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DECEMBER
- 4 December
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Football
Senior manager James O'Donnell told the club executive on Thursday that he and his management team are standing down and will not be seeking reappointment. James and his back room team had great success over his term as manager. He steered the club from Division 2 to Division 1 after ten years out of the top flight. He also took us to this year's intermediate county final for the first time since 2012. Senior football has improved greatly under his watch. We wish James and all the members of the back room team all the best into the future. We are now inviting expressions of interest in the post of senior manager to be emailed to secretary.aodhruadh.donegal@gaa.ie. The past year showed we didn't look out of place in Division 1. We have an exciting young team and there are great hopes for the 2019 season, so it's a great opportunity for an ambitious manager.Well done to Gaoth Dobhair on bringing back the Donegal's first Ulster club senior football championship title since Saint Joseph's triumph in 1975.
National Club Draw tickets available, now with big local prizes
The club is asking all members, players, former players and supporters at home and abroad to help it maximise the sale of Club National GAA Draw tickets over the coming weeks. There is an array of wonderful prizes in the National Draw. This year they will be complimented by a fantastic array of prizes exclusively for those purchasing from Aodh Ruadh ticket sellers. Many sponsored, these include two overnight stays in a classic room and breakfast with one dinner in The Croke Park Hotel for two people; A trailer load of firewood; A pair of tickets for either 2019 hurling or football finals; Overnight and breakfast in Wellington Park Hotel, Belfast; Two tickets for the 2019 All-Ireland camogie final; A €250 his and hers hamper from Cara Pharmacy; Four tickets for the 2019 Rory Gallagher Festival; Two tickets for the 2019 All-Ireland Ladies Football Final; A White Hotel Group voucher for three nights B&B and two dinners for two people your choice of Lisdoonvarna or the Earl of Desmond, Tralee.
Tickets are €10 each with five in a book. We urgently need people to step forward and push the sale of this draw as ALL proceeds stay within the club. The funds raised will be retained to provide initial partnership funding to match the €100,000 grant aid negotiated for the provision of a new sand-based playing surface on Father Tierney Park, such a central part of GAA life in the northwest.National Draw Committee
There will be a short meeting of the National Club Draw committee at 8.30pm this Wednesday in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh.Juvenile Hurling
Aodh Ruadh Juvenile Hurling Committee in association with Ulster GAA are hosting an interesting coaching development course this Thursday, 6th December, in Creevy NS starting at 7.30 pm. This course will focus on the transition from ground hurling to airborne, concentrating on lifting and striking. Anyone interested in doing this course should contact John Rooney on 086-2587793.Ladies
Congratulations to the Coláiste Cholmcille under 16.5 ladies team who secured their place in the Ulster finals after a determined victory over Saint Mary's, Coleraine in the semi-final. The game was played in very difficult conditions, but the Ballyshannon girls won on a scoreline of 6-8 to 2-2.Aodh Ruadh gear
Chris Kelly is holding sizing session for Aodh Ruadh gear this Tuesday 4th December and Wednesday 5th December from 6pm to 7pm in Aras Aoidh Ruadh. Please note, full payment is required on all orders. We also have a few other items of Aodh Ruadh gear available to purchase at the minute. Aodh Ruadh hats in adult or kids sizes are now available to order and you can see samples on the Aodh Ruadh CLG Facebook page. These are €20 each or five €90. Orders for these can be placed with Lisa McTernan, Kerry Ryan or Alan Sweeny or on Facebook. Order now for Christmas delivery. Profit from sales of hats will go to Bord na nÓg. Coláiste Cholmcille company Tharr an mbarr Sports are also offering Aodh Ruadh socks. Kids sizes from 1-5 are priced €10 while adult sizes from 6-12 are priced €12. Place your order on the Tharr an mbarr Sports page on Facebook.Social diary
The Millstone Reunion looks like being one of the highlights of the festive period. Dodgy music! Questionable fashion! Relive the memories in Dicey Reilly's on Saturday 29th December at 9pm. That extravaganza is followed by annual Aodh Ruadh dinner dance on January 19th in Dorrian's Hotel.Club newsletter
The latest edition of the GAA club newsletter is now live and makes for interesting reading with articles on the GAA's spending on club infrastrasture, info on the National Club Draw, a report on UNESCO's decision to award Intangible Cultural Heritage status to hurling, a report on the GAA's partnership with RTE's Operation Transformation and Get Ireland Walking, as well as the 2019 GAA Master Fixture Schedule.Abbey Centre Bingo
The latest bingo thousandaire is Mary Kilfedder of Belleek who scooped the November Big Bingo super jackpot of €1,000, congratulations Mary. Darren Gethins took home €210 including a €150 house. Jean Murray and Patsy McShea also won €150 houses. Breedge Gormley and Sheena Newell were among the €100 house winners. The stand up game prize of €150 went to Nuala McDermott. The snowball had no winner so rises to €550 on 47 numbers or less. Bingo as usual this Friday at the Abbey Centre at 9pm, books cost just €10 with a €2,000 prize fund up for grabs.
- 11 December
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National Club Draw tickets available, now with big local prizes
The club is asking all members, players, former players and supporters at home and abroad to help it maximise the sale of Club National GAA Draw tickets over the coming weeks. There is an array of wonderful prizes in the National Draw. This year they will be complimented by a fantastic array of prizes exclusively for those purchasing from Aodh Ruadh ticket sellers. Many sponsored, these include two overnight stays in a classic room and breakfast with one dinner in The Croke Park Hotel for two people; A trailer load of firewood; A pair of tickets for either 2019 hurling or football finals; Overnight and breakfast in Wellington Park Hotel, Belfast; Two tickets for the 2019 All-Ireland camogie final; A €250 his and hers hamper from Cara Pharmacy; Four tickets for the 2019 Rory Gallagher Festival; Two tickets for the 2019 All-Ireland Ladies Football Final; A White Hotel Group voucher for three nights B&B and two dinners for two people your choice of Lisdoonvarna or the Earl of Desmond, Tralee.
Tickets are €10 each with five in a book. We urgently need people to step forward and push the sale of this draw as ALL proceeds stay within the club. The funds raised will be retained to provide initial partnership funding to match the €100,000 grant aid negotiated for the provision of a new sand-based playing surface on Father Tierney Park, such a central part of GAA life in the northwest.National Draw Committee
A meeting of the National Draw Committee will take place at 9pm this Wednesday in the Bridgend.Football
There will be a meeting in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh on Tuesday, 11th December, at 7pm to discuss minor football for the coming season. The meeting is open to anyone eligible to play in 2019. Spread the word, the more the merrier. Contact Peter Boyle or Brian McGuinness for further information.Juvenile Hurling
The Juvenile Hurling Committee's annual Christmas Fun Quiz takes place on Thursday 20th December in Owen Roe's starting at 9.30pm. This is always a great night's craic with lots of raffle prizes. So come along with a few friends for a great night of fun and laughter.We're delighted to announce the launch of our annual Last One Standing competition for the upcoming National Football League. Once again Liam Gallen has come on board as our sponsor and we are very grateful for his continued support. Test out your expertise as a pundit, get your entry in and you could win €250 and the bragging rights of being the Last One Standing.
Ladies
Congratulations to Caitlin McGarrigle, Eilish Gallagher, Orla Keon and Tia McFarland who have been selected for the Donegal under 16 squad for the 2019 Ulster championship. Well deserved selection for four superb footballers.Best of luck to the Coláiste Cholmcille under 16.5 ladies team who take on Armagh outfit Saint Patrick's High School, Keady in their Ulster final at Garvaghey this Wednesday, 11.15am.
Aodh Ruadh gear
We have a few items of Aodh Ruadh gear available to purchase at the minute. Aodh Ruadh hats in adult or kids sizes are now available to order and you can see samples on the Aodh Ruadh CLG Facebook page. These are €20 each or five €90. Orders for these can be placed with Lisa McTernan, Kerry Ryan or Alan Sweeny or on Facebook. Order now for Christmas delivery. Profit from sales of hats will go to Bord na nÓg. Coláiste Cholmcille company Tharr an mbarr Sports are also offering Aodh Ruadh socks. Kids sizes from 1-5 are priced €10 while adult sizes from 6-12 are priced €12. Place your order on the Tharr an mbarr Sports page on Facebook.Social diary
The Millstone Reunion looks like being one of the highlights of the festive period. Dodgy music! Questionable fashion! Relive the memories in Dicey Reilly's on Saturday 29th December at 9pm. That extravaganza is followed by annual Aodh Ruadh dinner dance on January 19th in Dorrian's Hotel.Abbey Centre Bingo
Last week's €400 jackpot was won by Mary Gallagher of Laghey. The stand-up game prize of €120 was won by Josie Lynch. Jack McCadden won €100 and Rex, the spot prize Teddy, checking out on 42. Susanna Cassidy, Florence McMenamin and Mags and Jack were also €100 house winners, with Mary Butler, Packie Johnson and Peggy Coughlin amongst the €70 house winners. There was no winner of the snowball so it rolls up to €550 this week. Bingo as usual at 9pm this Friday night at the Abbey Centre, books priced just €10. A date for the diary, the bumper Christmas Bingo will be held on Friday 21st with a €500 jackpot and all €100 houses, plus plenty of great spot prizes. Books will be just €10.
- 18 December
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Football
Last Friday saw the appointment of Barry Ward and Philip O'Reilly as joint senior team managers. Both men have served the club with distinction down the years and come into the post with a wealth of experience. We wish them the very best of luck in the coming season.National Club Draw tickets available, now with big local prizes
The club is asking all members, players, former players and supporters at home and abroad to help it maximise the sale of Club National GAA Draw tickets over the coming weeks. There is an array of wonderful prizes in the National Draw. This year they will be complimented by a fantastic array of prizes exclusively for those purchasing from Aodh Ruadh ticket sellers. Many sponsored, these include two overnight stays in a classic room and breakfast with one dinner in The Croke Park Hotel for two people; A trailer load of firewood; A pair of tickets for either 2019 hurling or football finals; Overnight and breakfast in Wellington Park Hotel, Belfast; Two tickets for the 2019 All-Ireland camogie final; A €250 his and hers hamper from Cara Pharmacy; Four tickets for the 2019 Rory Gallagher Festival; Two tickets for the 2019 All-Ireland Ladies Football Final; A White Hotel Group voucher for three nights B&B and two dinners for two people your choice of Lisdoonvarna or the Earl of Desmond, Tralee.
Tickets are €10 each with five in a book. We urgently need people to step forward and push the sale of this draw as ALL proceeds stay within the club. The funds raised will be retained to provide initial partnership funding to match the €100,000 grant aid negotiated for the provision of a new sand-based playing surface on Father Tierney Park, such a central part of GAA life in the northwest.Calling Aodh Ruadh exiles
You can still support Aodh Ruadh Club Draw if you are away from Ballyshannon. Club supporters and people with Ballyshannon connections living away from Donegal can support our draw by e-mailing Secretary Lisa McTernan at secretary.aodhruadh.donegal@gaa.ie or Vice-Chairman Tom Daly at ftdaly@hotmail. com. You can set out your own proposal for payment and ticket counterfoils will be scanned and e-mailed to you.Juvenile Hurling
The Juvenile Hurling Committee's annual Christmas Fun Quiz takes place this Thursday in Owen Roe's starting at 9.30pm. This is always a great night's craic with lots of raffle prizes such as vouchers, bottles of spirits, bags of coal, etc. So come along with a few friends for a great night of fun and laughter. If you can't make the quiz you can get your raffle tickets off any of the Juvenile Hurling committee.We're delighted to announce the launch of our annual Last One Standing competition for the upcoming National Football League. Once again Liam Gallen has come on board as our sponsor and we are very grateful for his continued support. Test out your expertise as a pundit, get your entry in and you could win €250 and the bragging rights of being the Last One Standing. Forms are available now from any member of the Juvenile Hurling committee.
Ladies
Aodh Ruadh senior ladies will be fielding a team in 2019. The Ladies committee will be meeting shortly with any players interested in playing senior football in the coming year. Date, time and venue for the meeting remain to be confirmed, but keep an eye on club notes and the Aodh Ruadh CLG Facebook page for details.Congratulations to the Coláiste Cholmcille u16.5 girls who captured the Ulster title last Wednesday. The side had to weather bitter conditions and a tough challenge from St Patrick's, Keady, to claim the provincial title at Garvaghey. The Ballyshannon college faced into a slight wind in the first half and much of the heavy-lifting for victory was done in this period. Coláiste Cholmcille needed an early goal from Orla Keon to help keep in the game as Keady opened with a real flurry. After that the Donegal girls settled and great defending from captain Tia McFarland, Lucy McGlynn, Caitlin McGarrigle and Síofra Hughes ensured the Donegal girls kept a clean sheet right up to the interval. Shortly before the break Katie O'Brien dropped a shot into the back of the net which gave Coláiste Cholmcille a great lift as the sides turned around with Coláiste leading their Orchard rivals 2-3 to 0-6. Coláiste Cholmcille had the benefit of the breeze in the second half, but St Patrick's continued to put up dogged resistance. However the pressure eventually told and Keady conceded a penalty which was expertly dispatched by Caitlin McGarrigle. With the Ernesiders continuing to pick off points from Aoibheann McGarrigle and Katie O'Brien, conviction started to ebb from St Pat's challenge. A goal in the last ten minutes from Ella Clancy put the seal on a marvellous victory for Coláiste Cholmcille. The final whistle unleashed great scenes of euphoria from the players and big Donegal support present at the Tyrone Centre of Excellence. Lucy McGlynn was selected as player of the match and shortly after Tia McFarland received the trophy shortly before being engulfed by her jubilant team-mates. The Coláiste Cholmcille team was almost entirely Aodh Ruadh players and was as follows, Bridín Maguire; Ciara Caldwell, Tia McFarland, Síofra Hughes, Lucy McGlynn, Caitlin McGarrigle, Eilish Gallagher, Caoimhe Hughes-O'Brien, Lorraine Oates; Sarah Jane Keon, Ella Clancy, Katie McMullin; Aoibheann McGarrigle, Katie O'Brien, Orla Keon. Subs used: Demi McFarland, Emer O'Brien, Ciara Gillespie.
Christmas Bumper Bingo
The Abbey Centre Christmas Bumper Bingo will take place this Friday in the Abbey Centre. There will be a mighty €2,550 prize fund including the €500 jackpot game and €600 snowball. All house prizes will be €100. We also have heaps of great spot prizes on offer after every house and line, including the turkey, food, fuel, shopping and dinner vouchers, drinks and sweet treats. A huge thank you goes to all our local sponsors for their generosity. Come along for a great giveaway night. Books are priced just €10. Christmas jumpers and hats welcome. First game at 9pm.Abbey Centre Bingo
Last week's €400 jackpot was won by Margaret Meehan of Belleek. The stand-up game prize of €140 was won by Patricia Kirley. The €575 snowball had no winner so rolls up to €600 for the Christmas big bingo this week. Winners of the €70 houses included Bernie Price and Gerry Quigley, whilst Patsy Dowd, Mary Gallagher, Barney Cullen and Karen Gallagher were amongst the €100 house winners.Aodh Ruadh gear
We have a few items of Aodh Ruadh gear available to purchase at the minute. Aodh Ruadh hats in adult or kids sizes are now available to order and you can see samples on the Aodh Ruadh CLG Facebook page. These are €20 each or five €90. Orders for these can be placed with Lisa McTernan, Kerry Ryan or Alan Sweeny or on Facebook. Order now for Christmas delivery. Profit from sales of hats will go to Bord na nÓg. Coláiste Cholmcille company Tharr an mbarr Sports are also offering Aodh Ruadh socks. Kids sizes from 1-5 are priced €10 while adult sizes from 6-12 are priced €12. Place your order on the Tharr an mbarr Sports page on Facebook.Social diary
The Millstone Reunion looks like being one of the highlights of the festive period. Dodgy music! Questionable fashion! Relive the memories in Dicey Reilly's on Saturday 29th December at 9pm. That extravaganza is followed by annual Aodh Ruadh dinner dance on January 19th in Dorrian's Hotel.Nollaig shona
Aodh Ruadh wishes all associated with the club and everyone in the wider Ballyshannon community a happy, peaceful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
- 25 December
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Aodh Ruadh Festive Fun Quiz
This Thursday night in Dicey's we expect a big Aodh Ruadh turn out for our Table Quiz commencing at 9.15pm. This is a regular table quiz format which will be enjoyed by all. Questions have been set by Paddy Kelly and Quizmaster will be Sylvester Maguire. Proceeds go towards surfacing the fitness trail at Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh where finishing works are currently under way. Come along and bring a few friends. Tables of four and it will be easy to put a table together on the night as this is always a great occasion for people to meet up.Millstone memories
The Millstone Reunion take in Dicey Reilly's this Saturday 29th December at 9pm. A great opportunity to shake your posterior after all the festive feeding.National Club Draw tickets available, now with big local prizes
The club is asking all members, players, former players and supporters at home and abroad to help it maximise the sale of Club National GAA Draw tickets over the coming weeks. There is an array of wonderful prizes in the National Draw. This year they will be complimented by a fantastic array of prizes exclusively for those purchasing from Aodh Ruadh ticket sellers. Many sponsored, these include two overnight stays in a classic room and breakfast with one dinner in The Croke Park Hotel for two people; A trailer load of firewood; A pair of tickets for either 2019 hurling or football finals; Overnight and breakfast in Wellington Park Hotel, Belfast; Two tickets for the 2019 All-Ireland camogie final; A €250 his and hers hamper from Cara Pharmacy; Four tickets for the 2019 Rory Gallagher Festival; Two tickets for the 2019 All-Ireland Ladies Football Final; A White Hotel Group voucher for three nights B&B and two dinners for two people your choice of Lisdoonvarna or the Earl of Desmond, Tralee.
Tickets are €10 each with five in a book. We urgently need people to step forward and push the sale of this draw as ALL proceeds stay within the club. The funds raised will be retained to provide initial partnership funding to match the €100,000 grant aid negotiated for the provision of a new sand-based playing surface on Father Tierney Park, such a central part of GAA life in the northwest.National Club Draw Committee
Next meeting at 8.30pm in Dicey's this Thursday night. All those selling tickets are asked to make a big effort to move things on over the coming days and to begin submitting returns to draw committee members.Calling Aodh Ruadh exiles
You can still support Aodh Ruadh Club Draw if you are away from Ballyshannon. Club supporters and people with Ballyshannon connections living away from Donegal can support our draw by e-mailing Secretary Lisa McTernan at secretary.aodhruadh.donegal@gaa.ie or Vice-Chairman Tom Daly at ftdaly@hotmail. com. You can set out your own proposal for payment and ticket counterfoils will be scanned and e-mailed to you.Aodh Ruadh bobble hats
Thanks to all who have bought the Aodh Ruadh bobble hats to date. We will order one more batch of hats in January for anyone else who would like some. Please leave your name with Alan Sweeny on 086-8052816 with your order. Hats are €20 each or five for €90.Juvenile Hurling
Thanks to all who supported the Juvenile Hurling quiz last Thursday. It was a great night of fun and craic. Many thanks to all the businesses for their generous support which is so much appreciated. Well done to the winning team made up of PJ Buggy, Peter Campbell, Simon Gillespie and DD Drummond. PJ was delighted with the win and to, "Beat Maguire." Well done to Karl Duggan who did a great job as Quizmaster. We raised €815 on the night. Thanks again to all concerned and we wish everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas.Test out your expertise as a football pundit with our annual Last One Standing competition for the upcoming National Football League. Get your entry in and you could win €250 and the bragging rights of being the Last One Standing. Forms are available now from any member of the Juvenile Hurling committee.
December Big Bingo at the Abbey Centre
The December big bingo will take place on Friday night at the Abbey Centre. There'll be a huge prize fund of €3,300 in play, including the €1,000 thousandaire jackpot which must be won, and a €625 snowball. First game at 9pm, books priced €15 or get the book and a half special for just €20.Bumper Christmas Bingo
We had a fantastic Bumper Christmas bingo last Friday night with a heap of great spot prizes given away. A huge thank you to all of our local sponsors, from all the butchers, publicans, restaurants, fuel suppliers, takeaways, beauticians, hairdressers, chemists and shops, all giving generously. Please support them by shopping local this Christmas. The €500 Christmas jackpot was won by Mary Coughlin of Erne Street. The stand-up game had a fine prize of €220 and was won by Molly Kerrigan of Belleek. There was no winner of the snowball so it rolls up to €625 next week.Nollaig shona
Aodh Ruadh wishes all associated with the club and everyone in the wider Ballyshannon community a happy, peaceful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.