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19 November 2024

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!

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