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17 June 2024

Football
ADULT FOOTBALL
The scheduled games against Gaeil Fhánada on Sunday were postponed as a mark of respect to the Buggy family on the tragic passing of Grainne Buggy. The league programme resumes this Thursday the games against Fanad taking place at the Centre of Excellence in Convoy, with times to be confirmed. The teams are back out on action again on Saturday with a trip to Inishowen to take on Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin. The reserves get the action under way in Muff at 5.30pm, and are followed by the seniors at 7pm.

UNDERAGE FOOTBALL UPDATES
The under 16s were denied by the minimum in the all-county Division 2 under 16 final on Monday evening. Despite playing into the wind Aodh Ruadh got off to the perfect start as Anthony Duffy went on a mesmerising run the length of the pitch before laying off to Callum Dorrian. Dorrian then evaded some tough challenges before looping a shot in over the keeper. The hosts then won the kick out and Dorrian added his first point from play.
Mountcharles came back with a point, but Darragh McCready rode some tough challenges before lacing a ball into Callum Dorrian who got a shove in the back. The alert Dorrian then did a tap and go before tucking the ball past the keeper into the right corner.
Naul's then got the next two points before a rasper from Eoghan 'Blake' Gallagher flashed just over the bar.
A 1-2 salvo from the visitors then levelled up the game as it moved into the second quarter. Aodh Ruadh were getting it tough to make progress against the lively wind but Eoghan 'Blake' Gallagher did edge his side back in front with a tricky free from out on the left wing to make it 2-3 to 1-5 after 19 minutes.
Then six minutes from the break a great move by the Ernesiders saw Darragh McCready well denied by the Saint Naul's keeper, but Callum Dorrian was lurking and he first-timed to the back of the net.
Mountcharles rallied in the run to the break though and an unanswered 1-3 meant they went in leading by 2-8 to 3-3.
Half time sub Eoghan McCadden opened the second half scoring, showing great persistence to engineer a chance and slot over.
However Saint Naul's responded strongly again, racking up 1-2 before Callum Dorrian interrupted their momentum with a point from play.
The visitors tagged on another point before Aodh Ruadh started to start firing again. First Callum Dorrian won and converted a free in the 42nd minute. Then three minutes later Dorrian teed up Eoghan 'Blake' Gallagher to stroke over a good point from play.
Not long after that a defence splitting pass found Dylan Cullen and he blasted to the net to make it Aodh Ruadh 4-7 Saint Naul's 3-11. Saint Naul's did come back with a free, but they were starting to wilt against the wind and their cause took a further blow when they were reduced to 14 men six minutes from time.
Aodh Ruadh were finishing strongly now and one of the twinners set up Callum Dorrian for a great point. That was followed by another slick move a few minutes later which Dorrian again converted.
The hosts were just a point in arrears and now pushing hard to get something from the game. But with just 30 seconds of over-time played, the referee, Paul Hardy, called an end to proceedings meaning it ended Aodh Ruadh 4-9 Saint Naul's 3-13. It must be said that Hardy had a very good game in what was a tough contest to oversee, but Aodh Ruadh could feel a little aggrieved at not having had a few more minutes to reel in Saint Naul's.
Callum Dorrian was in imperious form and Saint Naul's just couldn't contain him. Elsewhere, Alastair Cian continues to do well between the stick, while Dara Vaughan was very game in the defence and read the play well. Up the attack Darragh McCready was excellent in his link play and Eoghan Gallagher took some fine scores. Next up for the under 16 will be a championship clash against Gaoth Dobhair in a few weeks time.
The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Alastair Cian; Micheal McGrath, Markko Branley, Alex Kerrigan; Anthony Duffy, Cole Connolly, Dara Vaughan; Antoin Duffy, Eoghan 'Blake' Gallagher (0-3, 1f); Manus Conlon, Darragh McCready, Ethan Kerrigan; Jack Hassett, Callum Dorrian (3-5, 1f), Eoghan McNulty. Subs: Dylan Cullen (1-0) for Jack Hassett 27 minutes; Eoghan McCadden (0-1) for Anthony Duffy half-time; Aaron McLoone for Alex Kerrigan 35 minutes; Oisin McCadden for Manus Conlon 35 minutes; Anthony Duffy for Ethan Kerrigan 52 minutes; MJ Ward, Oisin McGrath, Iarla Hartin.

A tight tussle in Towney for the under 14 White squad this week. After some difficult games for the boys, they trekked to Kilcar with hope and optimism. The weather was kind and with the pitch in fine condition a great game lay ahead. Things got off to a great start With Daniel Ward scoring a fine goal and a lovely point. Great supply from our two midfielders Robbie van Hooijdonk and Patrick McGurn contributed to several scores over the game. Alex Hoey with four points from play had a great evening as did hard working Donnacha Kane. The half forwards are asked to work very hard between attack and defence and Rossa Gallagher once again gave his all. Daryl Brennan is well experienced at this role and is a great link man between defence and attack. Freddie Knott slotted in for us at number 12 and was born for the role. The half back line was ably led by Peter Mulligan who worked very hard. Dara Reynolds Magee will have his own furrow made in Towney with all his running. Kyle Brennan put in a stalwart display in defence particularly in the second half when the heat was highest. Our last line of defence was Colin Doogan, Ethan Daly and Conor Vaughan who worked hard to hold back an aggressive and quick forward line. Jamie O'Reilly came on early in the second half and put in a fine display of running football even grabbing himself a fine point. Our ever dependable goalkeeper Luka Connolly continued his recent form with a great display of kick outs and shot stopping.
While Aodh Ruadh started well, Kilcar on their home patch were a doughty opposition. They had some very quick players with great football skills. The two teams were well matched. Kilcar were soon level and though Aodh Ruadh got some good scores, the Ernesiders went in seven points down at half time. The management team were concerned as it was a game that could get away from us. Our second half display was much better. It was a ding dong battle up and down the pitch with every ball contested. While Ballyshannon played really well we couldn't close the gap sufficiently and lost the game by six points. As ever in defeat there were great learnings which were discussed with the boys after the game. The team train again on Friday with a lot more football to be played.
The under 14 Green squad were three from four going into their difficult looking fifth fixture, away to Ardara. A challenge match in pre-season against the same opponents, meant our lads knew the physical strength and footballing ability of this Ardara team was going to be huge challenge. And so it proved, with Ardara setting out their stall from the throw-in, winning possession and powerfully running through to score a goal after ten seconds.
Ardara continued to dominate throughout the half. Aodh Ruadh did have a good percentage of possession, but found their physically bigger opponents very hard to break down and they were 3-10 to 0-2 down at half time.
The second half began in the same fashion as the first, Ardara winning possession from the throw-in, powering straight towards goal and putting the ball in the net. Aodh Ruadh got through for more scores in the second half, but Ardara dominated proceedings and ran out 7-17 to 1-6 winners.
Next week both squads are at home on Wednesday evening, with our White squad taking on Na Rossa at 6.30pm and our Green squad up against Naomh Columba at 7.45pm.

The under 12s finals took place over last weekend with the Green squad playing brilliantly to win their final against Malin. The White squad were defeated by a strong Saint Eunan's team.

The under 10s had two fixtures in a busy week. First up was the short trip down the N15 where the 2016 boys proved too strong for Bundoran over two games. On Saturday, the 2015 boys welcomed Killybegs to Father Tierney Park, again playing over two games. Well done to the four under 10 boys who lined out with the under 12s on county final day on Saturday. On Tuesday the boys will welcome Four Masters to Father Tierney Park for a 6.30pm throw in. Training will continue on Saturday morning with details to be announced on the team WhatsApp group.

Our under 8s were in action in a mini blitz down in Mountcharles where Saint Naul's hosted ourselves and Naomh Bríd. It was a great morning of football with 23 Aodh Ruadh players taking part. Each team had three games each. Thanks to Saint Naul's for hosting a great day of football.

Ladies
SECOND WIND SEES DIVISION 3 LADIES TO THE WIN
The Division 3 ladies continued their bright form this season with a 3-6 to 0-11 win against Convoy. The homesters had the better of things for much of the first half, but the introduction of Faye Gillespie near half-time helped get the Shamettes back into the game, with the Kildoney assassin banging two goals to leave it Saint Mary's 0-11 Aodh Ruadh 2-0 at the interval. In the second half Bridín Maguire made her return from injury between the posts and made a massive contribution to a stronger showing by the Ernesiders. Megan Murphy and Emily really got motoring in this period too, and with Cadhla Dolan hitting 1-1, and Faye Gillespie adding three points to her tally Aodh Ruadh moved into the lead and saw out the game to record a 3-6 to 0-11 point victory. The full back line of Jessica O'Mahoney, Kate Cunningham and Aodhbha O'Donnell were superb throughout against a very dangerous Convoy attack, while Emer O'Brien capped an energetic and impactful showing with a well taken point.
The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Roisin Maguire; Jessica O'Mahoney, Kate Cunningham, Aodhbha O'Donnell; Megan Murphy, Cliodhna Kerr (0-1), Emily McNamee; Emer O'Brien (0-1), Fiona McGonigle; Niamh Hoey, Cadhla Dolan (1-1), Meadb McCloskey; Caitlyn Gallagher, Ciara Gillespie, Amanda Mahon. Subs: Faye Gillespie (2-3) for Niamh Hoey, Rebecca McLaughlin for Meadb McCloskey, Eva McGrath from Cliodhna Kerr, Bridin Maguire for Roisin Maguire.

This coming Sunday the focus is on the Division 3 team who are away to MacCumhaill's, with that one getting under way in the county ground at 10.30am.

UNDERAGE LADIES UPDATES
Best of luck to the under 16s who are taking on MacCumhaill's in the Division 1 county semi-final at the Centre of Excellence in Convoy this Tuesday, throw-in at 8pm.

The under 14 girls moved on to six points from three games in Division 2 when Malin were unable to field last week. The girls had a really good challenge game in Kinlough against Melvin Gaels on Monday evening, putting in strong performances all over the pitch. This sets the girls up well for a big day on Saturday when the two under 14 girls teams host Saint Eunan's in back to back games at Father Tierney Park. The division 2 game throws in at 10am and the development game throws in at 11.30am. It would be great to see good support for the girls. Training continues on Wednesday evening at 5.45 in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh.

The under 12s had a super blitz last Saturday at Páirc Aodh Ruadh. Ballyshannon had three teams and played against two Saint Naul's teams and one from Naomh Ultan. Conditions were perfect and the games were played in great spirit. Great performances were put in by all the girls and special mention must go to sharp shooters Alice Mulligan and Muireann Gallagher. Elayna Patterson was solid in goals with plenty of running from Robyn Matthews and Emily Rose Summerville who were up and down the pitch all day. Alba Ni Ghallachoir and Aoife Hoey were ferocious in midfield. Next up is an away blitz to Four Masters next Monday, finishing up with a trip to an all-county blitz in Convoy on 28th June.

The under 10s are heading for the county Centre of Excellence in Convoy this Saturday for an all-county blitz. Best of luck to the whole team.

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

Hurling
Our senior hurlers return to action this Saturday with their opening game of the intermediate championship. They travel to the Crossroads to take on Setanta with throw-in at 4pm.

This Thursday our under 12s are taking part in an all-county blitz in Convoy. All details are in the teams WhatsApp group.

On Sunday morning all ages continue to train at 11.45am, with the under 12s having their mid-week slot at 5.45pm on Tuesday.
Contact details for each age bracket are as follows:
Under 12 - John Larkin – 086-1076883
Under 10 - Martin Larkin – 086-8033596
Under 8 – Stephen Sheerin – 086-8616927

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.

Games this week
This Tuesday at 7.45 Naomh Columba play Termon in the minor ladies Division 2 Final at the Father Tierney Park. On Saturday at 12.30pm Donegal's under 15 boys are playing Sligo in a challenge game on the main pitch at Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh.

Summer Camp
The annual Aodh Ruadh Summer Camp returns on Monday, 3rd July and runs to Friday, 7th July for boys and girls aged four and upwards. Activities run from 10am to 1.30pm each day and include skills training, fun and games, Gaelic football, camogie, rounders, hurling and lots more. The cost per session per week is €60 per child. We have reduced rates available for parents or guardians sending more than one child. Two children €110. Three children €150. For more information contact Sarah Drummond on 083-8648342.

Condolences
Aodh Ruadh were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Grainne Buggy on Thursday past. Grainne came from a background steeped in GAA and played on the 1990 intermediate title winning camogie team. Our thoughts are with the whole Buggy family and their wide circle of friends at this time.

Ballyshannon Bingo
With last week's Ballyshannon Bingo €1,100 Summer Snowball going unclaimed, this week's Snowball increases to €1,200 on 52 numbers as part of a mighty €3,100 prize fund!
Well done to all our winners last week. Tina Gannon took home the Jackpot game. The €100 house was shared by Catherine McLoone and Marian McDermott. The other house winners were Brenda Carty and Elaine Kelly (shared), Angela Gaye, Sean Ward, Angela Gaye and Celine McGrath (shared), Margaret Meehan, Packie Johnston, Ivy Murphy, Lesley McNeely and Breege McDermott (shared). The Stand Up game was won by Mary Donagher, who also took home the €50 prize on game 6, as well as another line. The other €50 line winner was Mary Alice Patton. The other line winners were Teresa Campbell Hanna and Edmund Brennan, Frances Murphy, Mary O'Kane, Antoinette McKinney, Maureen Coughlin, Josie Lynch and Kathleen McGrory, Marian McDermott and Madeline Gibbions. The free books were won by Mary Kane and Anne Lowther
We do it all again this Tuesday night at 8.30pm at the Abbey Centre, with doors open from 7.45pm. Books great value at just €10 for that super prize fund of including €1,100 Snowball, €500 50/50 Jackpot and €330 Lucky Numbers game. Come along and spread the word!

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