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- 5 November
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Football
Damian Weber kicked a last gasp winning free to earn a deserved win for the under 21s in Father Tierney Park on Sunday afternoon. Glenswilly came into the game on the back of an impressive win over Four Masters while Ballyshannon had to pick themselves up after a one point defeat away to Naomh Conaill. The opening stages of the first half saw Aodh Ruadh running out into an early three point lead, but from there to half-time the scores were shared evenly. Jack Gallagher was very much on song for the Ernesiders clipping five points over the course of that first half, with Matt Gillespie and Darragh Flood Dolan also raising white flags. Meanwhile Reid Kelly opened the scoring for the visitors with points from Mark Bonner, Jamie McCauley and a mark from Daithi Gildea leaving it at 0-7 to 0-4 come Shane Murnin's half-time whistle.
The intensity stepped up a notch in the second half, with plenty of hard hitting and strong tackling as the sides really got stuck in. This style suited the visitors better and Shane Tinney was to be the prime beneficiary. He got his first point of the game five minutes in, adding a free two minutes later to cut the deficit to a point. James Gallagher kept his side's noses in front with a beautifully struck 46 metre free off the ground. Glenswilly continued set the tempo though and two Tinney frees had the game level by the 43rd minute. Four minutes later and Glenswilly had finally hit the front with a Daithi Gildea dead ball. Parity was quickly restored when Murnin penalised an off-the-ball infraction with a 20 metre free which Jack Gallagher was never going to miss. That was followed by the best score of the match with Matt Gillespie making a glorious fetch in the middle of the park from Aaron Cullen's kick out. Gillespie then hit Jack Gallagher in space and he took on his man and curled over the bar. Glenswilly came right back and it was Tinney once more who delivered the goods splitting the posts with a quality left-footed effort. Four minutes from time Reid Kelly pointed for Glenswilly, and when Aiden Friel hared through an under-manned Erneside defence and fisted over it looked like the visitors might just edge this one. There had been an extensive stoppage in play earlier though following a heavy clash between Darragh Flood Dolan and Donal Gallagher, so, with plenty of injury time to be played Ballyshannon duly rolled up their sleeves. A Damian Weber free put the hosts back in touching distance, but with Glenswilly now playing keep-ball it wasn't looking promising. That was until Barry Campbell finally intercepted an overhead pass at full stretch and sent Aodh Ruadh off on the attack. Glenswilly had to concede the free and Jack Gallagher converted. Then with seconds remaining Aodh Ruadh went on the attack one last time. A despairing tackle from Donal Gallagher in the centre of the park saw him getting a black card for his troubles. From the restart Aodh Ruadh raced the ball into the danger zone where James Ward was up-ended, allowing Damian Weber to clinch the win with the last kick of the game.
For the hosts, Jack Gallagher was a menace any time he was on the ball, while Matt Gillespie and Barry Campbell both had strong outings, with James Ward providing a big impact off the bench.
The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Aaron Cullen; Shane McGloin, Ryan Keenaghan, Aidan Sweeny; Darragh Flood Dolan (0-1), Colm McGloin, James Gallagher; Matt Gillespie (0-1), Shane Delahunty; Jake Foley, Cian Rooney, Mitch McLaughlin; Damian Weber (0-2f), Jack Gallagher (0-9, 6f), Barry Campbell. Subs: Ted O'Donnell for Shane Delahunty (inj.), James Monaghan for Jake Foley; James Ward for Mitch McLaughlin 40 minutes; Garvey Meade for Shane McGloin 56 minutes; Aengus Sweeny for James Gallagher 61 minutes.
We have a gallery of shots from the game live now on aodhruadh.org. The under 21s will are at home against this Sunday when Gaoth Dobhair will be the guests in Father Tierney Park. Throw-in for that one will be at 12 noon.The annual general meeting of Bord na nÓg takes place on Thursday, 7th November at 8pm. All interested in the development of underage football in Ballyshannon are warmly invited to attend as we review 2024 and make preparations for the coming season.
Hurling
The Juvenile Hurling committee were delighted to have been able to host the Billy Finn and John Larkin memorial tournament recently. Despite two late withdrawals and horrendous weather conditions, the tournament was a great success. Teams travelled from Ballycastle, Dungannon and Mullingar to participate. There was some great hurling on display throughout the day and some fierce competition. The Finn Larkin Memorial Cup was won by Oliver Plunkett's from Mullingar in a hotly contested final with Ballycastle, and the Finn Larkin Memorial Shield was won by Dungannon who netted a last minute goal to beat the hosts, Aodh Ruadh, by two points. Teresa Larkin was on hand to present the awards and to say a few words about her late husband, John and family friend, Billy on behalf of both the Larkin and Finn families. Many thanks to all the teams for travelling such long distances in inclement weather and to our under 16 parents and guardians who played a blinder with the post match refreshments in the Áras. That is the last bit of hurling action for our underage teams this season and we hope all the boys and girls enjoy a good rest over the off-season!The Juvenile Hurling Committee recently held its 2024 AGM. In front of a large attendance, and in the absence of any new nominations, the following officers were returned for 2025; Chairman - Eoghan Ruadh O'Neill, vice Chairman - John McCadden, Secretary - Orla Bannon, Lotto co-ordinator - Teresa Maguire. The position of vice-secretary was unfilled on the night and remains open. There was an extensive review of the 2024 season with reports from the Chairman, Secretary and all underage managers. Special mention was given to all the many sponsors who supported us throughout the year - Liam Gallen at Mr G's, Kevin Loughlin Plumbing, Diarmaid Whoriskey of Rathmore Mechanical Services, Paul Duffy, Owen Roe O'Neill, Beirne Racing, Lioscarran Group Ltd., Liam Gallagher, Aiden and Margaret Carty, Gary O'Brien, Kenny McDonald, James O'Donnell, John McGlynn, Letterkenny, MCM, J Kelly, Stranorlar and McPhelim coaches. Highlights of the year were identified by many and included the fantastic League title won by our under 12s, the inaugural hurling summer camp, the annual trip to Croke Park and the mammoth under 16 trip to Limerick. There was also a robust discussion on plans and projections for 2025. Many thanks to all who attended on the evening to lend their support.
Ladies
Best of luck to our under 23s who are taking on Saint Eunan's in the county A final between this Sunday. The decider takes place in Lifford with throw-in at 12.30pm, and we'd love to see a big crowd make the trip to get behind the girls for their last game of the season.The under 13 girls hosted Malin in their county quarter-final on Saturday morning, and unfortunately a good season came to a disappointing end. The first half started slowly with little in the way of scoring chances, a Katie McLoughlin point opened the scoring before Malin hit the next three points. A really well worked Halle McGowan goal following link up play between Kayla McDermott and Emily Gallagher looked to settle the hosts, but Malin got the final score of the half to leave it a draw at half time 1-1 to 0-4. The second half unfortunately saw a number of fortuitous Malin goals as they stretched out in front, Aodh Ruadh, while far from their best kept fighting and stayed in the game through a brilliant Jenna Britton goal, and a point from Kayla McDermott and two points from Leia Roper. Unfortunately they ran out of time and ended up bowing out at the last eight stage on a final score of 2-4 to 3-6. On a day with no stand out performers the girls should be commended for their never say die attitude when things weren't going their way. While a disappointing defeat to end the campaign, It has been a positive season with the young team securing third place in the league.
The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Bethany McNamee, Saoirse O'Donnell, Amy McNeely, Emily Kane, Ava Garvey, Tiah Kane, Emer McGarrigle, Jenna Britton (1-0), Niamh Patton, Kayla McDermott (0-1), Leia Roper (0-2), Leah O'Malley-Malone, Emily Gallagher, Halle McGowan (1-0), Katie McLoughlin (0-1). Subs: Emma O'Neill for O'Malley-Malone HT, Bronagh Waugh for O'Donnell HT, Mia Duffy for Garvey 29 minutes, Kali Gallagher for E Gallagher 41 minutes, Catherine Garvey for McLoughlin 46 minutes, Eabha Hegarty, Shiloh Killalae, Sophia Hughes, Holly O'Neill, Alannah Brennan, Anna Meehan, Amelia Coyle.
We have a great gallery of shots from the game live now on aodhruadh.org. With the season at an end, thanks to all our committed coaches for their dedication all year through both the under 12 and under 13 season.Camogie
Underage camogie training has concluded for the season. We would like to thank all the players for their commitment this season and all the mentors and trainers for their hard work in 2024, as well as all the sponsors who gave us such great support over the course of the year.Club AGM
The deadline has now passed for nominations and motions for the Aodh Ruadh Annual General Meeting. Details of these will be circulated before the AGM. The AGM will take place in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh on Sunday 24th November at 5pm.Clothes collection
The Juvenile Hurlers annual clothes collection is ongoing for the month of November. Bags of clean, dry clothes can be dropped to Owen Roe's Bar during business hours. If collection is needed, please contact Orla on 086-8035316. Please note: duvets and pillows are NOT accepted.Condolences
The club extends their condolences to the whole Quinn family and their wide circle of friends on the passing Bridget Quinn at this sad time. Funeral mass will take place in Saint Patrick's Church on Tuesday at 11am.Suim agat sa Ghaeilge?
Interested in using your own level of Irish in a relaxed, enjoyable conversation group? Aodh Ruadh invite you to, GAEILGE DO GACH DUINE Dorrian's Hotel, Ballyshannon every Tuesday for six weeks. Starting Tuesday 12th November from 8.30pm to 9.45pm Free of charge. All levels of Irish welcome. Join in, listen, whatever you are comfortable with. Bain triail as, Beidh fáilte romhat.Ballyshannon Bingo
We had good craic at our spooktacular Ballyshannon bingo last Tuesday, with plenty of players getting into the spirit! Well done to all our winners on the night. Ellen Maguire won the Jackpot game. The Snowball again went unclaimed, with Karina Halliday taking the €100 house prize. The house winners were Karen Gallagher, Mary McGonigle, Geraldine Kane, Irene Anderson, Mary B Kerrigan, and Shane O’Connor. The game three house was split three ways between Maria McLoughlin, Jude Rooney and Mary Ferguson, while in game eight Rosaleen Rooney won €240 on a trebler! The €50 lines were won by Bill McGovern in game six, and Brid Kelly and Ann Heron in game ten. The other line winners were Margaret Meehan, Bill McGovern, Mary Roper, Madeline Gibbions, Gareth Brennan, Rita Tuohy, Mary Donagher, Brid Kelly, Mary Ferguson and Teresa Campbell. The stand up game saw Cathy Joyce bag the €110 prize, with Regina Dolan winning €50. The free book winners Jean Brolly and Sarah Brady Coughlin. We look forward to Ballyshannon Bingo again at 8.30pm Tuesday at the Abbey Centre. Doors open 7.45pm and books still only €10 with over €3,000 in the pot! It's going to be another evening of great craic, so don't miss it!
- 12 November
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Football
The under 21s put in a lively showing in their last group game on Sunday, but it was Gaoth Dobhair who finished the stronger to make it three wins from three and top the group. Jack Gallagher started the scoring action in this game with a placed ball, and after the visitors hit two in reply Gallagher levelled matters with another free. The next ten minutes belonged to the highly-rated visitors though as they hit 1-3. The Ernesiders showed their resilience as they rallied in the run up to half-time with Cian Rooney and Jack Gallagher each hitting a brace of points to leave the half-time scores at Aodh Ruadh 0-6 Gaoth Dobhair 1-6. The homesters faced into the breeze in the second half, but they came out with all guns blazing and two fine scores from Jack Gallagher and Eoin Cassidy made it a one point game with 36 minutes on the clock. That was to be as good as it got though. Aodh Ruadh could only add one further point from Jake Foley, while Gaoth Dobhair made use of the elements tag on six points. A late goal put a gloss on the scoreline for the visitors as it finished Aodh Ruadh 0-9 Gaoth Dobhair 2-12.
The sides will meet once again this weekend, this time in the county quarter-final. That takes place in Magheragallon this Sunday at 12 noon. We wish the team and management the very best and our urge supporters to travel and get behind the team in this knock out clash.
The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers on Sunday were as follows: Tommy Clyne; Shane McGloin, Ryan Keenaghan, Aidan Sweeny; James Gallagher, Ted O’Donnell, James Ward; Colm McGloin, James Monaghan; Barry Campbell, Cian Rooney (0-2), Jake Foley (0-1); Eoin Cassidy (0-1), Jack Gallagher (0-5f), Diarmuid Flood-Dolan. Subs: Damian Weber for Diarmuid Flood-Dolan 28 minutes, Garvey Meade for Jake Foley 43 minutes, Diarmuid Flood-Dolan for Cian Rooney 54 minutes inj., Jake Foley for Barry Campbell 58 minutes. We have a gallery of shots from the game live on aodhruadh.org.Bord na nÓg held their annual AGM in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh last Thursday. It was well attended with all age groups represented on the night. Reports were supplied for each team, as well as the Acadamy. The meeting offered Bord na nÓg an opportunity to reflect on another busy season, including focusing on some of the highlights of the year, from competing in a number of county finals to the success of our annual tournaments in different age brackets. Lots of positives around playing numbers were highlighted and we look forward to watching the progress of these young players over the coming years. Bord na nÓg would like to thank all the managers, coaches and parents for all their work and support over the last 12 months. We would also like to thank all our sponsors and anyone who supported our various fundraising activities over the past year. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to training in 2025.
Ladies
Not to be for the under 23s on Sunday as they were second best to a strong Saint Eunan's team in the county final. The Aodh Ruadh girls were slow to get going, but were in touch at half-time. Saint Eunan's were 1-5 up before Eimear McMahon finally got her side off the mark after 20 minutes. The Letterkenny girls answered with a free, but Cadhla Dolan replied with a well taken point. Three minutes from the break Caitlyn Gallagher sent over an excellent score and was very unlucky a few moments later to see a shot on goal crash off the crossbar. That let off meant Saint Eunan's headed in for the break leading 1-6 to 0-3. The Ernesiders needed a strong start to the second half, but that failed to materialise. Instead Eunan's continued to mount up their tally over the third quarter. They had tagged on a further 3-5 by the time Aodh Ruadh next managed to register, Orla Keon finding some rare space in the leader's defence. That started a mini-rally of Ballyshannon scores with Gráinne Maguire and Cáit Gillespie pointing. Then eight minutes from time Lucy Currid was first to react to a loose ball in the area and finished well to the net. That was to be as good as it got for Aodh Ruadh though, as Eunan's reeled off 1-5 in the closing minutes to claim a merited 5-15 to 1-6 victory. Gráinne Maguire, Rebecca McLaughlin and Caitlyn Gallagher, as well as Andrea McGlynn and Lucy Currid off the bench were among the brighter lights for Aodh Ruadh on the day. The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Brídín Maguire, Gráinne Maguire (0-1), Síofra Hughes, Rebecca McLaughlin; Aoibhínn McGarrigle, Lauren Foy, Caoimhe Keon; Emer O'Brien Orla Keon (0-1); Aoife Travers, Cáit Gillespie (0-1), Dáirín Sweeny; Eimear McMahon (0-1), Caitlyn Gallagher (0-1), Cadhla Dolan (0-1). Subs: Andrea McGlynn for Cadhla Dolan 38 minutes; Lucy Currid (1-0) for Caitlyn Gallagher 45 minutes; Emer McDevitt for Aoife Travers 45 minutes; Alexia McGuinness, Andrea Moore, Jessica O'Mahoney. This brings an end to the 2024 ladies football season for Aodh Ruadh. Many thanks to the players for their dedication all year and to everyone involved in management, coaching and support for the team.Underage football awards
As we draw the curtain down on the season it's time for Aodh Ruadh's underage footballers to take over the Abbey Centre. This Saturday our underage boys and girls gather to look back on a great year of craic, fun and progression on and off the pitch. The girls event gets under way at 4.30pm and is followed by the boys at 6.30pm where nearly minted All-Star Peadar Mogan and our very own ladies county star Caoimhe Keon will be the guests of honour. It promises to be an unmissable few hours, so, look forward to seeing you all there!Club AGM
A date for your diary. The Aodh Ruadh Club AGM will take place on Sunday 24th November at 5pm in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh. 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. Please note, only those registered by the 31s March deadline are eligible to vote on motions and appointments at the club AGM. Sub committee officers should have their reports with our club secretary, Louise Larkin, before Friday 15th November.Clothes collection
The Juvenile Hurlers annual clothes collection is ongoing for the month of November. Bags of clean, dry clothes can be dropped to Owen Roe's Bar during business hours. If collection is needed, please contact Orla on 086-8035316. Please note: duvets and pillows are NOT accepted.Suim agat sa Ghaeilge?
Interested in using your own level of Irish in a relaxed, enjoyable conversation group? Aodh Ruadh invite you to, GAEILGE DO GACH DUINE Dorrian's Hotel, Ballyshannon every Tuesday for six weeks. Starting Tuesday 12th November from 8.30pm to 9.45pm Free of charge. All levels of Irish welcome. Join in, listen, whatever you are comfortable with. Bain triail as, Beidh fáilte romhat.Ballyshannon Bingo
Last week's Ballyshannon bingo Jackpot had a three way share with Kay Kilvarry, Patricia Doherty and Jim Hickey sharing the spoils. The €1,000 Snowball escaped another week, with a four-way share on the €100 house, so this week's €1,000 will be played on a very winnable 50 numbers! The other house winners were Marian Deacon, Edmund Brennan, Ellen Cullen, Jude Rooney (with a line!), Molly Kerrigan and Marian McGloin shared, Katrina Halliday, Mary McMahon and Marie Gallagher. The €50 line winners were Angela Rohan and Eileen Maguire (shared) and Teresa Hannon. The other line winners were Anne Gallagher, Breige Kelly, Olivia Magee, Mark Newell, Angela Gaye, Noelle Carr, Regina Dolan and Madeline Gibbions. Jean Murray was last on her feet to take the €150 Stand-Up game! The free book winners were Angela Gaye and Justin Keating. We look forward to bingo again this Tuesday with a whopping €2,850 to play for, including €1,000 Snowball, €500 50/50 Snowball and €330 Lucky Numbers game! Doors of the Abbey Centre open 7.45pm for eyes down 8.30pm. Books only €10, spread the word!
- 19 November
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Football
Aodh Ruadh's last team in competitive action bowed out of the under 21 championships at the quarter-final stages on Sunday. Aodh Ruadh travelled to Machaire Gathlán to take on the hot favourite to win the competition outright, Gaoth Dobhair, on their home patch. The odds weren't in their favour, but they made light of that in a first half where they really carried the fight to the Gaeltacht men, aided by a following breeze. Jack Gallagher (3) and Cian Rooney were on the mark over the course of the first 30 minutes as the sides headed for the dressing room separated by the minimum, Gaoth Dobhair 0-5 Aodh Ruadh 0-4. The Ernesiders continued to play well on the resumption, but the elements made it difficult to convert their decent share of possession into scores. Gaoth Dobhair weren't hampered by such concerns though and a goal for them midway through the half left the visitors with a real uphill struggle on their hands, Jack Gallagher (2) and Eoin Cassidy did land scores over the course of the final ten minutes, but it was the homesters who progressed on a scoreline of Gaoth Dobhair 1-9 Aodh Ruadh 0-7. The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Tommy Clyne; Shane McGloin, Ryan Keenaghan, Aidan Sweeny; James Monaghan, Eoghan Kelly, James Gallagher; Colm McGloin, Matt Gillespie; Sean Delahunty, Cian Rooney (0-1), Darragh Flood Dolan; Barry Campbell, Jack Gallagher (0-5), Eoin Cassidy (0-1). Subs Ted O’Donnell for Ryan Keenaghan; Tommy Clyne for Eoin Cassidy. Our thanks to the team management and the players for all their efforts over the course of this competition.The curtain was drawn down on the Bord na nÓg season in spectacular style last Saturday at the awards night in the Abbey Centre. There was a capacity crowd in the theatre to welcome guest of honour, newly minted all-star Peadar Mogan, to Ballyshannon. After some well-judged words of welcome and thanks from Bord na nÓg chairman, Michael McGrath, Master of Ceremonies, Seán Perry, put Peadar through his paces with some interesting questions. The Saint Naul's ace enlightened the young players present with some inspirational observations drawn from his own long hard struggle to consistently competing at the highest levels of the game. After that it was on to the team presentations with Peader presenting medals to recognise their hard work and commitment over the course of 2024. The under 8, under 10 and under 12 squads were first up followed by the Bakery Cup teams. The event then moved on to the individual awards. These were as follows: Under 8 Most Improved Player of the Year: Fionn Slevin, Under 8 Player of the Year: Patrick McGonigle; Under 10 Most Improved Player of the Year: Cole McCaffrey, Under 10 Player of the Year: Luke Garvey; Under 12 Most Improved Player of the Year: Patrick McGurn, Under 12 Player of the Year: Ryan Neilan; Under 14 Most Improved Player of the Year: Alistair Cian, Under 14 Player of the Year: Marko Branley; Under 16 Most Improved Player of the Year: Finn Hartin, Under 16 Player of the Year: Joe Gibbions; Under 18 Most Improved Player of the Year: Johnny Lin, Under 18 Player of the Year: Tommy Clyne. With the presentations completed Sean Perry wrapped up proceedings by thanking all the parents and guardians for all their support over the course of the year and also thanked everyone who had helped make it such a well run and enjoyable evening. Head along to aodhruadh.org where we have a huge gallery of images from the evening live now.
Ladies
What a night we had in the Abbey Centre last Saturday. The place was absolutely packed for our underage awards night as we celebrated a memorable 2024. Guest of honour on the night, county star Caoimhe Keon, received a huge reception from the crowd and gave some great insights and advice in her question-and-answer session with master of ceremonies for the evening Niamh Hoey. There were presentations to every underage player present before moving on to the individual team awards. The winners of those individual awards were as follows: Under 12 Player of the year: Niamh Patton; Most committed: Aoibhínn Gallagher. Under 13 player of the year: Jenna Britton; Most committed: Leia Roper. Under 14 player of the year: Niamh McGrath; Most committed player: Bethany McNamee. Under 15 player of the year: Ellen Monaghan; Under 16 player of the year: Laoise Foy; Most committed player: Emily McNamee. Minor player of the year: Katie McGowan; Minor most committed player: Tara Gallagher. With the presentations completed Niamh Hoey wrapped up proceedings by thanking all the parents and guardians for all their support over the course of the year and also thanked everyone who had helped make it such a well run and enjoyable evening. Head along to aodhruadh.org where we have a huge gallery of from the evening live now.Club AGM
The Aodh Ruadh Club AGM will take place this Sunday at 5pm in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh. 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. Please note, only those registered by the 31s March deadline are eligible to vote on motions and appointments at the club AGM.Dates for your festive diary!
As usual come this time of year a number of our committees are running fun end of season fund-raisers. We would love to see these well supported over the festive season.
The Park / Development Committee are having a social evening this Christmas on Friday, 13th December at 9.30pm in Seán Óg's. There will be music from the superb Kevin Cassidy along with the traditional Christmas Hamper Draw. If you can't make it on the night you can pre-purchase your raffle tickets in Seán Óg's from any of the bar staff. Please note if you are in business and would like to contribute to the hamper please contact Peter Gallagher on 087-4454152.
The Aodh Ruadh senior ladies are staging a night at the races! Join our girls in the Bridgend Bar on Saturday, 14th December for a night of top quality racing action. Bets taken on the night with great prizes on the winning horses. On top of that there will be food on the night with a DJ putting everyone through their paces after the final race. It be a night of great laughs and craic for a super cause, so don't miss it!
Then on Friday, 27th December it's time to dig your your vintage gear for the legendary Up Da Yard night where at Dicey Reilly's. We'll be replaying the greatest hits from not-to-be-forgotten nights at the Millstone back in the day. Proceeds from this event go to support the work of Bórd na nÓg in promoting underage football in the club.Sports first aid course
The club will be organising a Sport First Aid course in February 2025. The course will be around three hours over four evenings, 12 hours in total. It will be compulsory for at least one coach from each age group both boys and girls to attend. There will be €25 cost. Please keep an eye on club Facebook page, club notes and team WhatsApp groups for further details. If you are a coach and are interested please send Chris Kelly a text 086-8813553.Clothes collection
The Juvenile Hurlers annual clothes collection is ongoing until Saturday, 30th November. Bags of clean, dry clothes can be dropped to Owen Roe's Bar during business hours at the side door, access via the car park. We will also be at Father Tierney Park from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday, 23rd November, for drop offs. If collection is needed, please contact Orla on 086-8035316. Please note: duvets and pillows are NOT accepted.Suim agat sa Ghaeilge?
Interested in using your own level of Irish in a relaxed, enjoyable conversation group? Aodh Ruadh invite you to, GAEILGE DO GACH DUINE Dorrian's Hotel, Ballyshannon every Tuesday for six weeks. Starting Tuesday 12th November from 8.30pm to 9.45pm Free of charge. All levels of Irish welcome. Join in, listen, whatever you are comfortable with. Bain triail as, Beidh fáilte romhat.Best wishes to our peace keepers
Our thoughts and best wishes go to Ryan Ayres, Johnny Gethins, Niall Murray and Jake Foley who departed for Lebanon last week on peace keeping duties.Ballyshannon Bingo snowball on the rise!
We've decided our Winter Snowball will increase by €100 per week until it's won as we run into Christmas, so our Snowball this week will be a juicy €1,100 on 51 numbers or less! Last week's Jackpot was won by Chrissy Roper, with the €100 house won by Celine McGrath, who also had a line. The €80 house winners were Regina Dolan (also with a line), Patricia O'Reilly (sharing another house) and Aine McManus (who also shared another house!) Lucky books! The other house winners were Kay Kilvarry and Olivia Magee (shared), Breige Kelly (with a line), Sonia Kelly, whilst Maureen Coughlin and Ellen Lawne shared Game 5. The other line winners were Marion McGloin, Ingrid Percival, Majella Gettins, Eileen Maguire, Fiona Murphy (twice) and Noelle Carr shared, Rosemary Roper and Bill McGonigle. The €50 lines were won by Maureen Coughlin, with Gareth Brennan and Eileen Maguire sharing the other. Teresa Campbell was last on her feet to take €140 on the Stand-Up game! We do it all again this Tuesday at the Abbey Centre with €3,000 in prizes, including the €1,100 Snowball, €500 50/50 Jackpot and €330 Lucky Numbers game! Doors open 7.45pm for eyes down 8.30pm. Books only €10, spread the word!
- 26 November
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Club AGM
The Aodh Ruadh AGM took place in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh with over 50 members in attendance as we looked back on an eventful 2024 and made plans for the coming season. In a lively and engaging review, detailed reports were submitted by all sub-committees and these were followed by an address from outgoing club chairwoman Lisa McTernan. Reflecting on a very busy season, she thanked all those who had played a role in steering the club successfully through another hectic season on and off the pitch. She also spoke movingly about her past ten years of involvement with Aodh Ruadh and promised to continue to play her part in the club despite being called to serve her county in one of its most important offices. Louise Larkin's Secretary's report can be viewed now on aodhruadh.org. Motions were then considered and decided upon, and it was heartening to see the level of debate and thought devoted to the consideration of these proposals. The AGM then proceeded to the election of officers with the following posts being filled. Patrons: Father Dunne and Canon McGroarty; President: Owen Roe O'Neill; Vice Presidents: Peter Conlon, PJ Buggy, John Magee, Michael McLoone, John Murphy, Jim Kane and Teddy Kane; Chairman: Barry O'Neill; Vice-Chairman: Diarmaid Keon; Secretary: Louise Larkin; Assistant Secretary: Lisa McTernan; Treasurer: William Doogan; Assistant Treasurer: Sabrina Brosnan and Patricia Bradshaw; PRO: John Hughes; Oifigeach na Gaeilge: Eamonn Martin Maguire and Sylvester Maguire; Substitute County Board Delegate: William Doogan; Health and Well-being Officer: Maura Gallagher; Child Protection Officer: Josephine McNulty. Coaching Officers: Packie McGrath and Liam Hassett. Many thanks to all the outgoing officers for their hard work, and congratulations and best wishes to all those who have taken up a post for 2025.All Ireland Camogie Semi-Final
This Saturday the All-Ireland Junior camogie semi-final between Granemore of Armagh and Roscommon outfit Oran will take place in Father Tierney Park with a 1.30pm throw-in. Those available to assist with stewarding from 12 noon are asked to confirm availability by text by 5pm on Thursday to Tom Daly, Philip McLoone or John Larkin. Thanks to those who assisted with stewarding and arrangements for last Saturday's under county semi-final between Naomh Conaill and Four Masters.Under 21 Football Championship County Final
This Sunday the under 21 Football Championship county final between Four Masters and Glenswilly takes place in Father Tierney Park with a 12 noon throw-in. Those available to assist with stewarding are asked to confirm availability by text before 5pm this Thursday. Contact Tom Daly, David McLoone or John Larkin.Ladies under 16 County squads
This Sunday the Donegal and Sligo under 16 girls squads play a challenge game in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh at 3pm. We will require some of our county final stewards to stay on and assist with traffic management.Park / Development Committee AGM
Comprehensive reports on activity, development works, maintenance works, the Community Employment Scheme, the Rural Social Scheme and on Revenue, Capital and employment-related finances were presented and unanimously adopted at Sunday's well attended AGM held in association with the Club AGM. Progress on all fronts was acknowledged and plans set out for further development works into 2025 and 2026 endorsed. The following appointments were confirmed: Chairman: Tom Daly; Secretary John Larkin; Assistant Secretary: Philip McLoone; Treasurer: David McLoone; Assistant Treasurer: Patsy Kilgannon; PRO: Michael Daly.Clothes collection
The Juvenile Hurlers annual clothes collection is ongoing until Saturday. Bags of clean, dry clothes can be dropped to Owen Roe's Bar during business hours at the side door, access via the car park. We will also be at Father Tierney Park from 2pm to 4pm this Saturday for drop offs. If collection is needed, please contact Orla on 086-8035316. Please note: duvets and pillows are NOT accepted.Condolences
The club extends our sincere condolences to the Drummond family and their wide circle of friends on the passing of Veronica Drummond. Our thoughts are especially with her husband Bernard, sons Brian, Benjy, Collie, DD and Niall, and daughters Fiona and Sinéad at this sad time.
We also extend our condolences to the family and friends of Willie John Doherty. Willie coached underage football in the club for the past seven years and was a hugely respected and valued member of the Aodh Ruadh Bord na nÓg family. He will be very much missed and our thoughts are with his wife Louise, and his children Eoghan and Hannah and the extended family.Scór
Well done to our Scór Trath na gCeist team of Paddy Kelly, Eamonn Martin Maguire, Sylvester Maguire and John Hughes on finishing third in the Ulster final of the Irish quiz in Armagh last Friday. They were a point off top spot with Bredagh and Burren tied.Dates for your festive diary!
As usual come this time of year a number of our committees are running fun end of season fund-raisers. We would love to see these well supported over the festive season.The Park / Development Committee are having a social evening this Christmas on Friday, 13th December at 9.30pm in Seán Óg's. There will be music from the superb Kevin Cassidy along with the traditional Christmas Hamper Draw. If you can't make it on the night you can pre-purchase your raffle tickets in Seán Óg's from any of the bar staff. Please note if you are in business and would like to contribute to the hamper please contact Peter Gallagher on 087-4454152.
The Aodh Ruadh senior ladies are staging a night at the races! Join our girls in the Bridgend Bar on Saturday, 14th December for a night of top quality racing action. Bets taken on the night with great prizes on the winning horses. On top of that there will be food on the night with a DJ putting everyone through their paces after the final race. It be a night of great laughs and craic for a super cause, so don't miss it!
Then on Friday, 27th December it's time to dig your your vintage gear for the legendary Up Da Yard night where at Dicey Reilly's. We'll be replaying the greatest hits from not-to-be-forgotten nights at the Millstone back in the day. Proceeds from this event go to support the work of Bórd na nÓg in promoting underage football in the club.
Sports first aid course
The club will be organising a Sport First Aid course in February 2025. The course will be around three hours over four evenings, 12 hours in total. It will be compulsory for at least one coach from each age group both boys and girls to attend. There will be €25 cost. Please keep an eye on club Facebook page, club notes and team WhatsApp groups for further details. If you are a coach and are interested please send Chris Kelly a text 086-8813553.Suim agat sa Ghaeilge?
Interested in using your own level of Irish in a relaxed, enjoyable conversation group? Aodh Ruadh invite you to, GAEILGE DO GACH DUINE Dorrian's Hotel, Ballyshannon every Tuesday for six weeks. Starting Tuesday 12th November from 8.30pm to 9.45pm Free of charge. All levels of Irish welcome. Join in, listen, whatever you are comfortable with. Bain triail as, Beidh fáilte romhat.Ballyshannon Bingo snowball continues to rise!
The Christmas Snowball rolls on to €1,200 and is in play on 52 numbers this week! Mary Donagher won the Jackpot game and the Stand Up game prize of €140 on a good night for her! The €100 house was shared between Caroline Finnerty and Marina Kerrigan. The other house winners were Caroline Gallagher and Molly Ferguson who shared, Gerard Kane, Molly Kerrigan, Kathleen Keown, Lesley McNeely, Marina Kerrigan, Gerard Kane, with Tina Gannon and Josie Lynch sharing game nine. The €50 line winners were Gerard Kane, with a free book for checking on less than 10 numbers, and Blair Foley. The other line winners were Brenda Carty, Mark Granaghan, Stacey Melaniff, Antoinette McKinny and Anne Lowther shared, Billy McGonigle, Gerard Cullen, Teresa Campbell, Leanne Patterson, with Lucy Egan & Ailish O'Kane sharing the last line. The free books were won by Marian McDermott and Philomena McGoldrick. We go again this Tuesday with a huge prize fund of over €3,100. Doors open at the Abbey Centre at 7.45pm for eyes down at 8.30pm. Books only €10!