Donegal v Roscommon in the Park
Aodh Ruadh are proud to announce the return of inter-county football to Father Tierney Park on Sunday, 17th December. Donegal will be the hosts for a challenge game against Roscommon with a share of the proceeds from the game going to North West Hospice, an organisation which has given great service to people from across both counties. The last time Ballyshannon played host to the senior county side was on 1st March 2020 when Declan Bonner’s men saw off Monaghan in the Division 1 of the National Football League on a scoreline of 2-12 to 0-8. Indeed, the Erneside ground has generally proved a happy hunting ground for Donegal down the years and we hope that will continue in next month’s challenge with the action getting under way at 1.30pm. Put it in your diary and spread the word as Jim McGuinness’s Donegal mark two make their first inter-county outing. You can get your tickets online now at futureticketing.ie.
Hurling
The Senior Hurling committee are inviting nominations for the position of chairperson and a secretary. Nominations should be sent to secretary.aodhruadh.donegal@gaa.ie by Wednesday, 3rd January 2024.
The under 21s contest the championship semi-final this Saturday against Buncrana. Throw in is at 2pm with venue to be confirmed.
Ladies
The under 13 girls Silver final will take place this Wednesday, 13th December, against Saint Mary’s Convoy. The game will be at their home ground, Saint Mary’s winning the toss for home advantage. There will be a 6.30pm throw-in and we hope to see a big travelling support in Convoy to get behind the girls.
GOAL mile
Aodh Ruadh are hosting the GOAL Mile walk this Christmas. Shake of the festive cobwebs with a few laps of Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh for a good cause. It takes place on Friday, 29 December from 11am to 2pm in Munday’s. We’ll have the síopa open serving coffee, tea and treats to keep you going. ALL funds raised will go to disadvantaged people in some of the most vulnerable countries in Africa, the Middle East and South America. To sign up just head along to goalmile.org. You can also just come along on the day as we are fully set up for tap-and-go donations from you phone or card.
Club gear
Chris Kelly is expecting a delivery next week and will have a limited number of new bobble hats available at €15 each. There will also be club socks available sizes at €9 for sizes 11-2 and 2-5.5; and €10 for sizes 6 plus. To place an order send a text to Chris on 086-8813553. Orders already placed should start arriving from Monday, 18th December onwards.
Christmas quizzing
A few of dates for the festive diary for the quizzers out there. The Park Committee will be hosting a quiz in Seán Óg’s on Tuesday, 19th December. There will be loads of prizes to be won, even if you can’t make it on the night. Tickets are available for the raffle from any of the bar staff in Seán Óg’s, with the prizes including a huge Christmas hamper. The action gets under way at 9pm with entry €20 for a table of four.
Then on Thursday, 21st December, the famed Juvenile hurling quiz takes place in Owen Roe’s. The action starts there at 9.30pm, with the huge raffle likely to draw plenty of interest.
Finally, after the turkey has been taken care of, the Ladies will be running a quiz in Dicey Reilly’s on Thursday, 28th December. More details to follow in coming weeks.
Millstone reunion nite!
Bord na nÓg are hosting a Millstone reunion party on Friday 29th December, in Dicey Reilly’s. Herman will be on the decks playing all the hits from the 70s, 80s and early 90s, and he might even rock the boat! Sure to be a great night full of memories and laughs! Paper tickets are only €10, and can be bought from all Aodh Ruadh underage football managers. Sure they would make great Christmas gifts! Tickets can also be bought on line at klubfunder.com.
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
Last week’s Ballyshannon Bingo on 5th December saw Mary McGonigle having a great night taking the Jackpot and two lines as well. The House winners were Caroline Finnerty, Patricia Downey, Rosemary Roper / Regina Dolan shared, Patsy Dowd / Tracy Singh shared, Lorraine McGarrigle, Eileen Maguire, Marie Ward / Margaret Gallagher shared, and Ellen Maguire, whilst Gerard Cullen won the €100 house. The line winners were Mary Reynolds, Celine McGrath, Tracy Singh, James Monaghan (twice), Kathleen Keown, Kathleen Fallon, Majella Gettins, and Mary Donagher, with Marie Ward taking the €50 double line. The €1,000 Winter Snowball escaped so rolls over for another week and is in play on 50 numbers this week. Well done to Breda Herrity on winning €130 on the Stand-Up game. Bingo is at the usual time of 8.30pm Tuesday at the Abbey Centre with doors open at 7.45pm, as we play for a €2,800 prize fund including €500 50/50 Jackpot and €300 Lucky Numbers Game. Books cost just €10! Come along a bring a friend for a great night of craic and prizes! DATE FOR YOUR DIARY – Our big Christmas Bingo with extra prize money and plenty of spot prizes on offer too. Wear something fancy if you like!
Lotto Christmas Hampers up for grabs!
Aodh Ruadh have teamed up with McCosker’s Centra and Kernan’s Spar to bring our loyal lotto players some seasonal cheer. We have FOUR festive hampers filled with Yuletide goodies up for grabs. Lotto tickets bought this week will be entered in a draw for the hampers in our Christmas lotto draw at the Bridgend on Sunday. Four more reasons to get your club lotto ticket this week, apart from the hefty €5,200 jackpot!
Aodh Ruadh lotto
There was no winner of the Aodh Ruadh Lotto jackpot of €5,100. The winning numbers drawn were 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 14. In the lucky dip prizes of €20 were won by Sorcha McNeilis, Maria Doherty, Claire Healy, Imelda McLoone and Betty McIntyre. The next draw is for a jackpot of €5,200 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: SENIOR FOOTBALLERS.