Guidelines for spectators

As of Monday, up to 100 spectators are allowed to attend games. We ask that all spectators please adhere to the following guidelines.

 • Spectators should be aware that in attending GAA games, not all the risks posed from Covid-19 can be eliminated, but essential control measures have been put in place to reduce the risks for spectators.

 • Spectators must not attend games if they display any symptoms of Covid-19.

 • Individuals considered high risk or who are in close contact with others who are considered high risk should not attend games.

 • All spectators must adhere to social distancing guidelines.

 • The use of face coverings is required for all spectators over the age of 13.

 • Spectators are not allowed on the field of play at any time.

 • Spectators should keep their own record of contacts at a match for potential tracing purposes.

 

Football

We wish our seniors and reserves the best of luck as they get their competitive season up and running this Sunday in Mountcharles against Saint Naul's. The seniors get the action under way at 2.30pm, followed by the reserves at 4pm.

 

Good luck also to our under 17s who start their season this week. They take on Four Masters on Friday in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh at 7.30pm.

 

The honour of being the first Aodh Ruadh team out in competitive action in 2021 fell to the under 13s who made the trip down to Glenties to face Naomh Conaill on Monday evening. In the first game it finished 5-10 to 11-14 in favour of the homesters. MJ Ward and Corey Sheridan were among the goals with Corey, MJ, Sean O’Neill and Garreth Brennan also landing some well taken points. Fionn Hartin, Sean O’Neill, MJ Ward and Corey Sheridan all played very well and won nearly every ball that went to them.
In the second game Aodh Ruadh had a mighty battle with their Naomh Conaill counterparts to emerge two point winners, 2-9 to 2-7. Jayden McGrath Clyne scored both goals and two points. There were also points for Sean Maguire, the twinners - Oisin and Eoghan McCadden, Joey Daly and Oisin Sweeny. Sean Maguire, Oisin Sweeny and Eoghan Blake Gallagher all had stand out games for the visitors. Next up for the under 13s is the visit of Ardara to Father Tierney Park next Monday at 7.30pm.

 

The action continues apace up on the Rock this Saturday with the under 11s hosting Naomh Conaill in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh at 11.30am.

 

Hurling

Our senior hurlers get their season up and running with the visit of old rivals Buncrana to Father Tierney Park this Friday at 7.30pm. We wish the team and management all the very best.

 

Our under 15 squad have their first game of the year against Dungloe / Gaoth Dobhair this Thursday at 7.30pm in Father Tierney Park. Best of luck to all the players and it’s great to finally having our first hurling match of 2021!

 

Training for all younger ages continues on Sunday mornings at 11.45am in Páirc Aodh Ruadh. We are seeing huge numbers and great enthusiasm amongst our young players! Anyone interested in starting can contact John Larkin on 086-1076883.

 

Ladies

The season begins in earnest for our adult ladies next Sunday with the club fielding two teams for the first time in our history. Both sides are away for their opening fixtures with the intermediates heading to take on Glenswilly, while the juniors take on Red Hugh's. Both games throw in at 10.30am. The whole squad has put in a lot of work ahead of this season and we wish them all the very best of luck as Aodh Ruadh ladies football embarks on an exciting new chapter.

 

The under 16 girls had a useful work out on Bank Holiday Monday against Grange in Father Tierney Park. Special mention must go to Mollie Travers in goals who was in terrific form. In defence Orlaith Toland, Ciara Larkin and the player of the match Orlaith O’Neill never stopped, and they emptied every ounce of energy they had. In the middle of the field Lauren excelled and tormented the Grange defence. Annie Keon covered every blade of grass on the pitch and Cádhla Dolan kept the score board ticking over for Ballyshannon girls.

 

The under 14 ladies have a challenge against Glencar Manorhamilton this Friday. Players to be at the pitch in Manorhamilton for 6.30pm.

 

Aodh Ruadh Summer Camp 2021 

The Aodh Ruadh Summer Camp, sponsored by McDevitt and McGlynn Accountants, is back for its 29th year. The camp will take place in the first two weeks of July for boys and girls between six and 14. 

Activities include skills training, fun and games, Gaelic football, camogie, rounders, hurling and lots more. Week one runs from Monday 5th to Friday 9th July. Week two runs from Monday 12th to Friday 16th July. Each day there will be a morning session from 9.30am to 12.30pm and an afternoon session from 1pm to 4pm. Due to Covid restrictions each session limited to six groups of 15. The cost per session per week is €50 per child which includes a sports pack at the end of the week. 

We have reduced rates available for parents or guardians sending more than one child. Two children €90. Three children €120. To avail of these discounted rates please contact Sylvester Maguire on 086-0532495. No cash will be taken on the day and places will be booked on a first come, first served basis. 

Due to Covid restrictions, there will be no access to dressing rooms, so children are encouraged to come suitably attired as all activities will take place outdoors. 

To book your child’s place go to the Aodh Ruadh page on klubfunder.com.   

 

Ballyshannon Bingo

It was a great night of Bank Holiday bingo last Friday with 27 separate winners bagging the 30 prizes. Well done to Denise McGlinchey on winning the €500 jackpot. Well done also to Denis Sheerin on taking home the mini jackpot prize of €250. A special mention to the Meade household, where Jodie and Garvey picked up five prizes between them. Our other house winners included Aislinn Quinn, Dean Regan, Geraldine Gallagher, Jim McGarrigle, Aisling Cullen, Ann Gallagher, Breda Gallagher, and Sheena Newell. The €1,250 snowball survived once again, so this week's snowball rolls to €1,300 on 48 numbers or less - surely it can't survive much longer! Looking forward to another great night next Friday where again there will be over €3,000 in prizes on offer. Once again we will be back broadcasting to the world from Bingo HQ via Zoom at 9pm. If you haven't already played, you can find full details on the Ballyshannon Bingo Facebook page. Books are available to buy on our Klubfunder.com page right now. Remember, if you don't have access to a printer, Mary in A Novel Idea will be happy to print your book for a small fee.    

Click this link to buy a SINGLE BOOK for €10.

Click this link to buy a DOUBLE BOOK for €15.    

The delivery schedule for Ballyshannon Bingo books as follows:    

 • Books bought by 4pm on Wednesday will be emailed by lunchtime Thursday.    

 • Books then bought by 8am on Friday morning will be emailed before lunchtime on Friday.    

 • Books bought by Friday's final 4pm deadline will be emailed before 6pm on Friday.    

It is very important players enter the email address they need the book to be sent to. Late changes are problematic and we cannot guarantee they will be facilitated.    

Look forward to seeing you all again this Friday evening!    

    

Countdown is on to Aodh Ruadh 2021 Golf Classic

The countdown is on to the Aodh Ruadh Golf Classic this Friday. The event was a huge success last year and the organisers are pulling out all the stops to ensure we have another great classic this Friday. Fivers are being burnt to the Gods of good weather as we speak! We now only have three tee times available for any late entries, so book through the golf club on 071-9841302 as soon as possible to be sure of your spot. Entry is €120 per team. We have eight team prizes, as well as prizes for the longest male and female drives, and nearest the pin. Up for grabs are fourballs at Ballyliffin, Murvagh and Slieve Russell; vouchers for Bundoran Golf Club and Druids Golf, four golf bags, golf shoes, golf hats, plus loads more prizes.

 

Coaching clinic

A big thank you to Brian Roper and the club support scheme for his delivery of two coaching workshops on Saturday. Both workshops were excellent and informative and we look forward to working with Brian again in the near future.

 

Boot exchange
We asked, you delivered! A huge thank you to everybody who donated football boots over the past three weeks to get our boot exchange program up and running. We now have enough boots gathered to get started. Anybody who wants to exchange boots going forward, please text Packie on 087-9794696.  

  

Clothes collection

We are into the last week of our annual cash for clothes collection. A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far and we will still be taking bags up until Monday afternoon of next week, 14th June. This is a great chance to get rid of any unwanted clothes, shoes, belts, bed linen, towels, etc., and help us raise some much-needed funds for promotion and development of underage hurling in the club. For any information regarding this campaign or arrange drop off of clothes contact any of the following John Larkin (086-1076883), Denis Daly (086-3269550), Sabrina Brosnan (087-9287965), Orla Bannon (086-8035316), or Gregory Gallagher (087-2210570).

 

Good luck in the Leaving Certificate

Aodh Ruadh would like to wish all students sitting their Leaving Certificate exams over the coming weeks the very best of luck. We hope that all your hard work will be rewarded. You have had a stressful and unprecedented couple of years in the build up to these exams, so know that we are all behind you wishing you the best. Ádh mór!

 

Aodh Ruadh lotto

There was no winner of last week's Aodh Ruadh Lotto jackpot of €1,300. The winning numbers drawn were 1, 3, 7, 8, 13 and 15. In the lucky dip cash prizes of €25 went to Thomas Gallagher and Bernie McIntyre. Thanks to Lia, Ella, Eabha and Laoise for performing the draw, and thanks and to all who played the lotto last week. The next draw is for a jackpot of €1,400 on Sunday at 9pm. 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. Give it a go, you never know!

 

The lotto team for McCosker’s Centra on Saturday is: BORD NA NÓG.

   

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