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Lotto
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There was no winner of the lotto jackpot of €4,600. Next draw is Sunday in McGinley's Bar at 8.30pm with a jackpot of €4,700 |
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Lotto Rota: - Bord na nÓg - Juvenile Hurlers - Senior Footballers - Senior Hurlers - Reserve Footballers - Ladies - Camogie |
The lotto team for the McCosker's Centra on Saturday is: Bord na nÓg |
In the lucky dip cash prizes of €20 went to Jimmy Gethins, Joe Lafferty, Francie Doherty, Barry Ward and Keith Gavigan.
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29 October 2024
Hurling
Aodh Ruadh claimed a first ever under 21 hurling title following a tempestuous clash with Setanta on Friday evening. The Ernesiders started as they meant to go on with points from Danny Breen and Aaron Cullen helping them to 0-4 to 0-1 lead in the early stages. Breen kept the score board ticking over through the remainder of the half, but Setanta grabbed a fortunate goal to keep themselves in the hunt as the sides turned around with Aodh Ruadh leading 0-8 to 1-2. Setanta came out for the second half with the bit between their teeth and a quick-fire 1-1 propelled them into the lead. Ballyshannon steadied though, thanks to a well taken score from Cian McKenna. Danny Breen then pinged a free to give his side a lead they would not relinquish. It was from this point on that the temperature went up, on and off the pitch. Setanta had a player lined, and Breen, clearly in peerless form for this one, punished every indiscretion ruthlessly. The Crossroads men did manage one more point, but it was Aodh Ruadh who were controlling proceedings now and they were well in control at Noel Mullaney's long whistle. It finished Aodh Ruadh 0-15 Setanta 2-4 as the Ernesiders brought back some all-to-rare silverware to Ballyshannon for 2024.
The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Cian McDonald; Dara O’Mahoney, Kyle McCaffrey, Lennon Canny; Callum Ayres, Maitiu Tierney, James Gallagher; Kyle McNulty (0-1), Johnny Lin; Cian McKenna (0-1), Aaron Cullen (0-2), Aaron Wyness (0-1); Liam Doogan, Damian Weber, Danny Breen (0-10f). Subs: Daire McDevitt for Liam Doogan 49 minutes; Jack McCadden for Damian Weber 57 minutes.
A big well done to the team and a thank you to the team management and everyone who helped with the team over the course of the campaign.
Football
The under 21s lost out by the narrowest of margins in their championship opener on Sunday against Naomh Conaill. It was the hosts who had the better of the opening exchanges, going into a two point lead after just four minutes. However Ballyshannon battled back with three unanswered points to take the lead by the 11th minute. Two points were evenly shared over the remainder of the half to leave the Ernesiders heading to the dressing room leading on a scoreline of 0-4 to 0-3. They stretched their lead with a point four minutes after the resumption, but two quick scores had Glenties back level by the 36th minute. That was followed by a goal which put the hosts into the driving seat. Aodh Ruadh responded well though, landing two points, but Naomh Conaill managed to keep their noses in front with answering scores. The visitors got a massive shot in arm two minutes from time when they found the back of the net, it was anyone's game now. Unfortunately, the decisive score went the way of Naomh Conaill after this keenly fought battle, 1-9 to 1-8 the final score. Next up for the under 21s will be the visit of Glenswilly to Father Tierney Park next Sunday. Throw-in for that one will be at 1pm.
Our under 10s travelled to Ballaghadreen this morning for their end of year trip. The boys had a great day and enjoyed wonderful hospitality from the hosts. A huge thank you to the Ballaghadreen club for everything. The management would like to particularly thank Barry and Lorraine O'Neill and all at O'Neill's Next Door Off-License for sponsoring the bus.
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.
Best of luck to Anthony McGrath who has been named in the newly appointed Leitrim senior football management backroom team.
Ladies
The Aodh Ruadh under 23s were in dominant form at a very damp Tir Chonaill Park on Sunday morning. It did take them time to find the rhythm against a well-organised Four Masters side. Eimear McMahon sent over the first score from play after ten tentative minutes of football from both sides. That was quickly followed by a goal from Orla Keon. Keon raided through to add a point shortly after as the Shamettes started to control more of the ball. From the 14th minute to the 24th minute Cáit Gillespie hit 2-2 before Eimear McMahon flighted over a lovely shot from play. The last say of the half went the way of Gillespie though as the sodden teams headed for the changing room with the Ernesiders leading 4-5 to 0-0. The conditions continued to worsen over the course of the second half, but credit is due to both sides as they made the best of them and Eugene McHale reffed very judiciously. An early Cáit Gillespie goal was followed by a bit of a lull before Four Masters opened their scoring in the 41st minute. Aodh Ruadh came back with a Gillespie point before Eimear McMahon dropped a free into the net with the game moving into the final quarter. Orla Keon added another point which was followed by another goal for Gillespie. Caitlyn Gallagher earned her reward with a laser-guided finish to the bottom corner. The scoring ended with a deserved goal for a gutsy Four Masters, and this was met with cheers from all in Tir Chonaill Park. Bridín Maguire had a superb game between the posts, being very sound under a lot of dangerous dropping ball. In defence Síofra Hughes, Grainne Maguire and Rebecca McLaughlin kept a time ship. Orla Keon and Andrea Moore did great work in the transition from defence to attack, while up front there was a good showing from all six in tricky conditions for football.
The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers was as follows Bridín Maguire; Emer McDevitt, Síofra Hughes, Grainne Maguire; Andrea Moore, Rebecca McLaughlin, Lauren Foy; Orla Keon (1-2), Emer O'Brien; Aoife Travers, Cáit Gillespie (5-3), Aoibhínn McGarrigle; Caitlyn Gallagher (1-0), Eimear McMahon (1-2), Cadhla Dolan. Next up for the under 23s will be the winners of the county A semi-final between Muff and Saint Eunan's which takes place this coming Sunday.
Best of luck to our under 13s who are in Gold Cup quarter-final action this Saturday in Father Tierney Park. Their opponents will be Malin with throw-in down for 12 noon.
Camogie
The Halloween Camogie fundraising disco was a huge success. The girls and boys had such a brilliant time and danced the evening away! Massive thanks to our DJ Conal Gavigan for keeping everyone entertained and his helper Cian McDonald taking all the song requests! As always, a massive thanks to all the parents for their support and to all our coaches for all the hard work all year. A shout out also to our face painters on the day Pauline Faherty and Shauna McDonnell. Thank you to everyone who donated raffle prizes, drinks, sweets and crisps for the disco and helped out with decorations: Eclipse Cinemas, Bundoran; Tigerceramics; A Novel Idea; Kernan's Spar; Maddy's Sweet Treats; and the Printing Experts.
Underage camogie continues this Wednesday evening on the top pitch at Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh from 7pm to 8pm. All are welcome.
Club AGM
Anyone who wishes to get a form for nominations for club executive 2025 and motions for 2025 is asked to please contact Club Secretary, Louise Larkin. Completed forms must be returned to the Secretary by no later than 5pm on Friday, 1st November.
Clothes collection
The Juvenile hurlers have launched their annual used clothes collection. Bags of clean clothes can be dropped to Owen Roe's Bar during business hours or call Orla on 086 8035316 if collection is necessary. Please note: Pillows and duvets are NOT accepted and actually cost the club money to dispose of, if received in error.
Scór na nÓg
Well done to the instrumental group of Micheál McGrath, Oisín McGrath, Aaron Reynolds, Conor Reynolds and Dáithí Sheerin who qualified to represent the club in the Scór na nÓg County final after an excellent performance in the semi-final in Glenfin. The final will take place in Inver on Saturday, 9th November. Our quiz team of James Gallagher, Iarla Hartin, Jack Hassett and Donagh Kelly performed admirably, but narrowly missed out on a place in the final after a tiebreaker round.
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
The much anticipated Halloween Ballyshannon Bingo takes place this Tuesday, 29th October! Feel free to get in the swing of it and wear your fancy dress, we're throwing in a few spots prizes for those who go to the effort! We'll also have an extra Lucky Numbers game on Game 4 to give an extra chance to win big!
Well done to all our bingo winners last week. Majella Gettins won the Jackpot game. The Autumn Snowball went unclaimed, with Noelle Carr taking the €100 house prize. Breda Gallagher had a hat-trick winning two houses and a line! The other house winners were Mary Donagher, Lesley McNeely, Nikita Mitchell shared game three, Breege McDermott, Marina Kerrigan shared the game seven house with Anne Gallagher and Regina Dolan, Rosaleen Rooney and Sharon Bogle shared game eight, with Noelle Kerrigan, Sonia Kelly and Chrissie Roper sharing game nine. The €50 lines were won by Tracey Gallagher and Ellen Lawne. The other line winners were Molly Ferguson, Noelle Carr, Chrissie Roper, Maureen Coughlin, Leanne McGrath, Anne Marie Greene, Marie Ward and Agnes Ryder. The €130 stand up game was won by Rachel Mitchell. So we look forward to Halloween Ballyshannon Bingo at 8.30pm Tuesday at the Abbey Centre. Doors open 7.45pm and books still only €10 with €3,100 in the pot as well as our spooky Halloween spot prizes! It's going to be great craic, so don't miss it!
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