Football

Indoor football training continues this week for under 6 boys [2014 and 2015], under 8 boys [2012 and 2013] and under 10 boys [2010 and 2011]. The under 6s are in the Mercy at Coláiste Cholmcille from 6pm to 7pm. The under 8s are in the new hall at Coláiste Cholmcille from 6pm to 7pm. The under 10s are in the new hall at Coláiste Cholmcille from 7.15pm to 8.15pm. We remind all boys to wear their academy jersey and bring their O'Neill's football with them to training. Please note, there is a €3 charge for indoor training, to cover the cost of the halls. Membership forms and fees can be returned to managers at training.

 

Training for under 12 boys continues on Thursday at the Breesy Centre, Cashelard at 7pm. Please note, there is a €3 charge to cover the cost of the Breesy Centre pitch.

 

Under 14 training continues at the Breesy Centre from 6pm to 7.15pm on Fridays. Please bring €2 to help cover pitch hire. Strength and conditioning training continues on Sundays at Pro Fitness from 1.30am to 12.30pm.

 

Ladies

Training continues for senior, minor and under 16 ladies in the Mercy Hall on Monday evenings from 8pm to 9pm. Players are asked to bring €2 to cover the cost of hall hire. Training also continues at Pro Fitness on Friday evenings from 8.30pm to 9.30pm.

 

Under 14 training continues at the Breesy Centre from 6pm to 7pm on Tuesdays. Girls should dress warmly, arrive by 5.50pm, bring their own water bottle and have €2 to help cover pitch hire.

 

Hurling

Under 8 hurling training commences on Sunday 23rd February at 12 noon in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh (Munday's field). Under 10 hurling training commences on Sunday 8th March at 12 noon in  Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh (Munday's field). All returning players and new-comers welcome. Hurls and helmets will be provided.

 

Coaching workshop

We will be hosting an outdoor coaching workshop with Joe McBrearty in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh on Saturday 7th March from 10am to 12pm. All club coaches at all levels, from under 6 and up, are invited to attend in what should be an enjoyable and informative workshop.

 

Club registration

We ask all club members to submit their registration form and fee at their earliest convenience. To facilitate registration we have an online option on Klubfunder.com available. Click on the link or search for 'Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon' on the Klubfunder.com site. Membership can also be paid to Gerry Ferguson at Ferguson's Jewellers. Players can also download registration forms from aodhruadh.org and submit this along with the relevant fee directly to their manager. It is essential 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. Adult members will receive first priority for the club's allocation of All-Ireland final tickets in the event of Donegal contesting the decider. Only adult members registered by 31st March may vote at the club AGM.

 

National and Local Draw

All with tickets for the National Draw are asked to begin returning their stubs. There is a lot of work to be done to enter the returns on the National database so it would be helpful to our club officers if everyone could co-operate on this. 

 

Training facilities

All club teams are encouraged to use the fitness trail, including the 100m sprint section, for pre-season stamina training. This new facility at Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh is a valuable all weather resource at a time when pitches everywhere are unplayable due to adverse weather. The floodlit training field is reserved for adult team use. Where under age teams need field work, the school field is available. All three club pitches have been professionally verti-drained recently  in preparation for official fixtures in March and other maintenance works are continuing as weather permits.

 

Scheduling meeting

A meeting with the Officers of the Park / Development Committee has been scheduled for 8pm in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh on Tuesday 25th February to arrange outdoor training slots for the 2020 season. All team managers from all codes should attend. Please bring changing rooms keys as some key exchange will be necessary.

 

National League fixtures in Ballyshannon

We are preparing a full match programme for the Donegal v Monaghan NFL Division 1 game which will be preceded by the Ladies NFL Division 1 game between Donegal and Cork on March 1st. Club members are asked to assist with sourcing advertisements for the programme and to link in with Tom Daly, Michael Daly, Conal Gallagher and David McLoone.

All those available to assist with the arrangements on March 1st should come to Aras Aoidh Ruaidh at 8.30pm on Tuesday 25th February for a short meeting.

 

Bobble hats

Chris Kelly is selling some stylish Aodh Ruadh bobble hats at the minute price €14. If you would like to place an order, just message Chris on Facebook or text him on 0868813553. All profits go back to the club.

 

Give blood

There will be an opportunity to give blood this Wednesday at the Mercy Hall, Coláiste Cholmcille between 3pm and 5pm and again from 7pm to 9.30pm. It is worth noting the restriction on donors who had been resident in the UK has now been lifted, so if you had been previously turned away on this basis now is an opportunity to rejoin the ranks of local donors.

 

Educate yourself about drugs and alcohol

Aodh Ruadh are running a drug and alcohol education and prevention programme in partnership with Foróige for 13-16 year olds. Cara Currid, Foróige's drug and alcohol education and prevention youth worker funded by the Drug Task Force, will facilitate a six to eight week programme beginning this Thursday in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh for an hour to a hour and a half each Thursday. There may be a possible break for mid-term. We are encouraging around 25 to 27 of our members to sign up to the programme. Each night a different topic will be covered. For example, cocaine use, cannabis use, over the counter drugs, beer and drug goggles, etc. There will be an information evening in advance of the first session. Any questions can be directed to Philip McLoone 086-4053008.

 

Basic Life Support course

The club are looking at running a Basic Life Support (BLS) course. As part of the chain of survival in a cardiac arrest you will learn, recognition of cardiac arrest, CPR and defibrillation. We will need a minimum of 16 participants. There will be a minimal charge between €15 to €20. If interested please send a text to Chris Kelly on 086-8813553. We are also hoping to organise a BLS course for underage members.

 

Congratulations

Congratulations to senior players Darren Drummond and Sarah Daly on the recent birth of their first child, Danny. With DNA like that, he's sure to have a great future with the club ahead of him!

 

Win a house

We invite our members to support Donegal GAA's house draw. You could win a four bed semi-detached home in Dublin with Club Donegal. With over 134 square metres of living space, this four bed semi-detached home is located in Brownsbarn, adjacent to Citywest. On 9th May one very lucky person will win this brand new house in our capital. Second prize in the draw is a brand new Mazda 2. Tickets, priced €100, are available to buy online now at www.winyourhouseindublin.com.

 

Abbey Centre Bingo

Last week's €400 jackpot was won by Angela Nicholson of Drumcliff. Sheila Killalea of Ballyshannon won the stand-up game prize of €130. Winners of the €100 houses were Sean Coughlin, Molly Ferguson, Noelle Newell and Mary Cleary, with Mark and Anne Granaghan keeping it family by sharing a house. The €70 houses went to Mary B Kerrigan, Jean Murray, Kathleen Fallon and Andy Patterson. There was no winner of the winter snowball so it rolls to a mighty €1,000 this week. Bingo as usual this Friday night at 9pm at the Abbey Centre with a great €2,700 prize fund. Books just €10.

 

Mobile phone quiz night

A date for your diary. Ballyshannon’s first ever Mobile Phone Quiz Night in Dicey Reilly's, Friday, 28th February, 9pm. Easy to play. Just bring an Apple or Android device (Phone or tablet) and we’ll talk you through it. Entry €5 per player. Teams of three, four or five. Proceeds will support ladies football in the club.

 

Aodh Ruadh Lotto

There was no winner of last week's Aodh Ruadh Lotto jackpot of €1,400. The winning numbers drawn were 1, 4, 10, 12, 14 and 16. In the lucky dip €20 went to Margaret McCauley, Marie Blake, Irvine Kerrigan, Mike Lynch, and Celine McGrath. Next draw is in Dorrian's Hotel with a jackpot of €1,300 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 FOOTBALLERS.

 

You can receive the club notes by e-mail every Tuesday morning. To subscribe, enter your details on the website, www.aodhruadh.org, or e-mail your request to [email protected].

 

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