Club AGM
The Aodh Ruadh Club AGM takes place this Sunday, 26th November in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh at 5pm. The AGM is an open meeting for all those with an interest in the pursuit and development Gaelic games and culture in Ballyshannon. This is an exciting time to be part of the club on a number of fronts and we want as many as possible to play their part. 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. Put your ideas forward, get your point across. Why not become an activist for your club and make a difference to peoples lives? Please note, only those registered by the 31s March deadline are eligible to vote on motions and appointments at the club AGM.
Football
The under 21s game against Naomh Conaill last weekend was postponed. Aodh Ruadh have already confirmed their place in the knock out stages of the competition, but the outcome of the meeting with Glenties will be required to determine which side gets a bye directly into the semi-finals. That game has been refixed for Father Tierney Park this Saturday 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 this 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
What a night we had in the Abbey Centre last Thursday. The place was absolutely rammed for our underage awards night as we celebrated a memorable 2023. Guest of honour on the night, county star Suzanne White, 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 Michael Daly. 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: Kayla McDermott; Most committed: Dearbhla Gallagher. Under 13 player of the year: Lexi Roper; Most committed: Sophie McGuinness. Under 14 player of the year: Rachel Gillespie; Most committed player: Erin Gallagher. Under 16 player of the year: Katie McGowan; Most committed player: Aoife Travers. Minor player of the year: Andrea Moore; Minor most committed player: Emily McNamee. With the presentations completed Michael Daly 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 gallery of nearly 300 images from the evening live now.
The under 23s have had Saint Eunan’s confirmed as their Division 2 final opposition. We await confirmation of fixture details, keep an eye on the club’s social media output for updates.
Our under 13 girls put in their best performance of the season last Saturday against Robert Emmet’s in their quarter-final. Some great football was played by the Shamettes, and they ran out comfortable winners in the end. Thanks to the parents and guardians who helped with tea and treats and the clean up afterwards. Aodh Ruadh are now through to a semi-final against Saint Michael’s, away this Saturday, time to be confirmed. We’d love to see a big travelling support come along to get behind the girls.
All Ireland Scór Sinsear finals
It was a big weekend for the club at the Scór Sinsear finals in Killarney on Saturday. The quiz team of Paddy Kelly, Sylvester Maguire, Eamonn Martin Maguire and John Hughes competed in the Tráth na gCeist finals. They had their strongest display at this stage to date answering 52 out 60 questions, but they it wasn’t enough for a top three place. Later on the Ceol Urlise group of Sean O’Brien, Lorraine O’Brien, Michael McGrath, Cíarde Sheerin and Ríonach Sheerin delivered a stellar display on the big stage in the INEC with a great Ballyshannon contingent there to cheer them on. They would have been well-worth the nod, but the judges went with Cork on the night. Nevertheless, it was a very enjoyable event and great to see Ballyshannon talent contesting at this high level. Huge thanks to the club for their support for the competitors and to all those hard-core supporters who made the long trip down to Kerry to support the Shams.
Hurling
The under 21s had a walk over against Setanta at the weekend. They await a fixture for their meeting with Saint Eunan’s.
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.
Ballyshannon Bingo
The Jackpot was won at Tuesday’s Ballyshannon Bingo on 14th November with Patricia O’Reilly taking the spoils. The House winners were Teresa Anderson and Molly Ferguson shared, Molly Ferguson, Patsy McShea, Teresa Campbell, Breege Kelly, Celia Keating, Brendan Hoey and Packie Johnston. The Snowball rolls over for another week, with Mary Roper winning the €100 prize on that game. The Line winners were Mary Donagher, Ann Patterson, Helen Lawne, Joe McGowan, Brendan Hoey, Oisin McCadden, Marie Ward, Mary B Kerrigan and Susanna Cassidy. Patricia O’Connor doubled her single line prize in our luck numbers game. Kathleen Keown took the €50 double line prize in game 10. Michael Keating and Abbey Gallagher won free books for next weeks bingo in our half time book draw. Gene Murray took the Stand-Up game prize of €140. The €1,000 Winter 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! 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 €4,800. The winning numbers drawn were 1, 3, 8, 9, 12 and 17. In the lucky dip prizes of €20 were won by Aaron Brennan, Mary Conlon, Rosemarie Bradshaw, Alan Dorrian Jr and Owen Duffy. The next draw is for a jackpot of €4,900 on Sunday in Owen Roe’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: JUVENILE HURLERS.