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15 October 2021
Senior Football Championship
St Michael's prove a bridge too far
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11 October 2021
Senior Reserve Football Championship
Ardara deny reserves at the death
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19 September 2021
Senior Football Championship
Polished Aodh Ruadh have too much for Four Masters
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28 August 2021
Senior Division 2
Ernesiders sign off on Division 2 in style
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27 June 2021
ACFL Division 2
Workmanlike Aodh Ruadh see off Convoy
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20 June 2021
ACFL Division 2
Cool, calm, controlled Aodh Ruadh make it two on the bounce
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29 November 2020
Chairman's Address to the 2020 Club AGM
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29 November 2020
Secretary's Address to the 2020 Club AGM
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26 September 2020
Intermediate Football Championship Final
The famine is over as classy Aodh Ruadh claim IFC title with finishing flourish
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17 September 2020
Under 14 hurling championship final
12-year-old Corey a scoring star for well balanced Aodh Ruadh side
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5 September 2020
Intermediate Football Championship
Sprint finish takes Aodh Ruadh into last four
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30 August 2020
Junior Hurling Championship
Aodh Ruadh book semi spot in style
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16 August 2020
Intermediate Football Championship
Late Cloich Cheann Fhaola surge sinks Aodh Ruadh
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16 August 2020
Ladies Intermediate Football Championship
Ladies denied at the death by Fanad smash and grab
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15 August 2020
Under 14 ladies Division 1 Shield Final
Extra-time heart break for brave under 14 ladies
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1 August 2020
Intermediate Football Championship
Aodh Ruadh off to a winning start
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19 July 2020
Intermediate ladies football championship
Ladies come up short against Naul's in championship opener
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19 July 2020
Junior Hurling Championship
Revenge for Carn in Father Tierney Park
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8 June 2020
Covid-19: Safe return for Gaelic Games
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26 September 2023

Football
Aodh Ruadh's reserves had to dig deep to book their place in the last eight of the reserve championship. They were pushed hard by a lively Saint Michael's side in MacCumhaill Park on Sunday afternoon, but the Ernesiders superior scoring power finally told. The first scores of the game went Saint Michael's way, but Aodh Ruadh were soon back on terms thanks to a Damian Weber free and David McGurrin from play. Sticky Ward then edged the Ernesiders in front for the first time after 12 minutes, but the Falcarragh men rattled over another brace to resume the lead. Johnny Gallagher restored parity in the 18th minute, Saint Michael's hit 1-2 in the space of four minutes to race into a five point lead. Aodh Ruadh rallied well though, with David McGurrin grabbing his second of the game and Weber converting two more placed balls to leave it Aodh Ruadh 0-7 Saint Michael's 1-7 at the turn-around. The second half saw the Ballyshannon lads really taking things up a gear, with a fantastic defensive performance seeing the men from the Bridge restricted to just 1-2 over the second 30. Sticky Ward laid down an early marker with the first point of the half before adding one from play just a minute later. Johnny Gallagher then tied things up on the 37th minute mark before Sticky Ward fired his side in front once again. Cathal Kelly then hit the net and Tiernan Flood Dolan floated over to make it 1-13 to 1-8 as Aodh Ruadh really started to take charge of the fixture. As the game approached the final quarter Saint Michael's got a lifeline as they won and converted a penalty to leave just two points between the sides. Sticky Ward came back with answering score, but the Reds kept up the pressure with a 56th minute point. It was Aodh Ruadh who finished the stronger though with Tiernan Flood Dolan palming the ball to the net three minutes into added time to seal Aodh Ruadh's place in the quarter-final draw. The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Aaron Cullen; Gary Carty, Michael Ward, Ryan Keenaghan; Colm McGloin, Johnny Gallagher (0-2), Aidan Sweeny; Odhran McGarrigle, Aonghus Sweeny; Darragh Flood Dolan, David McGurrin (0-2), Tiernan Flood Dolan (1-1); Damian Weber (0-3, 2f 1 45), Michael 'Sticky' Ward (0-5, 3f) Cathal Kelly (1-0). Subs: Senan Rooney for Ryan Keenaghan 24 minutes; Spanny Goan for Odhran McGarrigle; James Gallagher for Aonghus Sweeny; JJ Cassidy for Cathal Kelly - all 51 minutes; Daniel Warnock 58 minutes.

The draw for the senior and reserve championship quarter-finals saw Aodh Ruadh drawn against Saint Eunan's at both grades to set up a double header this weekend. When fixture details are confirmed we'll have these up on the club's social media output.

Our minors are training hard as they await confirmation of fixture details for their Division 2 Championship Shield Final against Malin. Keep an eye on the club's social media output for updates.

Both under 13 teams were on the road this week, and unfortunately were at the end of heavy defeats. The Division 3 lads made their way to Milford on Friday and the young side found the going tough and had a slow start versus a physically stronger team littered with tidy footballers. But true to form this team kept battling to the end and can be proud of their efforts as they headed back down the road. On Sunday, the Division 1 team were away to Moville, the lads travelled with a light squad and had a couple of injuries, including a fractured thumb for Captain Darragh McCready who we wish a speedy recovery. That left the going very difficult in harsh rainy conditions. We had solid performances from Alex Kerrigan and Iarla Hartin, but wasn't enough to repel a lively Moville side. The shield competition beckons for both our teams with fixtures likely this weekend, with times and venues to be confirmed. Training continues on Friday at 5.45pm in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh.

Our under 11 internal league continued on Saturday morning with wins for Pauric McGrath, Dara McGuinness and Donnacha Conlon. There will be two rounds this week, the first on Wednesday evening at 6pm and Saturday morning at 11.30am.

Ladies
Best of luck to our juniors who will be facing Saint Michael's in the Junior B Championship Shield decider on Sunday. We'll have fixture details on our social media output later this week.

The under 13s had their first home game this week, with Killybegs the guests in Father Tierney Park. The homesters started well, but the Fintra girls came into the contest as it wore on and edged the verdict by two points at the final whistle. Erin Gallagher was magnificent in goals, making a few mighty saves, while Niamh McGrath was very strong in the full back line. Further out the pitch Leia Roper did really well at half back with Zara Meade picking off a few good scores in the attack. The next game for the squad is away to Naomh Conaill this Saturday.

Aodh Ruadh under 8s played Four Masters on Saturday morning. A great turn out from both sides with plenty of game time for the young ladies. Training continues for under 8 and under 6 girls from 5pm to 6pm on the Coláiste Cholmcille pitch on Tuesday evenings. Our under 10s continue training on Monday evenings.

Hurling
Aodh Ruadh will be taking part in the under 21 hurling championship this season. We would like to invite anyone interested in joining the squad to contact Daithi Breen on 087-9287965.

The under 15s travelled through the Gap on Thursday evening to take on MacCumhaill's in what turned out to be extremely difficult conditions with thunderous downpours, particularly during the first half. The Ernesiders started well and led from the off. However, complacency set in and MacCumhaill's took full advantage and found the back of the net, twice in quick succession to go ahead by one point at the halfway mark. The boys came back out from their half-time talk with a different attitude and it wasn't long before they were ahead again. With the light fading fast and visibility seriously compromised in the absence of any lights being switched on, they eventually ran out winners by two points. That was the last group stage match for these lads and they top the table with six wins from six matches! They can now look forward to a semi-final against Setanta on Thursday, time and venue to be confirmed.

The hurling committee were very disappointed to have had to make the decision to postpone the Alan Ryan / Seamus Grimes tournament which had been planned for last Sunday. Due to an unfavourable weather forecast, a number of teams pulled out on Friday and made the tournament unviable. We hope to re-arrange it for some time in October, details to be confirmed at a later date.

Our under 9s finished up their year at the all county blitz in Convoy under lights on Friday evening. Aodh Ruadh entered two teams and played against Carndonagh, Setanta, Saint Eunan's, Buncrana and Burt. The boys had a great evening of hurling! Thanks to all the parents driving and thanks to all the coaches who helped throughout the year.

Camogie
Our underage girls continue training again this Sunday at 11.45am with the seniors training on Wednesday at 7.15pm.

As we work hard to spread the Camogie gospel, we would appreciate any donations of hurls and helmets that anyone might have lying about the house which are too small and need a new home. The enthusiastic young girls in our underage camogie teams would love to have them!

Clothes collection
The Juvenile Hurling Committee's Cash 4 Clothes fundraiser is still ongoing for the month of September. All bags of unwanted clothes, shoes and bags - no pillows or duvets thank you, can be dropped to North West Floors and Doors in Portnason at any point during the month of September. You can also contact Orla on 086 8035316 to arrange collection.

Monthly Executive Committee
The September Monthly meeting of the Club Executive will take place on Tuesday, 26th September at 8.30pm in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh. All committee members are asked to attend.

AGM season
The club AGM is set to take place on Sunday, 26th November. The deadline for sub-committee AGMs is Sunday, 5th November. Following that sub-committee and officer reports should be submitted to Secretary, Lisa McTernan, by Friday 17th November. Further information on nomination and motion forms will follow in due course.

Ballyshannon Bingo
We had a shared Jackpot at last Tuesday's Ballyshannon Bingo on September 19th with Patsy Quinn and Mary Alice Patton taking the spoils. The House winners were Bill McGonigle, Mary McGowan, Aine McManus (with a line!), Majella Gettins, Kathleen Keown, Patricia Downey, Mary Roper and Madeline Gibbions, whilst Marie Ward took the €100 house. The Line winners were Jude Rooney, Ann O’Reilly, Anthony Mulhern (twice!), Philomena Granaghan, Marian McDermott, Kay Kilvarry, Irene Anderson, Karen Coughlin, Kathleen Fallon and Mary McGonigle, with Mary also taking the Stand-Up game prize of €120! The €1,000 Autumn Snowball escaped another week so is in play on 47 numbers or less this week, all as part of a €2,800 prize fund including €500 50/50 Jackpot and €300 Lucky Numbers Game. Bingo at the usual time of 8.30pm Tuesday with doors open at 7.45pm. Books cost just €10!

Last modified: Monday, 25 September 2023 at 10:16pm

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