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- 5 November
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Ladies
Aodh Ruadh welcomed Cavan champions Killygarry to Ballyshannon for the Ulster club minor ladies quarter-final on a bright autumn Sunday afternoon. It was to prove a hugely entertaining game for the large crowd in Father Tierney Park, with the Breffni kingpins prevailing by the bare minimum. A four goal salvo from the visitors in the first half proved crucial with the Breffni girls going in leading by 1-5 to 4-3. Aodh Ruadh mounted a gutsy second half comeback though with early goals from Orla Keon and Cαit Gillespie catapulting the Ernesiders right back into the reckoning. In the end though Killygarry held on for a 3-9 to 4-7 victory and will face Errigal Ciaran in the Ulster semi-final. The slow start cost Aodh Ruadh, but they can take great pride in manner they dug deep and outscored Killygarry 3-6 to 1-4 from the 17th minute on. The girls showed massive reserves of grit and character. Like the county semi-final and final, this was a superb team performance from Aodh Ruadh. Bridín Maguire was absolutely outstanding between the posts, while Ana Keon gave a ferocious display at full back. Caitlin McGarrigle played one of the best games of her career, eventually coming out on top in a titanic battle against the exceptionally talented Aisling Walls. Lucy McGlynn also grew to dominate as the game wore on. Caoimhe Hughes O'Brien was a dynamic presence in the centre of the park and gave every last shred for the cause. Up front Orla Keon, Grαinne Maguire, Cαit Gillespie and Aoibhínn McGarrigle all stood up and were counted against probably the best defence Aodh Ruadh came up against this season. However, it was the heart and character shown by every single member of the team in difficult circumstances which will be the enduring memory of this game. Best of luck to Killygarry in the remainder of the Ulster series. They played the game in a great spirit and represented their county with style. There is a full match report and pictures from the game live on aodhruadh.org.Football
A well attended Bord na nÓg AGM took place last Friday in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh. With almost 30 present, reports on the previous year's activity were read and considered with some interesting and engaging discussion on the matters arising. The following appointments were made on the evening. Chairman, David O'Donnell; Secretary, Lisa McTernan; Southern Divisional Board Delegate, Damian Conlon. A presentation was made on the implementation of an academy coaching structure in Bord na nÓg to be headed up by Packie McGrath and Benjy Drummond. This was a well-received proposal and appointment of management teams at the various age grades was deferred to allow time for further communication with coaches and facilitate feedback. Anyone interested in coaching and management positions for the 2020 season are asked to contact either David O'Donnell on 087-7972101 or Lisa McTernan on 086-2338636.Coaching course
The club is hosting a child protection course on Friday 15th November in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh, and a foundation level coaching course the following day, Saturday 16th November. Any parent or coach helping out in 2020 must complete the child protection, and we encourage all parents and coaches getting involved with a team next year to sign up for the foundation course also. To register or for further information, contact Packie McGrath on 087-9794696.AGM season
The Aodh Ruadh Club AGM takes place on Sunday 1st December in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh at 5.30pm. Club members can obtain nomination forms and motion forms by contacting club secretary Lisa McTernan. The deadline for submitting both these forms is Friday 22nd November. All committee officers are notified that the deadline for reports is also Friday, 22nd November. Any other business should be notified to Lisa by Thursday 28th November.The Aodh Ruadh Ladies AGM will take place this Saturday at 7pm in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh. Ladies football in the club is in general good health at the minute, and that is thanks to the work of managers, mentors, officers, parents, guardians and, most importantly our brilliant players. We will look back over the efforts of the past year and make plans for 2020. We invite anyone with an interest in the Ladies game in the area to come along on the night.
Congratulations
Well done to David McLoone on his reappointment as County Development Officer for 2020. He has proven himself a great asset to the county in this position and we are proud that he continues a long tradition of service to Donegal GAA in key positions by Aodh Ruadh members.National and Local Draw
Tickets are currently being distributed for the annual National Club Draw. This is effectively three draws in one with fantastic prizes in all three draws for just 10 a ticket. See aodhruadh.org for full details of the prizes available. Proceeds from this draw are ring fenced to build a new playing surface on Father Tierney Park in 2020. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the opening of the ground. Our Park / Development Committee has already secured 100,000 in grant aid towards the project costs and the draw is a critical part of providing matching funding. Initially, we need as many people as possible taking one or two books of five tickets to sell. Any club member can provide tickets or contact anyone of the Draw Committee of Tom Daly, William Doogan, Conal Gallagher, Gerard Ferguson, Paul Gillespie, David McLoone, Sarah Daly, Philip McLoone and Michael Daly. For those not living locally who wish to support the Father Tierney Park project, tickets can be purchased on the Aodh Ruadh page on Klubfunder.com.Dinner Dance
The annual club Dinner Dance will take place on Friday, 6th December. This year we will be in the Sandhouse Hotel, Rossnowlagh, proceedings getting under way at 7pm sharp. The meal will be followed our awards presentations with music by The Show Offs bringing down the curtain on the evening's festivities. Tickets, priced 25, are ONLY available online through the Aodh Ruadh page on Klubfunder.com and are strictly limited to 160, with a significant number having already been snapped up. If anyone is having difficulty with the online purchasing, they should give Lisa McTernan a call on 086-2338636. It has been a successful year for the club on a number of levels so please book early to avoid disappointment.Condolences
Aodh Ruadh extends deepest condolences to the Begley and O'Connor families on the sudden passing of Aisling O'Connor. Our thought and prayers are with Mum Sorcha, Dad David, her sisters Clodagh and Maeve, and her brothers Ciaran and Matthew at this desperately sad time. Funeral arrangements to be announced.Abbey Centre Bingo
Last week's 400 jackpot was won by Margaret O'Connor, Belleek. The stand-up game was won by Oisin McCadden for 140. Ellen Maguire took home two houses for 200 with Patricia Downey, Mary Fletcher, Teresa Ward and Julie Kane also winning 100 houses. Winners of the 70 houses were Marian Deacon, Bernie Price, Ryan Spencer and Angela Gaye. The snowball survived again so rolls to a massive 1,700 this week on 52 numbers or less. Due to the Allingham Festival activities in the Abbey Centre this weekend, please note that bingo this Friday night will be at Colαiste Cholmcille at the usual time of 9pm and will have the full prize fund of 3,400 to play for. Books just 10.
- 12 November
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Hurling
Aodh Ruadh Juvenile Hurling Committee's AGM takes place in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh at 8pm this Thursday, 14th November. We will review a busy 2019 and look ahead to 2020. All interested in underage hurling in the club are welcome and encouraged to come to this meeting.Coaching course
The child protection and foundation coaching course due to take place on this Friday and Saturday have had to be postponed due to unforseen circumstances. However, a coaching workshop will still take place on Saturday from 10am to 1.30pm. This is open to all club coaches, those interested in getting involved in coaching, or any parent willing to help out in the year ahead. To register your interest contact Packie McGrath on 08-79794696.Ladies
There was a healthy attendance at the Ladies AGM last Saturday evening. After a full review of activities in 2019, matters proceeded to the election of officers. The following posts were filled. Secretary, Kathleen McGarrigle; Under 8 management, Caroline McGrath and Eamonn O'Donnell; Under 12 manager, David Downey; Under 13 manager, John Hughes; Under 14 management, Sandra Sheerin, Anton McGloin and Thomas O'Brien; Under 16 management, Paul Gillespie and Sylvester Maguire; Minor and senior management, Paul Gillespie, Sylvester Maguire and Teddy Kane. The posts of under 6 manager, under 10 manager and Chairperson were not filled on the night, although 2018 appointees were to be contacted to see if they intended to continue in post. If interested in these posts please contact a member of the Ladies committee.Club AGM
The Aodh Ruadh Club AGM takes place on Sunday 1st December in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh at 5.30pm. Club members can obtain nomination forms and motion forms by contacting club secretary Lisa McTernan. The deadline for submitting both these forms is Friday 22nd November. All committee officers are notified that the deadline for reports is also Friday, 22nd November. Any other business should be notified to Lisa by Thursday 28th November.National and Local Draw
Tickets are currently being distributed for the annual National Club Draw. This is effectively three draws in one with fantastic prizes in all three draws for just 10 a ticket. See aodhruadh.org for full details of the prizes available. Proceeds from this draw are ring fenced to build a new playing surface on Father Tierney Park in 2020. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the opening of the ground. Our Park / Development Committee has already secured 100,000 in grant aid towards the project costs and the draw is a critical part of providing matching funding. Initially, we need as many people as possible taking one or two books of five tickets to sell. Any club member can provide tickets or contact anyone of the Draw Committee of Tom Daly, William Doogan, Conal Gallagher, Gerard Ferguson, Paul Gillespie, David McLoone, Sarah Daly, Philip McLoone and Michael Daly. For those not living locally who wish to support the Father Tierney Park project, tickets can be purchased on the Aodh Ruadh page on Klubfunder.com.Dinner Dance
The annual club Dinner Dance will take place on Friday, 6th December. This year we will be in the Sandhouse Hotel, Rossnowlagh, proceedings getting under way at 7pm sharp. The meal will be followed our awards presentations with music by The Show Offs bringing down the curtain on the evening's festivities. Tickets, priced 25, are ONLY available online through the Aodh Ruadh page on Klubfunder.com and are strictly limited to 160, with a significant number having already been snapped up. If anyone is having difficulty with the online purchasing, they should give Lisa McTernan a call on 086-2338636. It has been a successful year for the club on a number of levels so please book early to avoid disappointment.Abbey Centre Bingo
A hearty congratulations to Caroline Bushell of Garrison who won the 1,700 snowball at last week's bingo. That topped off a fabulous give-away night with 3,400 in prizes heading out the door. The 400 jackpot was won by Noel Cunningham of Ballyshannon. Hugo Gilmartin won the stand-up game for 150. Winners of the 100 houses included Margaret Kilmartin, Mary B Kerrigan and Kathleen Flanagan. Winners of the 70 houses included Regina Dolan, Sheena Newell, Vincent Keon and Margaret Gilmartin. Bingo returns to the Abbey Centre this Friday night at 9pm with a new snowball starting at 300 as part of an overall prize fund of 2,000. First game at 9pm, books only 10.
- 19 November
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Hurling
The Adult Hurling AGM will take place in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh on Friday at 8pm. All interested in adult hurling in the club are invited to attend this meeting to look back on a successful 2019 and to plan ahead for hopefully what will be a busy 2020 for senior hurling.A small but enthusiastic crowd attended the Juvenile Hurling AGM last Thursday. It commenced with a review of a successful year for underage hurling in the club which saw county titles secured at under 12, under 14, under 16 and minor. After that review, plans were put in place for 2020. The following officers were appointed for next year. Chairman, John Rooney; Vice Chairman, John Larkin; Secretary, Orla Bannon; Assistant Secretary, John McCadden; Lotto Secretary, Teresa Davis; Lotto Assistant, Lorraine Duffy. Management teams remain to be confirmed for next year.
Ulster GAA are delivering coaching workshops focusing on the fundamentals of underage hurling. This is the perfect chance for parents, guardians and new comers to learn the basics of hurling as well as a refresher for all youth coaches. One of these workshops will be run locally, at Creevy National School on Tuesday 10th December at 7pm.
The annual Juvenile Hurling Fun Christmas Quiz will take place in Owen Roe's on Thursday 19th December.
Football
The club is seeking expressions of interest for the post of reserve team manager. Anyone interested in taking up the position is asked to contact secretary Lisa McTernan at secretary.aodhruadh.donegal@gaa.ie.Scór na nÓg
The Scór na nÓg semi-final took place in Glenfin last Friday and Aodh Ruadh were represented in two events - solo singing and the quiz. Sean Maguire made his Scór debut in the solo singing event and sang a beautiful rendition of the song Grace, but unfortunately didn't make it through to the county final. However at the young age of 11 he has many years left at this level. The quiz team of Beth Flood, Laoise Kelly, Emily McHugh and Clodagh O'Connor put in a very strong performance, coming second to a Naomh Columba side which came fourth in the All-Ireland final last year. In previous years this result would have been enough to qualify for the county final, but due to a change in the rules only one team qualified. A special mention to Laoise Kelly who was performing in her final Scór na nÓg quiz as she will be overage next year. The club thanks her for her great commitment and work rate over the last four years.Schools Coach
The club still has an outstanding vacancy for a schools coaching post. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking to get into coaching who fulfils Community Employment Scheme eligibility criteria. Aodh Ruadh has had a number of coaches on this scheme in recent years and all have gone on to secure employment in coaching. Contact Tom Daly if interested.Club AGM
The Aodh Ruadh Club AGM takes place on Sunday 1st December in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh at 5.30pm. Club members can obtain nomination forms and motion forms by contacting club secretary Lisa McTernan. The deadline for submitting both these forms is this Friday. All committee officers are notified that the deadline for reports is also Friday. Any other business should be notified to Lisa by Thursday 28th November.National and Local Draw
Tickets are currently being distributed for the annual National Club Draw. This is effectively three draws in one with fantastic prizes in all three draws for just 10 a ticket. See aodhruadh.org for full details of the prizes available. Proceeds from this draw are ring fenced to build a new playing surface on Father Tierney Park in 2020. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the opening of the ground. Our Park / Development Committee has already secured 100,000 in grant aid towards the project costs and the draw is a critical part of providing matching funding. Initially, we need as many people as possible taking one or two books of five tickets to sell. Any club member can provide tickets or contact anyone of the Draw Committee of Tom Daly, William Doogan, Conal Gallagher, Gerard Ferguson, Paul Gillespie, David McLoone, Sarah Daly, Philip McLoone and Michael Daly. For those not living locally who wish to support the Father Tierney Park project, tickets can be purchased on the Aodh Ruadh page on Klubfunder.com.Dinner Dance
The annual club Dinner Dance will take place on Friday, 6th December. This year we will be in the Sandhouse Hotel, Rossnowlagh, proceedings getting under way at 7pm sharp. Kevin Byrne will be running a bus to the Sandhouse from the Day Centre at 6.30pm, 3 per person. He will be doing runs home also. The meal will be followed our awards presentations with music by The Show Offs bringing down the curtain on the evening's festivities. Tickets, priced 25, are ONLY available online through the Aodh Ruadh page on Klubfunder.com and are strictly limited to 160, with a significant number having already been snapped up. If anyone is having difficulty with the online purchasing, they should give Lisa McTernan a call on 086-2338636. It has been a successful year for the club on a number of levels so please book early to avoid disappointment.Abbey Centre Bingo
Last week's 400 jackpot was won by Hannah Heron. The stand-up game prize of 135 was won by Aaron Cullen. Winners of the 100 houses included Monica Quinn, Lisa Patterson, Margaret McCaffrey, Angela McDaid and Gerry Quigley. The new winter snowball survived its first week so rises to 350 this week. Bingo as usual this Friday night at 9pm in the Abbey Centre with a prize fund of over 2,000. Books priced just 10.
- 26 November
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Club AGM
The Aodh Ruadh Club AGM takes place this Sunday 1st December in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh at 5.30pm. The AGM is an open meeting for all those with an interest in the pursuit and development Gaelic games and culture in Ballyshannon. Find out what the club is doing for you, your children, your community. The AGM is the forum for change so why not attend and get involved? If you feel you have something to contribute don't sit on the sidelines. Put your ideas forward, get your point across. This is an exciting time to be part of the club on a number of fronts and we want as many as possible to play their part. Why not become an activist for your club and make a difference to peoples lives? Please note, only those registered by the 31s March deadline are eligible to vote on motions and appointments at the club AGM.Hurling
A well attended Senior Hurling AGM took place last Saturday in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh. The meeting reflected on a successful 2019, the high point of course being the capture of the junior championship title. Plans were also made for the coming season with the following officers being appointed for the 2020 season: Cathaoirleach: Barry O'Neill; Runai: Conal Gallagher; Leas Runai: Rossa McCosker; OCP: Eugene Drummond; Lotto Co-ordinator: Conal Gallagher.Ulster GAA are delivering coaching workshops focusing on the fundamentals of underage hurling. This is the perfect chance for parents, guardians and new comers to learn the basics of hurling as well as a refresher for all youth coaches. One of these workshops will be run locally, at Creevy National School on Tuesday 10th December at 7pm.
The juvenile hurlers annual Christmas fun quiz will take place on Thursday, 19th December, in Owen Roe's, always a great night of craic. Also coming soon is Last One Standing. Once again sponsored by Liam Gallen of Mr G's, there's 300 to be won with cards out soon.
Schools coach
The club still has an outstanding vacancy for a schools coaching post. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking to get into coaching who fulfils Community Employment Scheme eligibility criteria. Aodh Ruadh has had a number of coaches on this scheme in recent years and all have gone on to secure employment in coaching. Contact Tom Daly if interested.National and Local Draw
Tickets are currently being distributed for the annual National Club Draw. This is effectively three draws in one with fantastic prizes in all three draws for just 10 a ticket. See aodhruadh.org for full details of the prizes available. Proceeds from this draw are ring fenced to build a new playing surface on Father Tierney Park in 2020. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the opening of the ground. Our Park / Development Committee has already secured 100,000 in grant aid towards the project costs and the draw is a critical part of providing matching funding. Initially, we need as many people as possible taking one or two books of five tickets to sell. Any club member can provide tickets or contact anyone of the Draw Committee of Tom Daly, William Doogan, Conal Gallagher, Gerard Ferguson, Paul Gillespie, David McLoone, Sarah Daly, Philip McLoone and Michael Daly. For those not living locally who wish to support the Father Tierney Park project, tickets can be purchased on the Aodh Ruadh page on Klubfunder.com.Dinner Dance
The annual club Dinner Dance will take place on Friday, 6th December. This year we will be in the Sandhouse Hotel, Rossnowlagh, proceedings getting under way at 7pm sharp. Kevin Byrne will be running a bus to the Sandhouse from the Day Centre at 6.30pm, 3 per person. He will be doing runs home also. The meal will be followed our awards presentations with music by The Show Offs bringing down the curtain on the evening's festivities. Tickets, priced 25, are ONLY available online through the Aodh Ruadh page on Klubfunder.com and are strictly limited to 160, with a significant number having already been snapped up. If anyone is having difficulty with the online purchasing, they should give Lisa McTernan a call on 086-2338636. It has been a successful year for the club on a number of levels so please book early to avoid disappointment.Festive stocking fillers
Chris Kelly has some nice Aodh Ruadh gear available for purchase. He has Aodh Ruadh branded mugs available for 9 each. In addition Chris is selling light puff jackets, black with white club crest. These are available in sizes from six-years-old to at 40 euro; And in extra small adult to XXXL adult at 50. They would be nice present for members living abroad or coming home for Christmas and all profits goes back to the club. If you would like to order either item just message Chris on Facebook.November Big Bingo
The November Big Bingo takes place this Friday night at the Abbey Centre. The snowball is 400 this week while the super 1,000 jackpot must be won. There will be a total prize fund of 3,100 in play. Books priced 15 or get a book and a half special for just 20. First game at 9pm.Abbey Centre Bingo
Last week's 400 bingo jackpot was won by John McFadden of Pettigo. The 130 stand-up game was split two ways. There was no winner of the 350 snowball so it rolls on to 400 this week.