping wins over Gaeil Fhánada (2-18 to 0-7) and Muff (2-7 to 7-11) saw them continue their victory romp through the division, making it 11 wins from 11 outings.
There's a break now until the final round of games on the weekend of July 12th / 13th, when Aodh Ruadh will be travelling to Convoy to take on Saint Mary's.

The minor's season gets under way this Wednesday when Four Masters are the guests in Father Tierney Park for a 7pm throw-in. Best of luck to team and management for the coming season.

The under 16s are opening their Division 2 championship campaign next Monday when they travel to Magheragallon to face Gaoth Dobhair at 7pm.

Our under 14 White squad faced Na Rossa at home, in their final Southern Regional Board Division 4 match. Na Rossa came out on top despite our boys never giving up. The Ballyshannon Green squad faced Naomh Columba, also in their final Southern Regional Board Division 1/2 match. A tight match was expected, and that was how it panned out. Despite two early second half goals for Naomh Columba, the Ernesiders battled back strongly, and they went into injury time a point up. However Naomh Columba finished strongly and won by two points. Both squads now await their next fixtures to be announced, hopefully in the coming week.

The under 10s welcomed Four Masters to Father Tierney Park on Tuesday evening where 37 boys played full game time over four pitches. On Saturday, they welcomed Brendan Drummond for a fun session. This week's training continues on Tuesday evening at Coláiste Colmcille from 7pm to 8pm. There will be no games now for the next two weeks.

Well done to our under 8 footballers who had a great run out against Devenish in Garrison recently. Training continues at 7pm on Friday.

Ladies
This coming Sunday we have a double header in Father Tierney Park with the Division 1 team back in action against Dungloe in Father Tierney Park for a 10am throw-in. That game is followed the Division 3 clash of Aodh Ruadh and Saint Michael's at 11.30am.

Our under 16s came up short in last in last Tuesday's under 16 Division 1 semi-final. MacCumhaill's just had a bit too much fire power as they ran out 7-10 to 2-9 winners. Finishing in the top four teams in the county is a great achievement and the team and management have really worked hard this season. We thank the players and mentors for all their efforts in 2025.

The under 14s fixtures against Saint Eunan's didn't go ahead so the team are really looking forward to their next assignment against Moville next Monday.

We had a great day in Convoy at the all-county under 10 blitz with two teams togged out on a warm Saturday afternoon. We finished the first half of season with a fun session with Brian Roper and will return on Monday 14th July. Enjoy the break everyone and thank you to all who have helped out.

Under 8 training continues this week on Tuesday at 6pm at Coláiste Cholmcille.

Hurling
Our senior hurlers are due to return to action this Friday with their opening game of the intermediate championship. They are set to host Four Masters in Father Tierney Park with the action getting under way at 7.30pm.

The Juvenile Hurling committee are pleased to launch their annual trip to Croke Park for the hurling semi-final with Kilkenny taking on Tipperary on Sunday, 6th July. The full price is yet to be confirmed, but we are hoping to have it as close to last year's prices (€70 per adult and €30 per under 16) as possible. Contact Orla Bannon on 086-8035316 to book your spot.

Our under 12s had a great evening of action at the all-county blitz in Convoy last Thursday. The team played five games against MacCumhaill's, Carndonagh, Buncrana, Setanta and Saint Eunan's.

On Sunday morning all ages continue to train at 11.45am, with the under 12s having their mid-week slot at 5.45pm on Tuesday.

Condolences
Aodh Ruadh would like to extend our sincere sympathies to the Sheerin family on the passing of Jim Sheerin. A winning Bakery Cup captain in his day, Jim went on to line out for the club, and the Sheerin clan have played a huge part in the club down the years in various capacities. We are all thinking of the family and their wide circle of friends at this sad time.

Summer Camp
The annual Aodh Ruadh Summer Camp returns on Monday, 3rd July and runs to Friday, 7th July for boys and girls aged four and upwards. Activities run from 10am to 1.30pm each day and include skills training, fun and games, Gaelic football, camogie, rounders, hurling and lots more. The cost per session per week is €60 per child. We have reduced rates available for parents or guardians sending more than one child. Two children €110. Three children €150. For more information contact Sarah Drummond on 083-8648342.

Monthly Executive Committee meeting
The monthly club executive committee meeting takes place this Thursday in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh at 8.30pm. All committee members are asked to attend. Items for any other business should be with Club Secretary Louise Larkin by 2pm on Wednesday.

Ballyshannon Bingo
Our jackpot was won at last weeks Bingo with Geraldine Keane taking the spoils. Our Summer Snowball rolls on for another week, and is in play now for €1,300 on 53 numbers, with Sarah Brady taking the €100 prize in that game. Our other house winners were Patsy Dowds, Eamon Maguire, Mary Roper (plus a cuddly toy win), Maureen Coughlin, Ursula Williamson, Mary McGloin, Mary Keane, and Anthony Mulhern. The Stand Up game was won by Mary Donagher, and our free books went to Patsy McShea and Kathleen Kennedy. Our €50 lines in game six and 10 went to Gerard Cullen (with another line too) and Ann Mulhern. The other line winners were Mary Cox, Selina McManus, Angela Gaye, Michelle Quinn, Edmund Brennan, Caroline Murphy, Noelle Carr and Ann Herron (Shared), and Tina Gannon. We do it all again this Tuesday night at 8.30pm at the Abbey Centre, with doors open from 7.45pm. Books are great value at just €10 for that super prize fund of including €1,300 Snowball, €500 50/50 Jackpot and €330 Lucky Numbers game. Come along and spread the word!

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