Last call for club registration

 

There are now just FIVE days left to register for Aodh Ruadh club membership in 2019. We have one last open registration session ahead of the deadline . This is on Saturday from 1pm to 3pm in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh. To further faci litate registration we now have an online option on Klubfunder.com available. Click on the lin k or search for 'Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon' on the Klubfunder.com site. Membe rship can also be paid to Gerry Ferguson at Ferguson's Jewellers. It is ess ential all players are signed up club members. Non members are not covered by the GAA's injury insurance scheme and cannot line out for the club. Adul t members will receive first priority for the club's allocation of All-Irel and final tickets in the event of Donegal contesting the decider. Club memb ers can also avail of some great discount offers locally. Brian McGuinness' s Progressive Fitness offers a 20 percent discount for playing members and a 10 percent discount for club members. Elsewhere, under 23 playing members can also avail of a discounted monthly membership rate of €25 at B allyshannon Leisure Centre on production of their GAA membership number at the reception. Coaches are also eligible for a discounted monthly membershi p rate of €35. Only adult members registered by 31st March may vote at the club AGM.

Executive meeting
The monthly club executive meeting takes place this Thursday at 9pm in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh. All committee members are asked to attend.

Football
The under 16s continued their fine run in the league with a third win on th e trot on Sunday. They took on Four Masters in Donegal town and after an ev enly fought first half the Ernesiders lead 2-3 to 1-4. Ballyshannon were do wn a number of players and knew they had to raise their game in the second half. The players responded to the challenge really well to run out 5-8 to 2-10 victors. The return of Aaron Cullen between the sticks was a huge boon to the side. Further out the pitch Kyle McCaffrey was very steady while Aa ron Neilan had a outstanding match, even by his high standards. Up front Mi tch McLaughlin was calm and composed on the ball with Damian Weber really t aking the game to homesters. Training continues on Wednesday at 5.45pm and Friday. Next up for the under 16s is the visit of Dungloe on Sunday. Throw- in at Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh is 12 noon.

The under 12 league gets under way this Friday when Aodh Ruadh host Naomh C onaill in Father Tierney Park. Throw in is at 6pm so come along and get beh ind the lads.

Training for under 6s, under 8s and under 10s continues on Friday. The unde r 8s and under 10s are in the New Hall at Coláiste Cholmcille. Under 8 s train from 6pm to 7pm, followed by the under 10s from 7pm to 8pm. The und er 6s are in the Mercy Hall from 6pm to 6.45pm.

Ladies
Sunday sees Aodh Ruadh return to the ranks of adult ladies football. We ent ertain Saint Naul's in Father Tierney Park on Sunday at 11am. We wish the t eam and management the very best of luck for the season ahead. Senior and m inor ladies training continues on Wednesday at 7.30pm.

The under 16s had a good work out against Derrygonnelly on Sunday. Training continues this Thursday at Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh from 4.15pm to 5.30pm. Players are reminded to bring gloves and gum shields.

The under 14s have a challenge this Tuesday at 5.30pm against Bundoran in P áirc Aoidh Ruaidh. All players are to be at the dressing rooms for 4.4 5pm. The next league fixture for the girls is away to Burt on Tuesday April 2nd.

The under 12s had a very useful run out against Bundoran on Saturday. Orlai th Gallagher put in a starring display in pretty much every corner of the p itch, while captain for the day Megan Murphy was also a ball of energy. Mau ra O'Sullivan did well out the pitch, and showed her versatility in goals a fter Grace Dolan injured her hand making a brave block. We send Grace our b est wishes for a speedy recovery. Niamh McNulty impressed again in defence as did Molly Begley, while further up the pitch Ellie Brennan and Lucy Byrn e worked hard and Aine Neilan had a great last third. Many thanks to Bundor an for the challenge. Under 12 training continues this Wednesday from 7pm t o 8pm. This will be our last session in Cashelard. We move to the park for training the following week.

The under 10s took part in their first blitz of the season on Saturday in A rdara. Seven other teams from all over the county participated. The last in door training session takes place this week Tuesday from 6pm to 7pm. Outdoo r training commences next week on Wednesday, 2nd April, from 6pm to 7pm at Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh [Munday's field].

Under 8 girls training continues this Friday at 7pm in the Mercy Hall. Unde r 6 girls training also continues this Friday and runs from 6pm to 6.45pm i n Creevy National School hall.

There will be a meeting of the Ladies committee at 8.30pm on Wednesday in A ras Aoidh Ruaidh. All managers are asked to have report on their age group.

The Donegal under 15s travelled to Clones's Peacelink Centre on Saturday to take on Monaghan. Donegal proved too strong for the hosts and Aodh Ruadh w ere represented on the team by Áine Hill, Emer O'Brien and Caoimhe Hug hes-O'Brien. The team's next game is in Moville on Saturday against Tyrone.

Training times for teams after the time goes back next weekend are as follo ws. Under 6 - 6pm Fridays. Under 8 - 6pm Wednesdays. Under 10 - TBC. Under 12 - 7pm Wednesdays and 12 noon Saturdays. Under 14 - 7pm Wednesdays and 4pm Saturdays. Under 16s - Tuesdays and Thursdays. Minors and seniors - 7. 30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Hurling
Senior hurling training continues on Fridays at 8pm sharp in Páirc Aoi dh Ruaidh. Minor hurling continues on Thursday at 7.15 pm sharp in the Scho ol Field on the Rock.

Our under 14s and minors begin their league campaigns this Thursday. The un der 14s head to the Cross to take on Setanta, while the minors make the lon g trip to Annagry to take on what is expected to be a strong Dungloe team.

Underage hurling training continues on Sunday for all teams at 12 noon.

Booked games
Games booked for the forthcoming period are as follows. Tuesday, 26th March , 5.30pm - Under 14 girls challenge v Bundoran in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh. Friday, 29th March, 6pm - Under 12 boys league v Naomh Conaill in Father Ti erney Park. Sunday, 31st March, 11am - Senior Ladies v Saint Naul's in Fath er Tierney Park. 12 noon - Under 16 boys league v Dungloe in Páirc Aoi dh Ruaidh. Saturday 6th April, Morning - Donegal under 20 Challenge Game in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh. Sunday, April 7th, Aodh Ruadh at home in senior a nd reserve leagues to Buncrana. Pitch bookings and changes to be made with Tom Daly.

Club gear
Chris Kelly will be Aras Aoidh Ruaidh on Tuesday, 26th March, from 6pm to 7 pm for collection of club puff jackets. These are very handsome and functio nal articles with club crest and initials. Chris will also be able to take orders on Tuesday evening.

Easter Camp
Aodh Ruadh are hosting their annual Easter Camp from Tuesday 16th April to Thursday 18th April. Camp runs from 10am to 2.30pm on each of the three day s. The camp costs €30 per child and €50 for two children. F or further information and bookings call Brian Roper on 087-6139065.

Super Sports Quiz
Do you know your sport? Packie McGrath and Gerard Ferguson are hosting a su per sports quiz in the Bridgend bar this Saturday at 9pm, as part of their fundraising for the Aodh Ruadh OsKaRs night. Great prizes on offer on what promises to be a fun filled night of sport and banter. Tables of four are o nly €20.

Donegal v Kildare
Congratulations to Donegal on their emphatic win against Kildare in Father Tierney Park on Sunday which saw them return to Division 1 of the National Football League. 2019 marks the 65th consecutive year in which Father Tiern ey Park has played host to our county teams. The tradition of inter-county football in Ballyshannon goes back to the early 1900s when both inter-count y hurling and football games took place including in what was then known lo cally as the ‘enclosure’ , better known nowadays as the sch ool field. Thanks to all who co-operated with arrangements on the day. It w as encouraging to see so many of our players , young and old coming along t o help. A special word of thanks to the Gardai and Sergeant Stuart Doyle an d his team for their help with traffic management and other arrangements. W e have a huge gallery of pictures from the days action in a gallery on the Aodh Ruadh CLG Facebook page.

NFL match programme
Thanks to the businesses who took advertisements in the match programme, al lowing us to produce a high quality 40 page programme for Sunday�€ ™s National League game. Please support those who support us.

Comhghairdeas
Congratulations to our very own Simon Gillespie who was presented with the Damian Meehan Memorial Award at the Donegal Association of New York GAA din ner recently. Simon has been evangelising for Gaelic games in New York for many years now and the award is testament to the work he has been doing in the coaching of young people in the Big Apple.

Last one standing
It was a good day all round for Donegal's Jamie Brennan on Sunday. Along wi th scoring a great goal he is one of 39 entrants left standing in our compe tition. 323 entered our fundraiser and as we head for the four finals 39 ar e left to battle it out. We will be in contact with all during the week to get their picks for the finals.

Abbey Centre Bingo
Last week's €400 bingo jackpot was won by Rosaleen Martin of Bellee k. The stand-up game prize of €120 was won by Bridget McDermott. Th e spring snowball remains unclaimed so rolls up to €300 this week. The March Big Bingo will be this Friday at the Abbey Centre at 9pm. There' ll be €3,000 in prizes up for grabs, including the €1,000 s uper jackpot which must be won. Books priced €15, or get the book a nd a half special for just €20.

Aodh Ruadh Lotto
There was no winner of last week's Aodh Ruadh Lotto jackpot of €5,6 00. The winning numbers drawn were 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 13. In the lucky dip €20 went to Philip McLoone, Coolcholly; Deirdre Kennedy; Jason Gall agher, Saimer Drive; Fiona Murphy, Bundoran; and Gerry Quigley, Dunkineely. Next draw is in McGinley's Bar with a jackpot of €5,700 on Sunday at 8.30pm. Tickets are now available in the following outlets: Seán Óg's, O'Donnell's, Dicey Reilly's, The Limit, Pat's Bar, The Bridgend, Owen Roe's, Fin McCool's, The Lantern, McGinley's, Pearse O'Neill's, McCos ker's Centra and Kernan's Spar and at the weekly bingo in the Abbey Centre. You have to be in it to win it!

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

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