Dinner Dance

We had a great night in the novel surrounds of the Sandhouse Hotel for the annual Aodh Ruadh Dinner Dance. A great attendance turned out on the night and enjoyed the fine fare served up by the Sandhouse before club chairman William Doogan took to the rostrum to open the evening's proceedings with a short and well-received speech before introducing master of ceremonies Sean Perry. Sean introduced the various awards with his usual brand of meticulous research and effortless bonhomie. The awards began with tokens of appreciation being presented to Jack McCadden - an award very well received by those assembled, to Sabrina Brosnan on concluding her term as ladies secretary, to John Travers on stepping down as child protection officer, to outgoing reserve team managers Anthony Coughlin and Aidan Murray, and to outgoing senior joint manager Philip O'Reilly. After that it was on to the presentation of individual awards. The young ladies player of the year went to Bridín Maguire. Adam Rami was named young hurler of the year. The ladies player of the year award was claimed by Áine Gilmore. Reserve player of the year was Adam Clarke. Caoimhe Keon presented the Ciarán Keon senior player of the year to Johnny Gethins. After that the focus turned to group presentations. The first of these was to the 1994 Aodh Ruadh hurlers who won the Donegal junior championship with Mickey Dolan, Gerry McLaughlin and Rui O'Neill brought forward to recall the highlights of that title triumph. After that we had presentations to our 1994 senior county title winning footballers. Sean Perry brought up Sylvester Maguire, Martin McGlynn and Malachy Cullen to share their memories of a great year for the club. The next presentation of the night saw guest of honour Anthony Daly present medals to our junior championship winning hurlers. The Seán Slevin club person of the year was then presented to the unsuspecting, but very deserving Lisa McTernan. With the silverware distributed, Clare All-Ireland winning legend, Anthony Daly took to the floor with Sean Perry getting the inside story of life in the Ger Loughnane regime. After Anthony brought the official proceedings to an enjoyable close, the Show Offs took to the stage and entertained the crowd into the small hours. Well done to all those who helped bring the night together and made it such an enjoyable event. Check out the Aodh Ruadh gallery for a great spread of pictures from the evening.

 

Aodh Ruadh Academy

In a new initiative for 2020, all Aodh Ruadh underage boys will be a part of the newly established Aodh Ruadh Academy. Each boy will receive a specially designed jersey and an O'Neill's football at a discounted rate. The idea behind this scheme is that every boy brings their own ball to training, and every boy wears their academy jersey to training and games. For boys born from 2008 on the package is priced €35. For boys born between 2007 and 2002 they are priced €40. Vouchers for this package can be purchased from Packie McGrath on 087-9794696, or through any of the team WhatsApp groups and would make a great Christmas gift. We will be launching the academy, along with a membership drive in January. Jerseys and balls can be collected on launch night. Purchase of the package will be mandatory for all underage boys playing football for Aodh Ruadh in 2020.

 

Hurling

Ulster GAA are delivering coaching workshops focusing on the fundamentals of underage hurling. This is the perfect chance for parents, guardians and new comers to learn the basics of hurling as well as a refresher for all youth coaches. One of these workshops will be run locally, at Creevy National School on Tuesday at 7pm.

 

The juvenile hurlers annual Christmas fun quiz will take place on Thursday, 19th December, in Owen Roe's, always a great night of craic. Also coming soon is Last One Standing. Once again sponsored by Liam Gallen of Mr G's, there's €300 to be won with cards out soon.

 

Relive the OsKaRs magic!

Aodh Ruadh OsKaRs DVDs are on sale once more. Remember a great night of craic and savour those spectacular acting talents once again in the comfort of your own home! DVDs are only €10 each. You can message or text Lisa McTernan (086-2338636) or Sabrina Brosnan (086-8241297) to book your copy!

 

Festive stocking fillers

Chris Kelly has some nice Aodh Ruadh gear available for purchase. He has Aodh Ruadh branded mugs available for €9 each. In addition Chris is selling light puff jackets, black with white club crest. These are available in sizes from six-years-old to at €40 euro; And in extra small adult to XXXL adult at €50. They would be nice present for members living abroad or coming home for Christmas and all profits goes back to the club.  If you would like to order either item just message Chris on Facebook.

 

RIP

The club would like to offer its sincerest condolences to the family of the late Brian Stephens who was buried in Abbey Assaroe cemetery on Monday following funeral mass in Saint Patrick's. Brian was a senior championship winner with Aodh Ruadh and also served as club treasurer in 1950.

 

National and Local Draw

Tickets are currently being distributed for the annual National Club Draw. This is effectively three draws in one with fantastic prizes in all three draws for just €10 a ticket. See aodhruadh.org for full details of the prizes available. Proceeds from this draw are ring fenced to build a new playing surface on Father Tierney Park in 2020. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the opening of the ground. Our Park / Development Committee has already secured €100,000 in grant aid towards the project costs and the draw is a critical part of providing matching funding. Initially, we need as many people as possible taking one or two books of five tickets to sell. Any club member can provide tickets or contact anyone of the Draw Committee of Tom Daly, William Doogan, Conal Gallagher, Gerard Ferguson, Paul Gillespie, David McLoone, Sarah Daly, Philip McLoone and Michael Daly. For those not living locally who wish to support the Father Tierney Park project, tickets can be purchased on the Aodh Ruadh page on Klubfunder.com.

 

Abbey Centre Bingo

Last week's €400 was won by Mary Butler of Ballyshannon. The stand-up game prize of €140 was won by Mary B Kerrigan. Winners of the €100 houses included Teresa Hoey, Mary Breslin, Karen Gallagher, Mary Gallagher, Michael Maguire and Karen O'Connor. The winter snowball survived again so rises to €500 this week. Bingo as usual this Friday at 9pm in the Abbey Centre with a prize fund of over €2,200. Books priced just €10.

 

Aodh Ruadh Lotto

There was no winner of last week's Aodh Ruadh Lotto jackpot of €9,300. The winning numbers drawn were 2, 3, 4, 9, 12 and 18. In the lucky dip €20 went to Ellen Ward, Tonery; Emily McNamee, Creevy; Bernie Finan, Station Road; Dennis Ferguson, Higginstown; and Barry Travers. Next draw is in Owen Roe's with a jackpot of €9,400 on Sunday at 8.30pm. Tickets are 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! You can play also play the lotto online. Log onto klubfunder.com and then search for and select Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon.

 

The lotto team for McCosker’s Centra on Saturday is: SENIOR HURLERS.

 

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