Football
It was disappointment for the under 21s on Saturday afternoon as a muted performance saw them coming off second best against Four Masters in Father Tierney Park. The first quarter was dominated by the visitors as they eased in to 1-2 to no score lead with both sides playing on the counter. Damian Weber finally got the Ernesiders off the mark in the 17th minute with a free and added a second nine minute later to put a goal between the sides. Four Masters added a further point, but Jack Gallagher answered that with a free on the stroke of time to leave Aodh Ruadh well in contention, but needing to seriously step up the intensity. Unfortunately that didn’t happen and the Donegal town men kept the score board ticking over, hitting five points without reply to make it 1-7 to 0-3 with ten minutes left to play. Jack Gallagher broke the run with a free and then Matt Gillespie made a great interception out by the sideline and found Cian Rooney with a lovely pass. Rooney still had a lot to do, but he raced in on goal and dispatched his shot beautifully to leave just a goal between the sides with seven minutes left. Aodh Ruadh went hunting for goal, but they needed Aaron Cullen to make two outstanding stops to keep them in it as the clock ticked down. However, with time almost up Ballyshannon were found exposed at the back again and this time there was nothing Cullen could do as Four Masters hit the net to seal their victory. The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Aaron Cullen; Ryan Keenaghan, Kyle Murray, Aidan Sweeny; James Gallagher, Mark McGlynn, Daire Gallagher; Colm McGloin, Matt Gillespie; Eoghan Kelly, Jack Gallagher (0-2f), Darragh Flood Dolan; Damian Weber (0-2f), Cian Rooney (1-0), Harry Howarth. Subs: Cian McKenna for Harry Howarth 38 minutes, Diarmuid Flood Dolan. Aodh Ruadh can still top their group if they can defeat Naomh Conaill in their game this Saturday. Throw-in at Father Tierney Park is at 2pm.
Bord na nÓg are proud to announce they will be staging their annual awards presentation evening after a Covid enforced hiatus. County hot-shot Oisin Gallen will be joining us as we celebrate a year of underage football in Aodh Ruadh at the Abbey Centre on Saturday 25th November. The celebrations will get under way at 5.30pm with presentations to our players from under 9 up to minor on the night.
Ladies
The under 23s’ received a walkover in their semi-final against Urris last weekend. They now await the conclusion of the other group games to see who they will face in the Division 2 under 23 final.
Our under 13 girls have a home draw for their championship quarter-final. The last-eight game takes place this Saturday at 11am against Robert Emmet’s. Training continues as normal for the girls this Thursday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
The underage Ladies awards evening will be taking place this Thursday in the Abbey Centre. Donegal senior star Suzanne White joins us as we celebrate a year of underage football in the club. There will be presentations to all our underage players up to minor level. The doors are open at 7pm with the presentations getting under way at 7.30pm. We hope all our underage players can join us for what should be a great night of craic.
All Ireland Scór Sinsear finals
It’s a very exciting week for the Aodh Ruadh club who will be represented in two competitions in the All Ireland Scór Sinsear finals this weekend. The Quiz Team of Paddy Kelly, Sylvester Maguire, Eamonn Martin Maguire and John Hughes will be taking part in Tráth na gCeist decider, while the Instrumental Music Group of Sean O’Brien, Lorraine O’Brien, Michael McGrath, Cíarde Sheerin and Ríonach Sheerin will be competing in the Ceol Uirlise final. It’s been a tough journey from the county final on 17th September through the Ulster semi-finals and finals, but what a thrill to be competing in the All-Ireland finals. These are taking place in the INEC in Killarney and will be available via a live stream from GAA Scór Oifigiuil (Link to follow later in week). Comhghairdeas libh uilig agus Ádh mór oraibh. Aodh Ruadh Abú!
Cheerio Cian
Best wishes to the big man, Cian Dolan, who departs for Lebanon this week.
Suim agat sa Ghaeilge?
Interested in using your own level of Irish in a relaxed, enjoyable conversation group? Aodh Ruadh GAA Club invite you to GAEILGE DO GACH DUINE. Join us in Dorrian’s Hotel, Ballyshannon where we will meet every Tuesday for six weeks commencing Tuesday 14th November from 8.30pm to 9.45pm. All levels of Irish are welcome to join in, speak, listen, or just do whatever you are comfortable with. This event is free of charge. Bain triail as, beidh fáilte romhat.
Club AGM
The club AGM will take place on Sunday, 26th November at 5pm in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh. Sub-committee and officer reports should be submitted to Secretary, Lisa McTernan, by this Friday.
Clothes collection
Our used clothes collection is still going strong and bags can continue to be dropped to North West Floors and Doors for the next number of weeks. Call Orla on 086-8035316 if you need to arrange a collection.
Ballyshannon Bingo
The Jackpot was won at last Tuesday’s action-packed Ballyshannon Bingo on 7th November October with Mary Ferguson taking the spoils. The House winners were Maureen Coughlan, Kathleen Fallon, Eileen McIntyre, Gerard Cullen, Mary Donagher, Mary McGloin, Mary Alice Patton, with Josie Lynch, Chrissie Roper and Kay Gilvarry sharing a house. The Snowball rolls over for another week, with Patricia O’Connor winning the €100 prize on that game. The Line winners were Patricia O’Reilly, Patricia O’Connor, Mary McGonigle, Joan Gallagher, Sean Coughlin, Shane Coughlin, Anne Gallagher, John McFadden and Ellen Maguire (Shared), Josie Lynch and Mary McGonigle. Caroline Finnerty and James Monaghan shared the €50 double line prize in game 10. Edmund Brennan and Mary McGonigle won free books for next week’s bingo in our half time book draw. Sean Coughlan took the Stand-Up game prize of €145. The €1,000 Winter Snowball escaped another week so is in play on 46 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! Come along a bring a friend for a great night of craic and prizes!
Aodh Ruadh lotto
There was no winner of the Aodh Ruadh Lotto jackpot of €4,700. The winning numbers drawn were 4, 5, 10, 11, 15 and 18. In the lucky dip prizes of €20 were won by Donna Martin, Chrissie Roper, Carmel Gillespie, Pauric Harvey and Anne Britton. The next draw is for a jackpot of €4,800 on Sunday in The McGinley’s bar. Lotto tickets are available in Kernan’s Spar and Pearse O’Neill’s. You can play also play the lotto online. Log onto klubfunder.com and then search for and select Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon. Users can now avail of the auto-renew option to play the same line every week until they decide to stop when they pay using Stripe. If you’re not in, you can’t win!
The lotto team for McCosker’s Centra on Saturday is: BORD NA NÓG.