Football

Aodh Ruadh return to league action this Sunday they have a critical game away to Dungloe. Seniors throw-in at 3pm preceded by the reserves at 1.30pm.

 

Hard luck to Shane Gillespie, Eoin Doherty and Senan Rooney and the Donegal minors on the team's narrow defeat to Monaghan.

 

The under 16s came up just short against Naomh Columba in their second game in Division 1B section one of the county championship, 2-7 to 3-8 the final scoreline. The Ernesiders started brightly with Danny Breen lashing home a cracker of a goal after collecting a great ball in from Cian Rooney. After that exchanges evened out and the sides went in deadlocked at 2-4 apiece. Aodh Ruadh found the going harder in the second half and missed a number of opportunities, while Naomh Columba were just that bit more economical. Best for Ballyshannon were Kyle Murray at full back and Eugene Doherty in the middle third. Cian Rooney worked well around midfield too, while Calum Doherty Craig was impressive at corner back. Their final game of the group stages is a big match against Convoy down at St Mary's Park on Tuesday at 7.45pm. This is a big game for the team so a big showing of support would be appreciated.

 

The under 14 boys training continues on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4.45pm to 6pm.

 

The under 12s boys have a challenge game against Melvin Gaels this Thursday evening. Players are to be at the Park for 6pm. No training this Friday due to first communions. Training continues next Monday from 6pm to 7.15pm.

 

Under 10 training continues on Mondays and Fridays from 7.15pm to 8.15pm. There will be a game on Thursday evening for the 2008 boys. All players are to be up in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh for 6.45pm. Our first home blitz is on Saturday morning at 12 noon in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh. All  players to be up for 11.30am. All boys MUST have gum shields to play. Parents are asked to bring a loaf of sandwiches, tray of buns or similar for refreshments afterwards.

 

Under 8 training continues on Thursdays from 6.15pm until 7.15pm. Under 6 training continues on Fridays from 6pm to 6.45pm at Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh.

 

Ladies

There will be a ladies committee meeting on Thursday at 8.30pm in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh. All managers are asked to submit reports.

 

Realt Ruadh drew with Killybegs in their last league outing.

 

The under 16s had a break in the league last week and so had a challenge against Bundoran. It was a good run out with Lauren McHugh, Grainne Maguire, Roisin Daly, Orla Keon and Laoise Kelly all putting in good performances. The girls next outing is a crucial away game to Saint Naul's this Tuesday. Throw in is at 6.30pm in Mountcharles, players to be down there for 5.40pm. A good showing of Ballyshannon support would be great.

 

The under 14 girls have training this Thursday from 4.15pm to 5.30pm. The under 14s had a useful challenge against their county counterparts on Saturday afternoon. Annie Keon, Aoibhinn McGarrigle and Ciara Caldwell were among the star performers for Aodh Ruadh with Katie O'Brien, Megan Kane and Ciara Gillespie kicking some good scores.

 

Under 12 training continues on Wednesday at 5.30pm in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh.

 

Under 10 girls training continues at Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh this Tuesday from 7.15pm to 8.15pm. Remember, all players are required to wear gum shields.

 

Under 8 training continues this Tuesday at 6pm in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh. Under 6 training continues on Friday evenings in Creevy National School at 6pm.

 

Well done to the under 16 county ladies, in particular our own Caoimhe Keon and Caitlin McGarrigle and team mentor Barry Ward on their convincing 4-10 to 0-5 win in last Saturday's Ulster final over Cavan. This is Donegal's first win at this grade in nine years and we are all very proud of the girls and Barry.

 

Congratulations also to the under 15 county ladies who defeated Armagh 4-11 to 4-9 on Saturday, especially to Aodh Ruadh stars Sarah Jane Keon and Eilish Gallagher. That is five wins from five for the team, a trend they will hope to continue next week when they host Tyrone. They will contest the Ulster final on May 27th.

 

Hurling

This Sunday Aodh Ruadh will be hosting an under 8 blitz. Full details will follow during the week.

 

Training for all age groups on Sunday at 12 noon. All are welcome from 5 years upwards. For any information contact John Rooney on 086-2587793.

 

Car wash at Cleary's

The Aodh Ruadh under 14 footballers will be holding a Féile fund-raising car wash at Cleary's Garage all day on Saturday May 26th.

 

Féile na nGael Clothes Collection 

As part of the Juvenile Hurling Committee's major fundraiser for Féile we're collecting bags of clothes. This is a great chance to clear out your wardrobes, all unwanted clothes, shoes, belts and bed linen will be gratefully accepted. Unfortunately we can't take duvets or pillows. Many thanks to those who have supported this campaign so far, for any information contact any of the following: Sabrina Brosnan 086-8241297, Lorraine Kennedy Duffy 087-6874393, Teresa Davis Maguire 086-3983076, Denis Daly 086-3269550, John Rooney 086-2587793. Only a couple of weeks left to get rid of your unwanted items.

 

Abbey Centre Bingo

Last week's €400 jackpot went to Susanna Cassidy of Belleek. The stand-up prize was won at €140. The snowball had no winner this week so rolls to €700 on 49 numbers or less. Bingo as usual this Friday at the Abbey Centre at 9pm, books cost just €10 with a €2,400 prize fund up for grabs.

 

Aodh Ruadh Lotto

There was no winner of last week's Aodh Ruadh Lotto jackpot of €1,100. The winning numbers drawn were 1, 5, 8, 10, 13 and 18. In the lucky dip €20 went to Joe Lafferty, Saimer Drive; Carmel Gillespie, c/o Pearse O'Neill's; Patsy McCabe, c/o McGinley's; Olivia Magee, Assaroe View; and Anne and Eamon Maguire, Cloghore. Next draw is in Owen Roe's with a jackpot of €1,200 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, McCosker'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 NÓG.

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