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27 May 2024

Football
SENIORS MAINTAIN UNDEFEATED RECORD
Aodh Ruadh made the trip to Moyle View Park on Sunday afternoon to take on Milford in the latest round of league fixtures. In a testing encounter the Ernesiders ability to find the net once again served them well. Darren Drummond bagged two in the first half as Ballyshannon enjoyed a 2-5 to 1-6 advantage at the interval. The homesters had the better of matters in the second half though and an Eoin Cassidy goal helped his side earn a share of the spoils as it finished 3-10 to 1-16. We have a gallery of shots from the game live now on aodhruadh.org.

RESERVES ROMP PAST MILFORD
The reserves continued their free-scoring charge through their league programme with another thumping victory on Saturday. They eased their way into the game over the course of the first 30 minutes, a Philip Patton penalty helping the Ernesiders to a 1-9 to 0-2 lead at half-time.
Ballyshannon went up through the gears in the second half, and with Shane Gillespie and Cathal Kelly raising green flags, they were full value for a winning scoreline of 3-14 to 0-3. That extends the reserves winning run to eight games, with Daniel Warnock's men on a score difference of plus 77, an average winning margin of 9.625 points. We have a great gallery of pictures from the game live now on aodhruadh.org.
The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Karl O’Brien; Oisin Kerr, Luke Carr, Shane McGloin; James Gallagher, Shane Gillespie (1-1), Oran Gillespie (0-1); Odhran McGarrigle (0-4), Michael McKenna; Garvey Meade (0-1), Philip Patton (1-3), Harry Howarth; Cian McKenna (0-2), Cathal Kelly (1-2), Caelan Drummond. Subs: Ciaran Slevin for Luke Carr (inj) 10 minutes, Jake Foley for Harry Howarth 35 minutes, Liam Doogan for Oisin Kerr 40 minutes, Ryan Daly for Cian McKenna 45 minutes, Aonghus Sweeney for Caelan Drummond 45 minutes.

Aodh Ruadh have a well-timed break this weekend for Rory G, but they are back in action the following week when they travel to take on Saint Naul's.

UNDERAGE FOOTBALL UPDATES
The under 16s followed up their Division 2 Southern Board league win last week, with an impressive victory over Glenfin in Father Tierney Park on Monday evening. The visitors gave Ballyshannon plenty to think about for long stretches, but in the end the Ernesiders skill and athleticism told.
The first half started with the sides feeling each other out until four minutes in when Callum Dorrian oned twoed before popping over the bar to open the scoring.
Aodh Ruadh then won the kick out and worked the ball to the right where Eoghan 'Blake' Gallagher connected with a shot which dropped in over the keeper into the net for the game's first goal.
Glenfin opened their account with a point shortly after, but Callum Dorrian cancelled that out with interest, firing over three unanswered points.
Then in the 13th minute Manus Conlon made a great fetch and fed off to Jack Hassett who raced in on goal and made no mistake with a clinker of a shot across the face of goal into the net.
Four minutes later Glenfin were awarded a penalty, and despite Alastair Cian guessing correctly, he couldn't keep the powerful shot out.
Callum Dorrian and Manus Conlon hit answering points, but Glenfin were enjoying their best phase of the game now. They notched three points in the three minutes before a looping shot sneaked into the top corner, just three minutes from half-time to make it a two point game.
It was Callum Dorrian who brought the first half action to a close though, with a lovely individual effort, jinking his way through the opposition defence for 40 metres before stroking over, making it Aodh Ruadh 2-7 Glenfin 2-4 as the team's headed for the dressing rooms.
It was no surprise to see Dorrian opening the second half scoring a minute in, but Glenfin were continuing to own the ball for long spells. Aodh Ruadh's next score came from a break out on a turnover ball, with Jack Hassett sending over a super shot.
That seemed to lend steel to Ballyshannon and further points from Manus Conlon and Eoghan 'Blake' Gallagher stretched their side out into a seven point lead.
Glenfin weren't done just yet though, and a 1-1 salvo as the third quarter came to a close kept the home support on edge.
Those nerves were settled somewhat though when Antoin Duffy carved his way through the Glenfin defence before crashing a shot in under the crossbar eight minutes from time. Then a clever free from Callum Dorrian found Jack Hassett and he sent over a well-struck shot. Further points from Dorrian, Manus Conlon and Eoghan 'Blake' Gallagher eased Aodh Ruadh towards the final whistle and scoreline of 3-15 to 3-5.
A very impressive display by the Ballyshannon lads here, with Callum Dorrian just different class, with exquisite score-taking complementing intelligent link play. Once again Alastair Cian was good between the posts with Markko Branley generally commanding his area well. Cole Connolly had a strong game at centre back. Eoghan 'Blake' Gallagher and Antoin Duffy generally had the better of things in the middle third, while up front Jack Hassett was on form, with Manus Conlon contributing well too.
The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Alastair Cian; Mícheál McGrath, Markko Branley, Alex Kerrigan; Anthony Duffy, Cole Connolly, Dara Vaughan; Antoin Duffy (1-0), Eoghan 'Blake' Gallagher (1-2); Manus Conlon (0-3), Darragh McCready, Ethan Kerrigan; Jack Hassett (1-2), Callum Dorrian (0-8, 2f), Oisín McGrath. Subs Aaron McLoone for Ethan Kerrigan HT, Iarla Hartin for Oisín McGrath 58 minutes; Senan Ward for 60 minutes.
The Ballyshannon lads now await their semi-final opposition. Keep an eye on the club's social media output for fixture details.

The under 10s travelled to Donegal Town on a very wet Saturday morning playing two games against the home team. The schedule for the coming week starts with training as usual on Tuesday at Coláiste Cholmcille from 7pm to 8pm. Then on Saturday the squad are scheduled for a home game against Ardara at 11am. This may be subject to change, so keep an eye on the team WhatsApp group for updates. Then on Bank Holiday Monday there will be an all-county blitz in Ardara with 24 teams competition. Aodh Ruadh will be bringing two teams, each getting four games. The action starts at 10am in Pearse Memorial Park and should be finishing around 2pm.

The under 8s had another very enjoyable run out in Bundoran at the weekend, in a big local derby. The boys played very well, and there were some great performances right across the team. Training continues on Friday at 7pm, but the boys have no game on Saturday.

Hurling
EUNAN'S PROVE TOO STRONG
It wasn't to be for Aodh Ruadh in the Division 2 final of the Donegal summer league which was played in Father Tierney Park last Friday.
Ballyshannon only had 14 to call on for this decider and Saint Eunan's took full advantage. By the half time break they were already well out of sight, leading by 0-2 to 2-16. Two Danny Breen frees were Aodh Ruadh's only scoring contribution to the first 30 minutes of action.
The second half followed a similar template to the first. Danny Breen landed a free and Ciaran Kilgannon got his side's only score from play, but up the other end of the pitch the scores were flowing freely as the Letterkenny men cantered to a 3-25 to 0-4 victory.
The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Ryan O’Brien, Kyle McCafferty, Caelan Drummond, Aaron Wymbs, Martin Larkin, Dara O'Mahoney, Ciaran Rami, Johnny Lin, Cian McDonald, Cian McKenna, Lennon Canny, Tommy Clyne, Danny Breen (0-3), Ciaran Kilgannon (0-1).
We have a big gallery of pictures from the final live on aodhruadh.org.

UNDERAGE HURING UPDATES
This Sunday we host the under 9s and under 12s of Saint Molaise Gaels. All details will be in the team WhatsApp groups.

Training continues on Sundays at 11.45am, with our under 12s having their mid-week slot on Tuesday at 5.45pm.

Plans are afoot for our 2025 Summer camp. Anyone who is not a part of one of our panels who would like some more information, is asked to please contact John Larkin on 086-1076883.

Ladies
BATTLING DEFEAT FOR SENIORS
The Division 3 ladies fixture against MacCumhaill's fell by the wayside with no official available to referee, a stark testament to how important referees are to our games. That left the full focus on the Division 1 ladies clash with Glenfin at Páirc Taobhoige.
There was a driving wind down the pitch and Aodh Ruadh had it behind them for the first half. It was the host who got off to a bright breezy start though, hitting the net with less than a minute played. The Shamettes weren't too disconcerted though and steadily worked their way into the game. Katie McGowan pressed up to open the scoring for her side, followed two minute later by a neat point from play by Cadhla Dolan. Dolan then pinged over a levelling free in the fifth minute.
Glenfin pulled away again though, registering 1-2 before Aodh Ruadh next raised a white flag, that from a 14th minute Cadhla Dolan free.
There were only three points scored over the course of the second quarter, Glenfin with two and another Cadhla Dolan free making it Glenfin 2-4 Aodh Ruadh 0-5 at the break.
Glenfin had the wind behind them for the second half hit four unanswered points over the course of the next 25 minutes. Ballyshannon were defending well though and not coughing up too many easy chances.
The next score was a big one, created by great work from Caoimhe Hughes O'Brien, who laid off to Cadhla Dolan and she hit a masterly strike past the keeper to make it game on with five minutes remaining.
Two minutes later Roisin McGloin was hauled down on her way through on goal and a penalty awarded. The resultant spot kick was saved, but Aodh Ruadh rallied well and once again Caoimhe Hughes O'Brien was on hand with the telling pass this time to Roisin McGloin, who wasn't going to be denied at the second time of asking and she sent an accurate shot to the net to put just a goal between them. 2-8 to 2-5.
Unfortunately Glenfin were able to hit back quickly with a goal of their own, but Ballyshannon continued to have the better of things in the final stages and the hosts were slightly flattered by the final scoreline of 3-8 to 2-5.
A good performance from the Ernesiders in testing conditions. Niamh Barrett was superb at full back with some great interceptions, while Roisin McGloin's goal capped a great display from her too. Katie McGowan's consistency and driving runs were a big asset for Aodh Ruadh, as was Ann-Lisa Rabbitte's ball winning. Caoimhe Hughes O'Brien is growing with every game since her return and she made a big contribution here. Meanwhile Cadhla Dolan was excellent, not just with her scoring contribution, but with her ball winning and support play.
The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Roisín Maguire; Roisín McGloin (1-0), Niamh Barrett, Megan Murphy; Fiona McGonigle, Rebecca McLaughlin, Katie McGowan (0-1); Anna-Lisa Rabbitte, Caoimhe Hughes O'Brien; Gillian Dufficy, Ciara Larkin, Aoibhínn McGarrigle; Cadhla Dolan (1-4, 3f), Elaine Dorrian, Terri Gallagher. Subs: Meadb McCloskey, Niamh Hoey, Cliodhna Kerr, Kate Cunningham.

RESERVES GO A LONG WAY FOR THE WIN
Last Thursday the Division 3 ladies started their week of action with a trip down to Malin. On a lovely evening for football both teams were able to play a fast paced, end-to-end brand of football. In the first half Aodh Ruadh had the better of it. Ciara Larkin opened the scoring two minutes in and that was followed two minutes later by a classy effort from Ciara Gillespie. Further points from Gillespie and Larkin were followed by a powerful shot from Niamh Hoey and an effort from Emer O'Brien after some patient attacking play. That left the Shamettes 0-6 to 0-0 up after the first quarter. The second quarter saw less scoring action with Malin picking up their first point of the game in the 16th minute. Ciara Gillespie and Niamh Hoey added to their tallies before an nasty injury to Síofra Hughes saw her exit the fray. Her replacement, Caitlyn Gallagher registered the last point of the half following some superb set up play by Fiona McGonigle. That left it 0-9 to 0-1 in favour of the visitor at half-time, but with Malin playing down the slope in the second half there was still plenty of work to do.
Aodh Ruadh got off to a great start in the second half with Caitlyn Gallagher chalking up the first score following the restart. However, Malin weren't long in making their reply, coming down the pitch and winning a penalty which they converted to leave six points between the sides. Aodh Ruadh didn't panic though and over the course of the half they continued link up well and pick off scores. One of those was from a well-taken penalty by Ciara Gillespie, with the Rebecca McLaughlin also raiding up to find the net. Come the final whistle Aodh Ruadh were the winner on a scoreline of 2-17 to 2-5, making the long journey home a bit easier on the tired limbs.
While Ballyshannon ran up a big score, with some lovely shooting in particular by Ciara Gillespie, Ciara Larkin and Niamh Hoey, this win was arguable built from the back, with Fiona McGonigle and Rebecca McLaughlin in particular turning over ball and powering in the attack with brisk alacrity. Further back Jessica O'Mahoney caught the eye in a last line which restricted their opponents to just nine scores over the course of the 60 minutes.
The Aodh Ruadh team was as follows: Roisín Maguire; Jessica O'Mahoney, Niamh Barrett, Cliodhna Kerr; Fiona McGonigle, Rebecca McLaughlin, Megan Murphy; Caoimhe Hughes O'Brien, Aoife Travers; Aoife Bromley, Ciara Larkin, Emer O'Brien; Niamh Hoey, Síofra Hughes, Ciara Gillespie. Subs Caitlyn Gallagher, Emer McDevitt, Meabh McCloskey.

This weekend our Division 1 ladies are the only adult team in action, taking on Saint Eunan's as they come to Father Tierney Park on Sunday morning for a 10.30am throw-in.

UNDERAGE LADIES UPDATES
The under 16 girls hosted their last game of the league last Tuesday, welcoming Saint Eunan's to Father Tierney Park. In the first half Aodh Ruadh put in a terrific performance with scores from Faye Gillespie (1-2), Emma O’Donnell (1-1), Rachael Gillespie (1-1) and Jenna Britton (0-1). At half-time it was the Ernesiders who dominated the score board, leading by 3-3 to 0-2.
After a few weeks of great weather, thundery rain descended on the Park for the second half of this game and Saint Eunan's made a come back scoring 1-8. That set up a nervy final few minutes, with the Ballyshannon defence working hard to keep the lead. They got great assistance from midfield and the half forwards to see the game out and secure the victory on a final scoreline of 3-5 to 1-10.
The girls are currently second in the Division 1 league table which secures Aodh Ruadh a place in the semi-final. Fixture details for the that last four clash will be published on the Aodh Ruadh CLG Facebook page when they are released.

On Saturday afternoon in Termon Aodh Ruadh fielded two under 14 teams at the same underage ladies age group for the first time. First up was the Division 2 team who had a slow start and found themselves well off the pace in the first half. Points from Halle McGowan, Jenna Britton and Kayla McDermott were all they had to show for their first half efforts, trailing 1-11 to 0-3 at the break. The girls came out with a much stronger resolve and greater intensity in the second half and showed the type of performance that will be needed in the rest of the campaign. Goals from Kayla McDermott and captain Leia Roper were supplemented by points from Ella Dorrian and Emily Gallagher, to ensure the girls had the better of the second half. The final score was a 2-14 to 2-5 defeat for the young Ernesiders.
The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Eabha Hegarty, Bethany McNamee, Amy McNeely, Muireann Gallagher (Bronagh Waugh 45 mins), Louise Browne, Nicole McGrath, Emer McGarrigle, Jenna Britton (0-1), Leia Roper (1-0), Emma O'Neill (Mia Duffy 37 mins), Tiah Kane, Halle McGowan (0-1), Emily Gallagher (0-1), Kayla McDermott (1-1), Ella Dorrian (0-1). Subs: Saoirse O'Donnell, Catherine Garvey, Holly O'Neill, Aoife McGee, Aisling Britton.
With squad numbers low on the day, and a panel of just 27 for the two games a number of girls had to dust themselves down and go again straight into action again with the Development team. In an extremely tight and exciting game the girls showed great energy and teamwork throughout. First half points from Emma O'Neill (0-2), Ella Dorrian, Lauren Kane and Catherine Garvey kept the Shamettes in touch, trailing 2-3 to 0-5 at the break. The girls set their sight on goals in the second half and Ella Dorrian, Aoife McGee and Emily Gallagher all raised green flags to go with an Aoife McGee point. The girls showed great spirit but unfortunately time ran out and their effort came up agonisingly short, losing out to Termon 3-7 to 3-6.
The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Emily Gallagher (1-0), Shiloh Killilea (Mia Duffy 30 mins), Saoirse O'Donnell, Bronagh Waugh, Sophia Hughes, Eabha Hegarty, Holly O'Neill, Aoibheann McGarrigle, Catherine Garvey (0-1), Emma O'Neill (0-2), Ella Dorrian (1-1), Lauren Kane (0-1), Aisling Britton, Aoife McGee (1-1) (Robyn McNamee 45 mins), Larissa Lawless.
It was a great team effort from both teams on the day, and special mention to the six girls who had to play the two games back to back.
Training continues on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5.45pm at Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh. Next up, the Development team play away to MacCumhaill's on Saturday at 10.30am, while the Division 2 team will entertain Ardara on the following Tuesday at 7.15pm.

Last Monday Father Tierney Park was the venue for a titanic tussle between the under 12 girls of Aodh Ruadh and MacCumhaill's. The visitors came down the N15 in big numbers making for a great evening of football. Overall 31 girls wore the white and green of Ballyshannon and they fought tooth and nail for every ball against a very physical Ballybofey outfit. The teams were very well matched in two 13-a-side games with nothing between them in the end. Immense performances were put in by all the Ballyshannon girls, especially Muireann Gallagher driving forward from midfield and Alba Gallagher who starred in goals as well as in a stint outfield too. The Ernesiders' defence was well marshalled by Maia Ferguson and Ciara Gallagher, with Aoife NcGuinness and Grace Coughlan tirelessly running dangerous attacking lines in the final third. The under 12s have break from the blitzes this week with training on Tuesday followed by a trip to take on Four Masters the week after.

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

Aodh Ruadh Club 250 Draw
The second of our Aodh Ruadh Club 250 draws took place at last Thursday's monthly executive meeting. Our first prize winner of €1,000 was David McDonagh. The second prize winner of €300 was Pauric McGurn. Third prize winner of €200 was Liam, Fionn, Colm and Adam Doogan. The May special monthly prize of a €100 voucher for McCosker's Centra was won by Pat Gruddy. Big congratulations to all our draw winners and many thanks to everyone supporting this important fund-raiser for the club. If you missed the annual entry deadline, you can still be part of this massive prize draw over the course of the remaining 10 months. Enter now online at the Aodh Ruadh Klubfunder.com page where you can choose from a range of payment options.

Duck race
The Underage Ladies Football committee would like to thank everyone for getting behind our very successful duck race at McKenna's Brook last Saturday. To all who bought and sold ducks, to Roisín and Sylvester Maguire who organised the race on the day and all the helpers. The break in the good weather was very welcome for ducks and the first one home had Phil Dorrian's name on him. The second was Rachael Gillespie and third was Katie McGowan. Congrats to our winners, and thanks once again for everyone's support for this Bord na gCáiliní Óg fund-raiser, it is very much appreciated.

All-county Féile
On Monday, June 2nd, the boys Division 1 all-county football Féile competition takes place in Ballyshannon with games running simultaneously at Father Tierney Park and on the main playing field in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh. The games start at 10.30am, with seven clubs participating including Ardara, Four Masters, Dungloe, Glenswilly, Naomh Padraig, Uisce Chaoin, Saint Eunans, and Cloich Cheann Fhaola. The day's action will conclude with the Féile Final.

Massive €4,300 Ballyshannon Bingo prize pot this week
This week we have an extraordinary €4,300 prize fund on offer! Last weeks bingo was cut short when the lights went out across Ballyshannon! This week we start by playing for the remining prize money from last week, starting with the €500 50/50 Jackpot followed by one super €500 must win game. We also play a second stand up game, the first being the unplayed game from last week with €120 already in the pot. So, we have twelve bingo games and two stand up games on offer this week!
The winners from the games played last week were Ann Granaghan, David Percival, Teresa Campbell, Elizabeth McCarthy and Marie Gallagher with the houses, with Kathleen Fallon, Eileen Maguire, Marie Ward, Mary Teresa Travers and Mary Cox winning the line prizes.
This week we also have our cracking €1,000 Summer Snowball in play on 49 numbers, two Lucky Numbers games and a second €500 50/50 Jackpot. Players from last week can present their books from last week to get their sheets for the extra games. Players not present last week have the option to buy sheets for the extra games. We're in for a bumper night and big money out! Spread the word and bring someone along for a special bingo night!

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