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3 January

Applications open for positions of senior manager and coach
Aodh Ruadh would like to welcome applications for the position of senior football manager and senior football coach for the coming season. Our senior team have reached the Senior Championship Quarter-finals in the past two seasons and have competed strongly since their return to top flight football in 2022. We have a vibrant and competitive reserve side and a strong pipeline of exciting young players coming through. If you would like to embrace this opportunity to work with a driven and passionate group of players and a supportive club, please send your application to club Secretary Lisa McTernan at secretary.aodhruadh.donegal@gaa.ie by 6pm on Sunday, 15th January.

Last Man Standing
The Juvenile Hurling committee with the support of Mr G’s are once again challenging you to test your football knowledge by picking a winning team for each of the seven rounds of the upcoming National League. There's €250 up for grabs, but the only catch is that you can only pick each team once! So, if you'd like to test your football smarts, just contact any member of the committee, or text or WhatsApp John Larkin on 086-1076883. There are a number of ways to take part and pay electronically using Revolut, KlubFunder, and as always you can pay in cold hard cash. Closing date for entries is Friday, 27th January. Thanks as ever to Mr G's Liam Gallen for his sponsorship and his tireless support over the years. It's massively appreciated.

Stewards course
A refresher course for stewards has been organised for those who couldn't attend the previous one in April 2022. This course is open for new stewards also. It takes place on Saturday, 7th January at the GAA Centre in Convoy with registration at 9am and finishing at 2pm. Lunch will be provided on the day.

Club Calendar 2023 on sale
The 2023 Aodh Ruadh Club Calendar is on sale now and you can grab your copy in Kernan's Spar, A Novel Idea and Pearse O'Neill's. You can also pick them up from Lisa McTernan. At just €10 they are a lovely memento of the season.

Ballyshannon Bingo
Happy New Year to all our players! Bingo continues this Tuesday night at 8.30pm at the Abbey Centre with our first bingo of 2023. We have a great prize fund of over €2,500 to play for, including €800 Snowball and €500 Jackpot, so come along for your chance to win! Congratulations to all of last week's winners. Marie Ward took home the jackpot prize, with the houses won by Fergus Molloy, Eileen Ward, Aisling McGullion (twice!), Teresa Campbell, Sally Burrows (with a line), Mary Reynolds and Ellen Lawne, whilst the game five house was shared by Marie Gormley, Martin Travers and Rita McGullion. The cash winners on the lines were Michael Doherty (twice!), Ann Patterson, Mary McLoughlin (twice!), Molly Kerrigan, Fiona Murphy, Marie Gormley, Caroline Javed and Denis Sheerin. The snowball had no winner so rolls to €800 this week on 48 numbers. Online players can buy their books by 4.30pm Tuesday at the Aodh Ruadh page on KlubFunder.com. The early book distribution this week will be at 10am Tuesday morning for books bought by 6pm Monday, with the second distribution before 5.30pm Tuesday. Players coming to the Abbey Centre can buy their books on arrival. Please spread the word and bring along a friend, and as always, thank you all our players for their continued support.

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10 January

RIP Sean Boyle
Aodh Ruadh are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sean Boyle. Sean was a club legend, on and off the pitch. He was a promising prospect from an early age and played on the legendary Saint Joseph's team in the 1970s, winning county and provincial honours. As Aodh Ruadh sallied out on its own in championship football in the 80s, he was key in forming the identity of the senior team, and a star of the 1986 and 1987 county championship winning sides. He then went on to manage the club to a memorable county title again in 1994. Sean was only 64 years of age, and it is a tragedy that he was taken at such a young age, but he packed more into his life than many of us could dream of. Our thoughts are with Sean's family and wide circle of friends at this terribly sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

RIP Tommy McGowan
Aodh Ruadh are saddened to hear of the passing of Tommy McGowan of Portnason. Tommy served as a committee member with the club in his time and was a devoted supporter of Aodh Ruadh throughout his life. Our thoughts are with Tommy's family and wide circle of friends at this sad time.

Calling all coaches!
From Tuesday 10th January and the following three Tuesdays Aodh Ruadh Academy are welcoming an Ulster GAA coach, who will run through their new ABC programme of coaching. The sessions will take place on each Tuesday in the Mercy Hall from 8pm to 9.30pm. The sessions are aimed at coaches of our younger boys and girls, and we invite all coaches of under 5s, under 7s and under 9s, and any parents or guardians of these groups who have no experience, but would like to get involved. There is also an open invite to any club members interested in getting involved in coaching. The programme covers the first stage of the new Player Development Pathway. A specific programme of skills and activities has been developed on user friendly coaching cards for coaches with little or no experience. The aim of the programme is to support the developmental stages of all children, regardless of ability and offer a variety of progressive, challenging and fun activities, including warm-up games and skill development activities. The advantage to all club coaches is that all activities can be set up quickly and easily, involving large or small numbers. We look forward to seeing a great turn out this Tuesday in the Mercy Hall!

Ladies football
There is a meeting this Saturday for all interesting in playing adult ladies football in 2023. The meeting gets under way in Áras Aoidh Ruaidh at 6pm.

Any parent or guardian who has a daughter who would be interested in playing under 16 ladies football this year is asked to message 083-0078166.

Well done to Cádhla Dolan and Ciara Larkin who both lined out for their county as Donegal took on Antrim in a challenge game last weekend. The pair played very well and will be on the road next weekend to face Down.

Return of the Dinner Dance!
The Aodh Ruadh Dinner Dance makes its long awaited return on Saturday, 4th February in Dorrian's Imperial Hotel. It has been three long years since the last dinner dance, so we are all looking forward to what should be a big night of craic and celebration. Thankfully the club had a successful 2022 on a number of fronts, so we have quite a bit of achievement to mark. We will also be belatedly remembering the 25th anniversary of the club's only senior ladies title, claimed by the class of 1995. In addition we will be inducting a club legend into our Hall of Fame, as well as distributing all our usual individual awards on the night. Doors open at 6pm and the proceedings commence at 8pm with a banquet, followed by presentation of awards and then music from The Rockhill Ramblers. Tickets, priced €35 are available online now from Klubfunder.com, or you can also book tickets by contacting club Secretary Lisa McTernan on 085-1061456.

Scór na nÓg
We are looking for acts to represent the club in Céilí Dancing, Solo Singing, Recitation, Ballad Group or Historical Presentation. If anyone might be interested or wants more information, you can contact Eamonn Martin Maguire at eamonnmartinmaguire@gmail.com.

Ballyshannon Bingo
Bingo Continues on Tuesday night in the Abbey Centre with €2,600 in the prize fund! Well done to last week's winners. Doreen McDonald landed the Jackpot game as well as a line. The house winners Regina O’Connor, Ella Darcy, Owen Duffy, Nyoka Walker, Ann Patterson, Margaret Gilmartin, Grace Martin, Madeline Gibbions and Sharon Boles. The cash winners on the lines were Kathleen Fallon, Molly Kerrigan, Teresa Hannon, Brid Barrett, Noeleen O’Brien, Rachel Coyle, Josie Lynch (check on a lucky number doubler!), Maureen Coughlin, Eileen Maguire and Caroline Murphy. The winter Snowball escaped another week so rolls to €850 next week. Online players can buy their books by 4.30pm Tuesday at the Aodh Ruadh page on KlubFunder.com. Online players looking for their books early can buy before 2pm Monday to get their books emailed on Monday evening. Players coming to the Abbey Centre can buy their books on arrival at 7.45pm. First game at 8.30pm. Thank you as always for playing and please spread the word and bring along a friend.

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17 January

Club registration
We ask all club members to start thinking about submitting their club registration. To facilitate registration we have an online option on Klubfunder.com available. Click on the link or search for 'Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon' on the Klubfunder.com site. Membership can also be paid to Gerry Ferguson at Ferguson's Jewellers. Players can also download registration forms from aodhruadh.org and submit this along with the relevant fee directly to their manager. It is essential all players are signed up club members. 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 All-Ireland final tickets in the event of Donegal contesting the decider. Only adult members registered by 31st March may vote at the club AGM.

Club executive meeting
The monthly club executive meeting will take place on Thursday, 26th January in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh from 8pm. All executive committee members are asked to attend.

Calling all coaches!
This Tuesday Aodh Ruadh Academy are welcoming Ulster GAA coach to introduce their new ABC programme of coaching. The sessions will take place on each Tuesday in the Mercy Hall from 8pm to 9.30pm. The sessions are aimed at coaches of our younger boys and girls, and we invite all coaches of under 5s, under 7s and under 9s, and any parents or guardians of these groups who have no experience, but would like to get involved. There is also an open invite to any club members interested in getting involved in coaching. The programme covers the first stage of the new Player Development Pathway. A specific programme of skills and activities has been developed on user friendly coaching cards for coaches with little or no experience. The aim of the programme is to support the developmental stages of all children, regardless of ability and offer a variety of progressive, challenging and fun activities, including warm-up games and skill development activities. The advantage to all club coaches is that all activities can be set up quickly and easily, involving large or small numbers. We look forward to seeing a great turn out this Tuesday in the Mercy Hall!

Ladies football
The Ladies fixtures convention took place at the weekend and it was decided to play regionalised groups in the league to mitigate the amount of travel required. In Division 1 Aodh Ruadh were drawn with Ardara, Naomh Conaill, Maomh Muire, Glenfin and Saint Eunan's. The Division 3 draw saw Aodh Ruadh grouped with Kilcar, Red Hugh's and Four Masters. Games are set to get under way on Sunday, March 26th.

Under 16 training commences this Sunday at the Lakeside Centre from 10am. Players to be at the pitch 9.45am and bring €3 to cover the cost of pitch hire. The team are in Division 1 of the league and are in a group with Ardara, Saint Naul's and Four Masters with each side playing each other home and away.

Ballyshannon Bingo
Bingo continues this Tuesday night as we play for a mighty prize fund of up to €2,700 which includes the winter snowball which now stands at €900 and the €500 50/50 Jackpot game. Well done to all of last week's winners. Mary Kane scooped the Jackpot game. The house winners were Mary McGonigle, Maureen Coughlin, Virgilius White, Teresa Hoey, Barney Cullen, Teresa Hannon, Lorraine McGarrigle, Caroline Murphy, with Teresa Campbell and Karen McLoughlin sharing. The cash winners on the lines were Caroline Javed, Teresa Campbell, Josie Lynch, Diane Quinn, Tracey Ayres, Patricia Downey, Marie Gormley, Marion Deacon, Marian McDermott, Jim Hegarty, Teresa Anderson, Nicole Byrne and Grace Martin. Bingo on Tuesdays start at 8.30pm at the Abbey Centre and Online over Zoom. Online players can buy their books by 4.30pm Tuesday at the Aodh Ruadh page on KlubFunder.com. Online players looking for their books early can buy before 2pm Monday to get their books emailed on Monday evening. Players coming to the Abbey Centre can buy their books on arrival at 7.45pm. First game at 8.30pm. Thank you as always for playing and please spread the word and bring along a friend.

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24 January

Club executive meeting
The monthly club executive meeting will take place on Thursday, 26th January in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh from 8pm. All executive committee members are asked to attend.

Last few days for Last One Standing
The Juvenile Hurling committee with the support of Mr G’s are once again challenging you to test your football knowledge by picking a winning team for each of the seven rounds of the upcoming National League. There's €250 up for grabs, but the only catch is that you can only pick each team once! So, if you'd like to test your football smarts, just contact any member of the committee, or text or WhatsApp John Larkin on 086-1076883. There are a number of ways to take part and pay electronically using Revolut, KlubFunder, and as always you can pay in cold hard cash. Closing date for entries is Friday, 27th January. Thanks as ever to Mr G's Liam Gallen for his sponsorship and his tireless support over the years. It's massively appreciated.

Ladies football
It was a busy few days for our representatives on various county squads. Big congratulations to Cáit Gillespie who made her senior inter-county debut in the Division 1 National League clash between Donegal and Galway. Cáit also bagged a nomination at half forward for the Gaelic Life Club Team of the Year, and we wish her the best of luck on the night. Well done also to Emma O’Donnell, Ellen Monaghan, Laoise Foy, Cadhla Gillespie and Rachel Gillespie who were part of the under 14 Donegal team who took on Mayo over the weekend.

Return of the Dinner Dance!
The Aodh Ruadh Dinner Dance makes its long awaited return on Saturday, 4th February in Dorrian's Imperial Hotel. It has been three long years since the last dinner dance, so we are all looking forward to what should be a big night of craic and celebration. Thankfully the club had a successful 2022 on a number of fronts, so we have quite a bit of achievement to mark. We will also be belatedly remembering the 25th anniversary of the club's only senior ladies title, claimed by the class of 1995. In addition we will be inducting a club legend into our Hall of Fame, as well as distributing all our usual individual awards on the night. Doors open at 6pm and the proceedings commence at 7pm with a banquet, followed by presentation of awards and then music from The Rockhill Ramblers. Tickets, priced €35 are available online now from Klubfunder.com, or you can also book tickets by contacting club Secretary Lisa McTernan on 085-1061456.

Ballyshannon Bingo
Bingo resumes this Tuesday after a weather interruption last week. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. All books bought for the online game last week are valid for this week. We’ve a great prize fund of up to €2,700 to play for this week including €900 snowball and €500 Jackpot. Bingo on Tuesdays start at 8.30pm at the Abbey Centre and Online over Zoom. Online players can buy their books by 4.30pm Tuesday at the Aodh Ruadh page on KlubFunder.com. Online players looking for their books early can buy before 2pm Monday to get their books emailed on Monday evening. Players coming to the Abbey Centre can buy their books on arrival at 7.45pm. First game at 8.30pm. Thank you as always for playing and please spread the word and bring along a friend.

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31 January

Return of the Dinner Dance!
The Aodh Ruadh Dinner Dance makes its long awaited return this Saturday in Dorrian's Imperial Hotel. It has been three long years since the last dinner dance, so we are all looking forward to what should be a big night of craic and celebration. Thankfully the club had a successful 2022 on a number of fronts, so we have quite a bit of achievement to mark. We will also be belatedly remembering the 25th anniversary of the club's only senior ladies title, claimed by the class of 1995. In addition we will be inducting a club legend into our Hall of Fame, as well as distributing all our usual individual awards on the night. Doors open at 6pm and the proceedings commence at 7pm with a banquet, followed by presentation of awards and then music from The Rockhill Ramblers. Tickets, priced €35 are available online now from Klubfunder.com, but only until 9pm on Tuesday evening! You can also book tickets by contacting club Secretary Lisa McTernan on 085-1061456.

Senior football management team confirmed
Aodh Ruadh are delighted to confirm the appointment of John McNulty, Conor Doherty and Declan Gallagher as the senior football management team for 2023. Best of luck to the management and the whole squad for the coming season.

Underage management teams
With the new season not far off underage management teams have been confirmed across all the three codes in the club, although a couple of vacancies still remain.
In football the managers appointed to date are as follows:- Under 5 Donal Gallagher; Under 7 - Ivan O'Mahony, Gerard Ferguson, Martin Gallagher and Dermot Slevin; Under 9 - Niall McCready and Philip O'Reilly; Under 11 - Barry Travers and Liam Hassett; Under 13 - Philip McLoone and Kenneth McGurrin; Under 15 - Packie McGrath.
In hurling there will be no under 13 panel this year, but the following managers have been appointed:- Under 7 - John Larkin; Under 9 - Martin Larkin; Under 15 - Paul Sheridan and Mark Sheerin; Under 17 - Daithi Breen and Danny Breen.
In ladies football The following appointments have been made:- Under 10 - Denise Martin and John Britton; Under 12 - Pauric Hegarty; Under 14 - Eamonn O’Donnell; Under 16 - Daniel McGullion.
The only underage posts remaining to be confirmed are the under 17 football management, the under 11 hurling management, the ladies under 18, under 8 and under 6 management teams. Anyone interested in taking up these positions should contact any member of the appropriate committee.

Ladies football
Well done to Cáit Gillespie who has capped a superb 2022 season where she won the Intermediate and Division 2 titles by securing a Gaelic Life club All-Star nomination. Time to get voting folks!

If anyone would like to help out at with any of our underage teams please contact Sarah Drummond on 083-8648342.

Hurling
The Juvenile Hurling Committee is delighted to announce the ratification of Eoghan Ruadh O'Neill as Chairman for 2023. A club man and hurler with Aodh Ruadh over many years, we wish him all the best in promoting and growing hurling in the coming season.

Last one standing
Saturday proved to be a lucky day for the punters with most players opting to back either Derry or Dublin to sail through to Round 2. On the other side of the ledger, the All-Connacht draw saw us wave goodbye to players who'd backed either Galway or Mayo. On Sunday almost 80 players crashed out with the defeat of the reigning All-Ireland Champions Kerry in Ballybofey, maybe more faith in our own is needed! A further few dozen were let down by Tyrone and the one sole punter who backed Meath against Cork is smiling!

Ballyshannon Bingo
Well done to all of last week's winners. Maureen Coughlin took home the jackpot game. The house winners were Margaret Gilmartin and Kathleen McGroary (shared), Lorraine McGarrigle, Ross Werder (twice!), Margaret McBarron, Margaret Meehan, Mary McGloin and Josie Lynch (all shared), Ellen Lawne, Kathleen Fallon and Packie Johnston (shared), Marie Gallagher, Marian McDermott (also a line) and Mary McGowan. The cash winners on the lines were Eileen McIntytre, Josephine McDonagh, Molly Kerrigan, Joan McLoughlin, Gerard Cullen, Ursula McGreevy, Linda Breen, Regina Dolan, Anna Patterson and Geraldine Gallagher. The Winter Snowball survived another week to roll to €950 this week, as we play for a prize fund of over €2,700! Bingo on Tuesdays start at 8.30pm at the Abbey Centre and Online over Zoom. Online players can buy their books by 4.30pm Tuesday at the Aodh Ruadh page on KlubFunder.com. Online players looking for their books early can buy before 2pm Monday to get their books emailed on Monday evening. Players coming to the Abbey Centre can buy their books on arrival at 7.45pm. First game at 8.30pm. Thank you as always for playing and please spread the word and bring along a friend.

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