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8 July 2024

Football
Aodh Ruadh play the final round of league fixtures this Saturday. They will be in Saint Mary's Park to take on Convoy with the reserves getting the action under way at 6pm and the seniors following at 7.30pm. The reserves already have their final berth booked, but the senior will need to win to make sure they stay in the mix for a promotion place.

Aodh Ruadh's minors were in Glenties last week for the second game of their league campaign. It got off to a difficult star with Gareth Brennan forced to concede a penalty as Naomh Conaill bore in on goal. That was converted and quickly followed by another goal and two points. Aodh Ruadh slowly settled as the half progressed, but at the interval it was Aodh Ruadh 0-4, three of those Eoin Cassidy frees, Naomh Conaill 2-7.
Half-time saw some positional switches and these helped the visitors get more joy in the final third, with Barry Campbell picking off a goal. Naomh Conaill were able to respond though and as the clock ticked down Aodh Ruadh were guilty of taking some wild shots for two pointers as they tried to chase down the lead. The final score at the referee's long whistle was Aodh Ruadh 1-9 Naomh Conaill 3-16. Dara McGloin was probably Aodh Ruadh's player of the match, doing a super job of getting his kick out away, but Ballyshannon struggled to retain possession. Elsewhere Eoghan Gallagher had a good game in the attack and Garreth Brennan game his all in a fire-fighting role.
The Aodh Ruadh team was as follows: Dara McGloin; Fionn Hartin, Garreth Brennan (0-3), Finn Doogan; Sean O'Neill, Ted O'Donnell, Liam Doogan; Garvey Meade, Eoin Cassidy (0-4, 3f); Tyler Connolly, Barry Campbell (1-0), Oran Gillespie; Eoghan Gallagher (0-2), Eoghan 'Blake' Gallagher, Max Roper. Subs:  Rian McCauley for Max Roper HT. 
The team are at home to Ardara this Wednesday, with throw-in at Father Tierney Park at 7pm.

The under 16s sank to a deflating home defeat against Dungloe on Monday evening. The visitors had the backing of the wind in the first half and made full use of it. Meanwhile Ballyshannon just took too long to get going in the second half to make a real contest of matters.
Aodh Ruadh got the game's opening score two minutes in when Eoghan Blake won an initial free. The alert MJ Ward did a tap and go and was fouled as he was about to pull the trigger. He converted the resultant free from 20 metres.
The remainder of the quarter was dominated by Dungloe though as they reeled off seven unanswered points.
Ballyshannon fashion a good score in response though, Callum Dorrian easing out into space to gather a long clearance before finding Darragh McCready with a laser-guided pass. McCready hit the net despite the best efforts of the last Dungloe man back.
The visitors answer was another uninterrupted run of scores which took their tally up to 2-10.
Aodh Ruadh did get the last score of the half, a well taken point from Eoghan 'Blake' Gallagher, but even with the backing of the wind in the second half it looked like they had their work cut out.
Dungloe got the first score of the new half, but Aodh Ruadh quickly cancelled that out with a long range free from Callum Dorrian. Dorrian followed that up two minutes later, clipping over at the end of a rapid passing move by the homesters.
MJ Ward added another point in the 41st minute but that work was under in the 42nd minute when Dungloe hit 1-1 to make it 3-12 to 1-5.
The Ernesiders looked well off it, but they did get something of a fillip with a fine two pointer from Callum Dorrian.
The sides then swapped score, MJ Ward on the mark for Aodh Ruadh, before Dungloe got their last point of the day in the 51st minute to make it 3-14 to 1-8.
Ballyshannon finally started to get more joy on the Dungloe kick out and find more space in the attack. Four minutes from time MJ Ward sent over after a tap and go and that was quickly followed by another monster two pointer from Callum Dorrian.
The final few minutes were the MJ Ward show as the attacker fired over five points, one of those a superb two point free. However, it only sufficed to put a gloss on the final score board which read Aodh Ruadh 1-16 Dungloe 3-14.
Alastair Cian continues to do a brilliant, if thankless, job between the posts, getting great distance on his kick outs and contesting well under the high ball. Callum Dorrian, MJ Ward and Darragh McCready presented the main threat going forward.
The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Alastair Cian; Dylan Cullen, Markko Branley, Eoghan McCadden; Anthony Duffy, Cole Connolly, Dara Vaughan; Callum Dorrian (0-5, 1f, 1tp), Eoghan 'Blake' Gallagher (0-1); Manus Conlon, Antoin Duffy, Oisin McCadden; MJ Ward (0-8, 3f, 1tpf), Darragh McCready (1-0), Eoghan McNulty. Subs Aaron McLoone for Dara Vaughan 20 minutes; Ethan Kerrigan for Manus Conlon 48 minutes; Alex Kerrigan for Cole Connolly 50 minutes; Oisin McGrath for Eoghan McNulty 55 minutes.
The under 16s are back in action next Monday, when Ardara will be the guests for a 7pm throw-in at Father Tierney Park.

The under 10s are on a two week break from fixtures. Training continues on Tuesday evening at Coláiste Cholmcille from 7pm to 8pm, and on Saturday morning at Munday's Field from 9.30am to 10.30am.

The under 8s had a great outing against Enniskillen Gaels in Brewster Park last weekend. It was a great opportunity for the boys to play in the Fermanagh county ground and they performed like county stars on Saturday. Squad training continues on Fridays at 7pm.

Ladies
The Division 1 ladies made the long journey to Inishowen on Sunday morning to face Urris. They made the trip worthwhile with a convincing 0-2 to 2-19. Aodh Ruadh dominated from the start and held Urris scoreless in the first half, while raising ten white flags up the other end to take a good lead into the dressing rooms at the break. The homesters did register two points in the second half, but goals from Roisin McGloin and Terri Gallagher helped ensure there would be no grandstand comeback. This was a superb team performance from the Shamettes who were in control from the kick out to the final third.
The Aodh Ruadh team was as follows: Bridín Maguire; Grainne Maguire, Niamh Barrett, Aodhbha O'Donnell; Fiona McGonigle, Rebecca McLaughlin, Megan Murphy; Caoimhe Keon, Roisin McGloin; Aoibhinn McGarrigle, Anna-Lisa Rabbitte, Caitlin McGarrigle; Terri Gallagher, Eimear McMahon.

The Division 3 ladies concluded their league campaign last week with two away games. On Friday night they were in the county ground to take on MacCumhaill's and ran out 1-9 to 3-9 winners after an entertaining tussle. Then on Sunday it was back down the N15 with Killygordon the destination this time. Red Hugh's just proved too strong on the day as it finished 5-7 to 0-8 in favour of the homesters. Those results see Aodh Ruadh finish third in the table, just outside the promotion final places, a phenomenal result for the club's second team.

This Friday our Division 1 ladies are at home with Saint Naul's coming to Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh for a 7.30pm throw-in.

Best of luck to Paul Gillespie, Eva McNamara, Rachel Gillespie, Cadha Gillespie and the Donegal under 16 girls in the All-Ireland C decider against Leitrim on Tuesday, 15th July. The final takes place at the Tempo Maguires ground, north of Enniskillen, with throw-in at 7.30pm.

In a busy week for the under 14 girls, the Development team followed up Monday evening's narrow defeat to Moville with an away game against table toppers Four Masters on Thursday evening. The first half was a tight affair, which Four Masters shaded, but found themselves behind at the break. After struggling to get a breakthrough Aodh Ruadh were awarded a penalty for a foul on Leah O'Malley-Malone and Ella Dorrian stepped up to coolly convert. Minutes later they got a second goal when a precise Emma O'Neill pass found Emily Gallagher out wide, she took on her markers and shot to the roof of the net to send her side in at half-time with a one point advantage, 0-5 to 2-0.
Four Masters started the second half well and got back in front, before Emily Gallagher won the ball 40 metres out and evaded three challenges before finding the back of the net. Five minutes later she repeated the trick with an almost identical goal to seal her hat-trick. But it wasn't quite to be as Four Masters edged the contest by three points 2-9 to 4-0. Special mention to Kali Gallagher who impressed in goals in her first game of the year following injury. The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Kali Gallagher, Shiloh Killalea, Amelia McNulty, Saoirse O'Donnell, Sienna Doran, Emily Kane, Mia Duffy, Emma O'Neill, Aoibhinn McGarrigle, Catherine Garvey, Ella Dorrian (1-0), Leah O'Malley-Malone, Aoife McGee, Emily Gallagher (3-0), Holly O'Neill, Amelia Coyle, Alannah Brennan, Ava McCaffrey.
On Saturday morning, the Division 2 team returned to action after an extended break, with a long jaunt to a windy Burt. A heavily depleted squad of just 18 players, impacted by holidays and injuries, made the trip. Burt, playing with the wind, controlled much of the play in the first half, but the Aodh Ruadh defence, marshalled brilliantly by Amelia McNulty stood firm and when Burt did get through Kali Gallagher was in good form in goals. A late purple patch before the break saw Kayla McDermott open the account for Aodh Ruadh with a point, before adding an expertly finished goal, to leave the half time score 1-8 to 1-1.
Aodh Ruadh came out firing in the second half, and just two minutes in Emily Gallagher took possession out wide and evaded a number of challenges before slipping a hand pass to Tiah Kane who finished emphatically to the back of the net. Just minutes later, in a carbon copy from the Four Masters game on Thursday evening a penalty well won by Leah O'Malley-Malone was slotted home by Ella Dorrian. The Shamettes weren't done just yet and when a Burt kick out was turned over and worked to Ella Dorrian she went on a super run and finished to the back of the net. The Ballyshannon girls kept goal hunting and next Emily Gallagher took a pass from Nicole McGrath out wide and went on another run at goals before this time finishing to the back of the net herself. Burt however, kept their composure and responded with goals of their own, while Kayla McDermott kept the score board ticking over for Aodh Ruadh with two more points. Entering the final ten minutes Aodh Ruadh led by three points, but with seven players playing their third full game in just six days legs were tiring, Burt were finishing the stronger. The homesters netted to make it a draw game, before getting another goal with just two minutes remaining. The final score was Burt 4-9 Aodh Ruadh 5-3.
A brilliant effort by a squad missing some big players. Kali Gallagher was brilliant in goals throughout, Amelia McNulty directed the back line superbly, ably flanked by Saoirse O'Donnell and Aoibhinn McGarrigle, the half back line of Ava Garvey, Louise Browne and Emer McGarrigle worked tirelessly. Nicole McGrath and captain Leia Roper put in a brilliant shift in a less familiar midfield position, while Leah O'Malley-Malone, Emma O'Neill and Ella Dorrian (2-0) made numerous important attacking and defensive contributions. In the full forward line Emily Gallagher (1-0), Tiah Kane (1-0) and Kayla McDermott (1-3) linked up brilliantly and provided a first line of defence for the team. Subs Eabha Hegarty, Sienna Doran and Catherine Garvey all made valuable contributions. Thanks to Burt for putting on treats in the club house for all.
Training continues Monday and Wednesday at from 5.45pm to 7pm, and next up is the team's final home game of the league campaign against Buncrana on Monday, 14th July at 6pm, all support welcomed for the girls.

The under 10s are on a two week break from fixtures. Training continues on Tuesday evening at Coláiste Cholmcille from 7pm to 8pm and on Saturday morning at Munday's Field from 9.30am to 10.30am.

The under 8s mid-season skills test takes place this Tuesday at 6pm at Coláiste Cholmcille. The team goes on a break after that with the next training on Tuesday 29th, July.

Hurling
Aodh Ruadh hit the road on Friday evening for their Junior Championship encounter against Letterkenny Gaels at a blustery Dave Gallaher Park. Travelling with a skeleton squad of just 16 players, several still sidelined after last week's clash with Four Masters, the visitors knew they would be up against it.
Facing into a stiff breeze in the first half, Aodh Ruadh wasted no time getting to work. Full-forward Kieran Kilgannon was found with an early ball and created the first real chance of the game, but his goal-bound effort was superbly saved by Gaels' keeper Stephen Doherty. At the other end, Matthew Callaghan had a chance to open the scoring for the hosts, but his shot drifted wide.
It was the experienced Kilgannon who finally broke the deadlock in the fourth minute, slotting a well-taken point from play. Moments later, he tested Doherty again with another goal attempt, which was parried away. The rebound fell to Cian McKenna, but he too was denied by the in-form keeper.
Danny Breen then stepped up, getting on the score board with a neat point from play, quickly followed by a free after Kilgannon was fouled. Letterkenny Gaels began to find some rhythm, with Joseph Patton bringing physical presence to midfield and earning a point from a free after being fouled. The home side had several other opportunities from placed balls in the first half, but a combination of pressure and swirling wind saw them fall just wide.
Aodh Ruadh continued to push, and Cian McKenna added a stylish over-the-shoulder point on 21 minutes. Then came the game’s first major blow: Jack Matthews rifled a rocket into the top corner to give the visitors a deserved goal. Letterkenny Gaels responded well before the break with three unanswered points—two from the lively Patton and one from Stephen Gallagher. At half-time, the score stood at 1-6 to 0-4 in favour of Aodh Ruadh.
The second half, however, was a completely one-sided affair. Now playing with the wind at their backs, Aodh Ruadh took full control and never looked back. Jack Matthews bagged his second goal of the night with a brilliant solo run through the heart of the Gaels’ defence, finishing with composure.
Substitute Aaron Peach made an immediate impact after his introduction on 45 minutes, firing a well-placed shot to the net to extend Aodh Ruadh’s lead. Danny Breen continued to punish the home side from placed balls, finishing with an impressive tally of 0-8, including seven frees.
Youthful talents Lennon Canny and Cian McDonald also impressed, each contributing a pair of well-taken points in the latter stages. A late free from Breen rounded off a dominant performance, with Aodh Ruadh running out convincing winners on a scoreline of 3-16 to 0-4.
The Aodh Ruadh team and scorers were as follows: Tommy Clyne; Martin Larkin, Kyle McCaffrey, Cillian Bradshaw; Ryan O’Brien (0-1), Ciaran Rami, Stephen Anderson; Ryan McCormack, Gareth Sheerin; Cian McDonald (0-2), Jack Matthews (2-0), Lennon Canny (0-2); Cian McKenna (0-1), Kieran Kilgannon (0-2), Danny Breen (0-8, 7f). Sub: Aaron Peach (1-0) for Kieran Kilgannon 45 minutes.
The next junior championship assignment for our senior hurlers is this Friday when they will be facing Saint Eunan's in Father Tierney Park at 7.30pm.

Our minor hurlers are hoping to play their rescheduled Championship quarter-final against Setanta this coming Thursday in Father Tierney Park. It's the first competitive match in a number of weeks for these lads so it would be great to see some decent home support. Best of luck to Paul, Mark and all the team.

Sunday was one of the best days in the hurling calendar with our annual trip to the Senior Hurling Championship semi-final between Tipperary and Kilkenny. The bus whisked all the adults and junior and minor players off early from Ballyshannon, so we got to watch most of the camogie quarter-final, also between Kilkenny and Tipp. Then came the main event and as always, we were all delighted to be there for an edge of the seat thriller. With more Tipp fans in the group than Kilkenny in the group, we were also delighted with the outcome. All the gang thoroughly enjoyed the day and thankfully, the trip went smoothly with no drama! Thanks, go out to Kevin Byrne buses and driver, Jim, for getting us there and back safely and to Eoghan Ruadh in Owen Roe's for providing the snacks for the journey. All in all, a great day out.

There was no training on Sunday, with our annual Croke Park trip the main event of the day. All details regarding upcoming training over the next week will be available in the team WhatsApp groups.

Training continues for all the younger age groups at 11.45am on Sunday mornings.

Hurling Summer Camp
Our 2025 Hurling Summer Camp will run on Wednesday, 13th August, Thursday, 14th August, and Friday, 15th August. This is open to all of our existing, former or potential hurlers from under 8 up to under 14. For more details, please contact John Larkin on 086-1076883.

Understanding inclusion
The Ulster GAA Inclusion Awareness Workshop on Wednesday 27th August at the Donegal Centre of Excellence, Convoy aims to equip participants with the knowledge and confidence to provide inclusive, diverse and welcoming environments for everyone. The objectives of the workshop, which will commence at 7pm are:
• Improve the quality of experiences for players, their family, team-mates and club volunteers  
• To understand that inclusion encompasses many different options in a range of settings
• Provide safe and inclusive environments on and off the field.
• Promote good practice through the Sports Inclusion and STEP models.
• Become aware of support resources and contact persons.
• Become familiar with the Games for All and UGAA HERO programmes.
Click here to book your place at the workshop.

Ballyshannon Bingo Snowball hits €1,500!
The super summer snowball reaches €1,500 this week, on a most winnable 55 numbers, it could be you! All part of a whopper €3,400 prize fund including €500 50/50 Jackpot and a €330 Lucky Numbers game! Doors at the Abbey Centre open 7.45pm on Tuesday, for eyes down at 8.30pm. Books only €10 so come along for a great night and spread the word!
Well done to all winners at last week's Ballyshannon Bingo. The Jackpot game was won by Suzanne Cassidy, also winning a line, with the €100 house won by David Percival. The other house winners were Anne O'Reilly, Molly Ferguson, Teresa McGivern, Michelle Quinn, Marian Matthews, Anne Lowther, Teresa Campbell and Anne Patterson. The €50 line winners were Abigail Gavigan and Mary Roper. The other line winners were Molly Kerrigan, Mary B Kerrigan, Herbin Reyes, Paul Doherty, Celine McGrath, Rosemary Roper and Ellen Maguire shared game eight, with Marie Gormley the final line. The free books were won by Anne Marie Greene and Margaret McCaffrey. The Stand Up game for €140 was won by Caoimhe Martin, nice one!

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