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13 May 2024

Football
AODH RUADH GO CLEAR AT TOP OF TABLE
Aodh Ruadh went clear at the top of the Division 2 table with a convincing win in Carndonagh on Sunday afternoon. They now sit on 12 points, a point ahead Naomh Muire, albeit with a game extra played. Once again they turned on the scoring fireworks as they blitzed the homesters at Foden. In a power-packed first half they all but settled the tie, goals from Jack Gallagher (2) and Shane Delahunty seeing the Ernesiders to a 3-11 to 0-2 half-time advantage. Aodh Ruadh continued to pile on the pain in the second half and further goals from Cian Rooney and David Dolan helped their side to a 28 point victory, 5-19 to 0-6 the final score. We have a full gallery of shots from the game live now on aodhruadh.org.

FIVE STAR DISPLAY FROM RESERVES
There was concern in some quarters about getting numbers down to Inishowen for the reserve game after Donegal's Ulster final win, but Aodh Ruadh made the trip just fine and came home with their unblemished start to the season intact. It did take them a while to shake off the effects of the Clones celebrations and the long trip north though, and at half-time only a point separated the sides, Ballyshannon leading by 1-6 to 1-5. The scoring rate ramped in the second half for both sides, but it was Aodh Ruadh who did the most damage and with Barry Campbell (2), Garvey Meade, Cian McKenna and James Gallagher all finding the back of the net, it was the visitors who prevailed on a scoreline of 5-12 to 3-10 after an entertaining tussle. Head along to aodhruadh.org where we have a gallery of shots from the game live now.

League action returns to Father Tierney Park this Saturday with Aodh Ruadh hosting Naomh Columba. Throw-in for the reserve game is at 5.30pm, followed by the seniors at 7pm.

UNDERAGE FOOTBALL UPDATES
Best of luck to Barry Ward, Joe Gibbions and Gareth Brennan, and the Donegal minors who are back out in championship action this Saturday when they travel to Breffni Park to take on Cavan at 7pm.

The under 16s travelled to Ballintra for the Division 2 League semi-final on Monday evening short a number of key players, but they dug deep to come out on top in a high scoring nail-biting encounter which finished 4-16 to 3-16 in favour of the Ernesiders. This one was a tight game throughout and could have tilted either way at the final whistle. Indeed, there was nothing in it at half-time, when the scoreline read Aodh Ruadh 2-8 Naomh Bríd 1-11.
The Ballintra men were physically bigger, but Ballyshannon had the bit between their teeth for this game and were determined not to let the lead slip once they got hold of it. Despite being double-marked Callum Dorrian made a huge contribution, with ten points to his credit, but he was black carded towards the end and that set up a nervy finish. However, Aodh Ruadh showed huge resolve and resilience in the closing stages to clinch the win at the end of a great advertisement for the game.
Alastair Cian was brilliant in goals and his 75 percent success rate from kick outs was the platform for this victory. In midfield Antoin and Anthony Duffy gave absolutely everything as did Eoghan 'Blake' Gallagher. All in all, this was a superb team performance and a hard earned, but richly deserved first win of the season.
The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Alastair Cian; Micheál McGrath, Markko Branley, Alex Kerrigan; Anthony Duffy (0-1), Cole Connolly, Dara Vaughan; Antoin Duffy, Eoghan 'Blake' Gallagher (1-3, 2f); Darragh McCready, Callum Dorrian (0-10, 6f), Manus Conlon (1-1); Dylan Cullen, Jack Hassett (0-1), Eoghan McNulty (2-0). Subs: John McHugh for Micheál McGrath, Oisin McGrath for Eoghan McNulty, Iarla Hartin for John McHugh (inj).
The squad are now preparing for a Southern Regional Board Division 2 final against Saint Naul's. Full fixture details to be confirmed in due course.

Our under 14s begin their Southern Regional Board league this Wednesday. The green squad travel to Dungloe for a 7pm throw in, with the white squad making the long journey to Annagry to take on Naomh Mhuire, with a 7.30pm throw-in. We have a massive gallery of over 400 pictures from the Willie Rogers tournament live on aodhruadh.org now.

The under 12s were in Tir Chonaill Park on Friday night to take on Four Masters. The Division 1A team got off to a great start in the first half, dominating possession, but failed to make it count on the score board as well as they might and were only two points up at the turn-around. In the second half Four Masters came into matters more, aided by the fact that this was the second game of the day for most of the Ballyshannon lads, who had played for their schools earlier. Darragh Reynolds stood out in the middle of the field, while Luke Matthews worked really hard at half forward. Further back defenders Alex Gallagher, Dempsey Lynch and keeper Ben Menarry all had strong showings.
The Division 1B team really put in a brilliant performance and got the result they deserved as they claimed victory in their tie. It was the team's first win this year and was all the more note-worthy for coming against a highly rated Donegal town side. Conall McLoone would have been a good shout for man of the match, while Seosamh Keon, Michael McGuinness, Padraig Waugh and Adam Doogan also put in starring performances. In the last line Mattie McCadden was a rock between the posts and Four Masters struggled find a way past him.
This Friday Killybegs are the guests in Father Tierney Park. The Division 1A gets proceedings under way at 6.30pm, followed by the Division 1B game at 7.45pm.

The under 10s travelled to Ballybofey on Friday evening and enjoyed two very competitive games on MacCumhaill Park. Many thanks to the parents and guardians for getting the boys down for the early throw-in. There will be two games this week with Bundoran the visitors to Father Tierney on Wednesday evening at 6.30pm, and on Saturday the boys will travel to Dungloe with a 12.30pm throw-in. Training continues as normal on Tuesday evening at Coláiste Cholmcille from 7pm to 8pm.

Our under 8 footballers hosted Pettigo for a great morning of football in the sunshine. Next week we travel to Dungloe, with all details in the team WhatsApp group. Training continues on Friday at 7pm in the Coláiste Cholmcille field.

Hurling
AODH RUADH DOWN DUNGLOE MEN
Aodh Ruadh’s senior hurlers continued their strong league campaign with a commanding home victory over Dungloe on Friday evening.
Dungloe opened the scoring early on, but the Ernesiders quickly responded in the sixth minute when Aaron Cullen split the posts following a clever interception from the tenacious Cian McDonald. That set the tone for the first half, with Danny Breen adding to the tally — one of three fine points from him before the break.
The Ballyshannon men played with impressive fluency throughout the half, with Tommy Clyne, Lennon Canny, and Johnny Lin all registering scores as they built a steady lead. The game’s stand out moment came in the 22nd minute, when Aodh Ruadh were awarded a free inside the Dungloe 45. A quick exchange between Breen and Clyne caught the visiting defence off-guard, allowing Clyne to fire a clinical goal to the back of the net.
Just before the interval, Dungloe mounted a rare threat and were awarded a penalty after goalkeeper Ryan O’Brien was penalised for lifting the ball off the ground following a superb initial save. However, O’Brien atoned brilliantly — producing a sensational full-stretch dive to his right to deny a certain goal and lift the home crowd. At half-time, Aodh Ruadh led comfortably, 1-9 to 0-3.
The second half saw the hosts pull further away, with Aaron Cullen adding steadily to his personal tally to finish with 0-10. Midfielder Gareth Sheerin impressed with his work rate and long-range scoring, notching three points. Daire McDevitt and Aaron Wymbs were introduced with 20 minutes remaining, replacing the industrious Dara O’Mahoney and Johnny Lin. McDevitt made an immediate impact, breaking down a Dungloe attack shortly after his introduction.
In the defence, Caelan Drummond adapted superbly to the full-back role, making a number of key interventions to frustrate the Dungloe forwards.
In the end, Aodh Ruadh ran out deserved winners on a final scoreline of 1-22 to 0-8. We have a great gallery of pictures from the game live now on aodhruadh.org. They now enjoy a rest weekend before hosting Saint Eunan’s on May 24th.
The Aodh Ruadh Team and scorers were as follows: Ryan O’Brien; Dara O’Mahoney, Caelan Drummond, Killian Bradshaw; Martin Larkin, Ciaran Rami, Stephen Anderson; Cian McDonald, Gareth Sheerin (0-3); Lennon Canny (0-1), Aaron Cullen (0-10), Tommy Clyne (1-1); Johnny Lin (0-1), Cian McKenna (0-2), Danny Breen (0-4). Subs: Daire McDevitt for Daire O’Mahoney 40 minutes, Aaron Wymbs for Johnny Lin 40 minutes.

UNDERAGE HURING UPDATES
The minors will make the long journey north to Inishowen to take on Buncrana on Thursday. With no match for the past two weeks, they'll be looking forward to getting back into the action. Best of luck to Paul, Mark and all the panel.

There was good Aodh Ruadh representation on the county minor panel on Saturday with Jayden McGrath Clyne, Daithi Sheerin, Antoin O'Loughlin, Antoin Duffy and the twinners, Oisin and Eoghan McCadden, flying the white and green. Unfortunately, the team were up against a strong Derry side and lost out on the day on a scoreline of 4-21 to 1-7.

This week we have an under 12 challenge match and an under 9 challenge against Saint Molaise Gaels in Grange. All details will be in the team WhatsApp group.

Training continues on Sundays at 11.45am, with our under 12s having their mid-week slot on Tuesday at 5.45pm. If you would like your child to have the opportunity to play our national sport, contact the appropriate manager below:-
Under 6s: Kevin Loughlin – 086-3062209
Under 8s: Stephen Sheerin – 086-8616927
Under 10s: Martin Larkin – 086-8033596
Under 12s: John Larkin – 086-1076883

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.

Ladies
ULSTER FINAL
Not the result the Donegal ladies would have wanted, but from an Aodh Ruadh perspective Cáit Gillespie really did us proud. James Daly ran the bench, but Gillespie got the full game and showed her mettle against a strong Armagh outfit. It was really special to see her firing over a lovely point in Saint Tiernach's park on the biggest day in Ulster ladies football and we are all so proud of her. We wish Cáit and her Donegal team mates the very best of luck in the upcoming All-Ireland series.

NO JOY IN TERMON FOR SENIORS
The Aodh Ruadh Division 1 ladies made the trip to Termon on Friday evening for their latest league outing. Injuries, county commitments and college exams meant that Aodh Ruadh were making full use of the extended panel for this game. Despite a doughty effort, it finished with a 1-15 to 0-7 victory for the homesters. The backs had a lot of work on hand and Niamh Barrett, Ella Clancy, Lauren Foy and Rebecca McLaughlin put in the hard yards to contain their experienced opponents. In the attack Caoimhe Devine, Ciara Larkin and Elaine Dorrian all contributed hard-earned scorers against a tenacious Termon rearguard, with Katie McGowan giving her all in a more offensive role.

There are no adult ladies games this coming weekend. The Division 3 tie against Malin was rescheduled for Thursday, 22nd May at 7.45pm, and that will be followed on Sunday, 25th May by another away trip, this time to MacCumhaill's for a 10.30am throw-in. The next Division 1 game will also be on Sunday, 25th May away to Glenfin at 10.30am.

UNDERAGE LADIES UPDATES
The under 16s have a home fixture this week on Tuesday evening against MacCumhaill's, throw-in at 7pm.

Our under 14s are due to host Glenswilly in the first round of the league this Saturday. Throw-in at Father Tierney Park is set for 11am.

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

Camogie
Well done to Emily Ryan who recently made her debut for the Donegal under 14 Camogie team. Emily is part of our under 14 ladies squad and has linked up with MacCumhaill's at club level for camogie, having played hurling with Aodh Ruadh from under 6 until last year.

Pitch Bookings
With games every day of the week now, timely pitch bookings for all codes is essential as well as early notification of any changes or cancellations. Please contact Tom Daly with details.

Táin Óg finals
Breffni Park and Father Tierney Park will be venues for the Táin Óg hurling finals this weekend. The under 16 finals fixed by Croke Park for Father Tierney Park this Sunday are as follows:-
11.00am - Fintona (Tyrone) v Calry Saint Joseph's (Sligo)
12.45pm - Kevin Lynch's (Derry) v Roscommon Gaels
2.30pm - Carndonagh v Ballyhaunis (Mayo) or Cluainín (Leitrim)
Some stewarding help will be needed. If available please text David McLoone, Tom Daly, or Michael Daly.

Schools Football
On Tuesday 13th May there will be Primary Schools football in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh from 10.30am. The Holy Family National School League commenced in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh last Thursday and continues on Thursday 15th and Thursday 22nd at 4pm.
In lovely weather conditions last Friday the boys and girls teams from two of our local schools, Creevy and Holy Family played each other in competitive games in Father Tierney Park, much to the delight of one of our visiting USA Tour Groups who were very impressed with the skills on display. Thanks to all the local teachers who give so much of their time to promoting Gaelic games in our area.

Complaints procedure
We would like to publicise the process for voicing a concern or complaint for an underage player, parent or guardian.
1) In the first instance discuss with relevant coach, mentor or manager.
2) Should further action be required, engage with the secretary or chairperson of the appropriate subcommittee. These are as below:-
Juvenile ladies - Donna McNeely or Jackie McGarrigle.
Camogie - Ciara Roper or Sharon McDonald.
Bord na nÓg - Darren McGuinness or Michael McGrath.
3) Issues can be brought to the club's Children's Protection Officer, Josephine McNulty, at any time.
Concerns or complaints can also be communicated to any member of the club executive. This procedure is available to view on aodhruadh.org.

USA Tours
We have had several visiting USA Tour Groups at our grounds during March and April. This activity really takes off from next week with visiting Tour Groups every weekday for the rest of May and each weekday well into June. The schedule runs throughout the summer to the third week of November. Club personnel who would like to assist with this volunteer work, please make direct contact with Tom Daly, Michael Daly or Patsy Kilgannon. The volunteer time commitment each day is from 11.00am to 2.30pm approximately.

Ballyshannon Bingo
Well done to Agnes Ryder on taking home last week's big Ballyshannon Bingo Jackpot. The new €1,000 spring snowball rolled over for another week and is in play now on 48 numbers, with Margaret Meehan and Frances Murphy sharing the €100 house. The other house winners were Mary B Kerrigan, Sonia Kelly, Tracey Singh, Mary Coughlin, Regina Dolan and Gerard Kane (shared), Margaret Barrett, Margaret Cox, Teresa Campbell. The €50 lines were won by Monica Kildenen - with another line too, and Mary McCann. The other line winners were Geraldine Kane, Fiona Murray and Anthony Reynolds (shared), Josie Lynch, Monica Kildenen, Tina Gannon, Anne Maguire, Kathleen McGrory, Connie Clancy and Seamus Meehan. The stand-up game prize was won by Barney Cullen, with the free books won by Sonia Kelly and Geraldine Kane. We're back at it again this Tuesday at the Abbey Centre with €2,900 to play for, including the €1,000 Snowball, €500 50/50 Jackpot and €330 Lucky Numbers game. Door open 7.45pm for eyes down 8.30pm. As always spread the word and bring a friend, books only €10 for a great night out!

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