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22 October 2024

Football
Our under 21s go into championship action this Sunday with an away assignment against Naomh Conaill. Throw-in down in Davy Brennan Memorial park is at 12 noon.

It wasn't to be for our minors on Saturday as Carndonagh prevailed in Convoy in the division 3 decider on a scoreline of 1-13 to 1-6. Thanks to the players for all their efforts in 2024 and to the management team for all their hard work.

A depleted under 16 team travelled to Glenties on Wednesday night, to take on Kilcar in the Southern Regional Board division 2 semi-final. Having been beaten by Kilcar twice already this season, the lads knew the task at hand would be tough. And so it proved to be, but our boys played some superb football, and went in at half-time a point to the good. The second half was equally close, and every time Kilcar went a few points up, Aodh Ruadh would find the back of the net. The game finished all square, with 20 minutes of extra time required. Some of these players had played four games in four days, and their bodies were close to breaking point at that stage. It looked like we were in big trouble at half-time of extra time, when three points down. But just like before, the lads came again, and rallied to draw the game in the dying seconds. The game had to be finished, and so it was a penalty shoot out to decide the winner. Unfortunately we lost the shoot out by the odd goal. Whilst our boys were naturally very disappointed to lose such a battle of a match, every single player can be happy with their performance, and their bravery in never giving up when seemingly beaten on more than a few occasions. This concludes the season for under 16 footballers. Our thanks to the players for all their hard work this season, to the parent and guardians for their support, and finally to the management team and mentors for the hours of selfless effort they have put into the squad this season.

The 2024 under 14 Bakery Cup wrapped up on Saturday evening after three weeks of league play, culminating in the Shield and Cup finals. The Shield Final saw Manus Conlon's team face off against Jack Hassett's. Jack's team held firm with a strong defensive performance in the last five minutes, having built a solid lead by midway through the second half. Although Manus's team staged a comeback with a pair of goals, they couldn’t close the gap. In the Cup Final, Darragh McCready's team went head-to-head with Anthony Duffy's in a fiercely contested match. McCready's team took an early lead, but Duffy's side stayed within reach, trailing by just one point at half-time. The second half was a nail-biter, with both teams level as the game neared its end. A last-minute goal from Anthony Duffy's team made the difference, securing the victory and the 2024 Bakery Cup for Duffy. A big thanks to all the coaches, mentors, and referees who have helped out over the past few weeks.

Ladies
The under 23s had too much for Glenfin on a Sunday morning when storm Ashley was getting going. Aodh Ruadh did the main damage in the first ten minutes when they had scored 3-4 with just a solitary Glenfin point in answer. Eimear McMahon was in fine form, as displayed with an early free. McMahon then forced a turn over which she teed up for Cáit Gillespie to hit the net. McMahon raised a green flag herself two minutes later before Cadhla Dolan sent over from play. Eight minutes in McMahon was again the provider as Cáit Gillespie rattled the back of the net. Glenfin hit their first point ten minutes in, but Eimear McMahon and Aoibhínn McGarrigle both sent over from play within a minute to give the Shamettes a 12 points lead. The visitors did get a the score board ticking over with four points between the 12th and 18th minutes, but two Eimear McMahon frees and a neatly taken Cadhla Dolan goal off-set those with interest. Glenfin found the net in the 24th minute, but with Cadhla Dolan and Cáit Gillespie registering points in reply it was Aodh Ruadh 4-8 Glenfin 1-5 at the interval. Glenfin had the better of matters on the resumption with four points over the course of the first ten minutes who answered by a Cáit Gillespie point. Ballyshannon buckled down though and another McMahon free and a fine effort from Andrea Moore set the scene as the sides went score for score to the final whistle. On the mark for Aodh Ruadh in that period were McMahon, Cáit Gillespie and Orla Keon. The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Brídín Maguire; Emer McDevitt, Síofra Hughes, Dáirín Sweeny; Aoibhínn McGarrigle (0-1), Rebecca McLaughlin, Lauren Foy; Orla Keon (0-1), Emer O'Brien; Aoife Travers, Cait Gillespie (2-3), Andrea Moore (0-1), Eimear McMahon (1-6, 5f), Cadhla Dolan (1-2), Caitlyn Gallagher. Sub: Lucy Currid. We have a gallery of shots from the game live now on aodhruadh.org.

Our under 13s are on a break until their next outing on Saturday, 2nd November in the Gold Cup quarter-final.

Many thanks to the Great Northern Hotel who sponsored a new set of jerseys for our under 10 footballers. The jerseys made their debut at half-time during the under 23 game on Sunday in Father Tierney Park.

Hurling
Our under 21 hurlers Shield final against Setanta fell foul of Storm Ashley on Sunday. The decider has been refixed for this Friday at 6.15pm at the Centre of Excellence in Convoy. Best of luck to the squad as they look to bring back some silverware in what has been a poor year for the club on that front all-round.

We are delighted to see the return of the Finn / Larkin tournament this weekend. Our under 16 hurlers will finish off their season by hosting this tournament to remember our past club members and Gaels, Billy Finn and John Larkin. They will welcome teams from Connacht, Ulster and Leinster for what will be a packed schedule. The action will throw in at the later time of 11.30am, to allow for teams travelling long distances.

The Juvenile Hurling Committee's 2024 AGM will take place on Thursday 24th, October at 8pm in Áras Aoidh Ruaidh. All who are interested in the promotion and preservation of hurling in the area are welcomed and encouraged to attend.

Camogie
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.

Car wash
Could your car do with a bit of a spruce up? Well, our underage ladies are holding a fundraising car wash this Saturday at Cleary's garage from 10am to 5pm! Come along and get the wheels wiped down while supporting ladies football in Aodh Ruadh.

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.

Club kit
The Aodh Ruadh O'Reilly's online Christmas shop is open now and packed with lots of attractive club gear to chose from. Don't hang around though, the shutters will be coming down on 22nd October to ensure Christmas delivery though, so don't delay!

Halloween fancy dress disco
We are officially in spooky season, so get your scariest outfit and come to our Fancy Dress Disco on Sunday, 27th October, in the Rock Hall, Ballyshannon. Entry is just €8 per child for what promises to be a thriller of a night!

Scór na nÓg
Best of luck to our quiz team of James Gallagher, Iarla Hartin, Jack Hassett and Donagh Kelly and our instrumental group of Micheál McGrath, Oisín McGrath, Aaron Reynolds, Conor Reynolds and Dáithí Sheerin who will be representing the club in the Scór na nÓg semi final in Glenfin on Friday, 18th November.

Ballyshannon Bingo
Mary Patton walked away with last week's big Jackpot prize at the Ballyshannon Bingo! The €1,000 Autumn snowball went unclaimed, with Mary Alice Patton taking the €100 consolation game prize. The other house winners were Tracey Rami, Rita Touhy, Geraldine Kane (twice!), Mary Coughlin, Lesley McNeely and David Percival (shared), Gerard Cullen, and Bridget Quinn (also checking a line!). The €50 lines were won by Noelle Carr, with Mary Alice and Patricia Kirley sharing the other. The other line winners were Emma Keating, Mary Donagher (twice!), Agnes Ryder, James Gettins, Margaret Gallagher, Rosemary Roper and Tina Gannon shared, and Jean Murray. The €125 stand-up game was won by Majella Gettins, with the free books won by Josie Lynch and David Percival. So, with the €1,000 Snowball climbing to 47 numbers, we again have €2,850 to play for including the €500 50/50 Jackpot and €330 Lucky Numbers game. See you all on Tuesday night at the Abbey Centre, doors open at 7.45pm for eyes down at 8.30pm. Always a great nights fun with new players always welcome. Come along and spread the word - books only a tenner! We also look forward to our Halloween bingo with extra prizes and novelty games on Tuesday 29th. Watch this space for details!

Last modified: Monday, 21 October 2024 at 10:53pm

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