Updates from the Naomh Brid, Letterkenny Gaels, Na Dunaibh, Aodh Ruadh, Naomh Adhamhnáin, St. Nauls, Termon and Sean MacCumhaills clubs. Naomh Brid  Congratulations to Donal Martin on the achievement of completing the Lifestyle Sports Dublin Marathon on Monday. A great achievement, which was completed for S.T.O.P, (Suicide, Teach, Organise, Prevent) which is a very worthwhile cause. In line with the renewed fundraising efforts being made by the club, the fundraising committee ran a dance in St Bridget's Community Centre last Wednesday night. The large crowd in attendance had a very enjoyable night with music on the night by Country Traditions. The club would like to extend their appreciation to all those who assisted in the selling of the tickets, those who baked or made sandwiches and also those who assisted with service on the night. Further thanks is expressed to all the sponsors whom provided spot prizes and food products as follows: E & J Oil, All Sports, Noreen Martin, CassidyÄôs Electrical, O CarolanÄôs Bar, 7 Arches Bar, The Country Inn, GMG Mechanical, Laghey Waste, The Rooney Family, WalshÄôs Butchers, Bay Bush Bar, MacÄôs Store, JamesieÄôs Bar, Niall Mc Calliog (Ace Fixings), Sean Timoney (NCF) & Kees Spar. The club appreciates the continued support of all of the above local companies. Seniors & Reserves have their final game of the season at home this Saturday against Bundoran. Reserves at 1:30 and Seniors 3.00. Please come along and support both sides. All tracksuits recently ordered from Mickey Quinn are now available, all tracksuits and money to change hands by this Saturday. The next monthly meeting takes place on Thurs 5th Nov at 9pm Letterkenny Gaels Both adult teams completed their league campaigns at the weekend with games at home to Downings. In very stormy and wet conditions the visiting side, chasing promotion came out on top in both matches.  The winter underage coaching programme for hurling has commenced in the Aura Leisure Centre on Thursday evenings at 6pm. All underage hurlers are requested to attend and new members are very welcome.  We are  pleased to finally announce the launch of our new official GAA Club website http://letterkennygaels.donegal.gaa.ie/  All Club members, parents, players and Friend of Letterkenny Gaels should avail of this site for the latest information on club activities. Our next fundraiser is a "Night at the Races" to be held on Friday 20th November @ 9pm in the Glencar Inn. All Club members,adult players and parents are requested to buy and sell horses and jockeys @ E10 each or sponsor a race. Further information from Dan & Sharon Harnett.  The Club A.G.M.is scheduled for Fri.4th December @ 7.30pm.Please submit nominations for election to Executive Committee and Motions for consideration at the AGM to Jim McGlynn,Secretary. Lotto results for W/ending the 25th October , No's 3,4,9,18. Match 3  winner was Seosamh Ó Duibheannagh c/o Central Bar. Next weekend :Jackpot is 1850 Euro Na Dunaibh Bhi da bhua h'eascai go leor in eadan Gaeil Leitir Ceanainn ar an Sathairn is chuaigh thart. Fagann sin go gcaithfidh an fhoireann sinsir an cluiche deirneach in eadan Baile Na nGalloglach a bhaint le seans acu bheith pairt ins na ath-imirti. Is doiche go mbeidh an cluich sin ar an deire seachtain seo chugainn ar Phairc Na nDunaibh agus beidh eolais ar fail ag treanail. Torthai an Lotto don Luan 26u Deire Fomhair. Uimhreacha: 1-9-20-21. Ni raibh buaiteoir ar bith den phota oir agus bhi tri uimhir ag Philomena Ni Dhochartaigh, Creamhghort, Olivia Nic Suibhne, c/o An Sibin Ceoil agus Kelly Nic Iomhair, Doire Chasainn agus ta Eu50 an duine bainnte acu. Ni raibh buaiteoir ar bith den ÄúBeile do bheirtÄù agus bhain Padraig Mac Lochlainn, An Ghleann an buideal uisce beatha. Duais dioltora Äì Cathal Mac Giolla Choill,Umlach. Beidh an tarraingt ar an Luan seo chugainn 2u Samhain'09 ins An Sibin Cheoil agus beidh Eu8,300 ar fail ins an phota oir. Ticeidi @ Eu2 ar fail o baill an fhochumann agus i siopa agus tithe tabhairne eagsula sa cheanntair. Bingo mar is gnach san ionad oiche Shathairn ag a 9 a chlog agus beidh failte mhor roimh gach duine. Beidh gailf chlassic bliantiuil an chlub ar siul i mbliana ar An Sathairn 7u Samhain. Tuilleadh eolais ar fail on choiste. Ta an chlub ag tabhairt tacaiocht do Ghuth Na Gaeltachta ar shon an obair ata a dheanamh acu. Aodh Ruadh ~ CENTENARY CELEBRATION NIGHT ~ Aodh Ruadh celebrated their centenary last Sunday with a night will linger long and fondly in the memory. The festivities commenced with a special bi-lingual mass in Saint Patrick's which was concelebrated by Father O Fearraigh, Father McManus, Father Burke, Father Daly, Father Bromley and 93-year-old Father Ambrose O'Gorman, a former playing member of club. The ceremony was opened with some tokens representative of the GAA being brought to the altar. Niamh Gallagher and Patricia Slevin read the lessons while Father O Fearraigh and Father McManus spoke of the central role played by the GAA and Aodh Ruadh in Ballyshannon. After mass it was on to the Abbey Centre for the awards presentation ceremony which was preceded by a wine and cheese reception. There was an extensive exhibition of club history throughout the Abbey Centre with pictures, medal displays and newspaper clippings providing plenty of talking points. A presentation of photographs from right across the club's 100 year history in all codes was projected onto the screen in theatre two, while in the main theatre there was a pictorial review of the year. It was 8.30pm before the 300 seats in the main auditorium were filled and Sean Perry was able to get proceedings under way. Chris ÄòSpanny' Goan won the first award of the evening, the young player of the year. Next up was the hurler of the year which went to Kevin McDermott. Ladies player of the year went to Niamh Gallagher, while Ronan Drummond collected the third team player of the year award. Reserve team player of the year went to David Dolan. In a most fitting gesture, the senior team player of the year award has been named the Ciaran Keon award in memory of the a club man whose recent loss is still so keenly felt. Tigerish half back Philip O'Reilly was the thoroughly deserving winner. Next up was a special award for our representatives on the Donegal All-Ireland winning minor team: Anna Rafferty, Dearbhaile McNeill and Tara Khan. John Travers got a pleasant surprise when he was presented with a special appreciation award. It was then time to salute the 2002 All-Ireland Scor na nìg winners: Turlough McIntyre, Naomi Campbell and Pauric Buggy. They were followed by 1991 champion Pat Sweeny. After receiving her award she spoke and exhorted the audience to enjoy things three times over, advice they were to take to heart in Dorrian's later on! The next part of the ceremony paid tribute to Aodh Ruadh's past championship winning hurling teams. Jim Daly, the 1929 championship winning captain, was represented by his son, Father Gerard Daly, Josie Boyle captained the 1975 champions and Seamus Grimes captained the 1977 champions - he was represented by his sister Mary McSharry. Then it was the turn of Ballyshannon's captains on the legendary Saint Joseph's side. 1975 captain Alan Kane was still recuperating in hospital but, happily, well on the mend so his award was collected by his daughter Fiona Feeney. The 1973 captain, Teddy Kane, was present to receive his award. Next up was Pauric McShea who was celebrated for his role in captaining the 1974 Ulster champions. Brian Roper's achievement in becoming the Donegal player with most appearances, currently at 159, was recognised. The Ballyshannon members of the 1992 All-Ireland championship winning team. Brian Murray, Gary Walsh and Sylvester Maguire were next onto the stage and they were followed by Frances Hoy, captain of the 1995 championship winning team. That lead on to the Aodh Ruadh football championship captains. The 1929 captain Aidan Sweeny was represented by his grand-nephew, Alan Sweeny; the 1932 captain Terry McDermott was represented by his daughter Eileen Kennedy; the 1937 captain, John McDermott was represented by his son Jackie McDermott; The 1939, 1942 and 1943 captain, Mick Slevin, was represented by his cousin Barney Drummond; the 1951 captain was Jim ÄòThe Natch' Gallagher, Tommy McDermott captained the 1986 champions, Brian Touhy captained the 1987 champions, Sylvester Maguire captained the 1994 champions, Charlie O'Donnell captained the 1997 champions and 1998 captain, Val Murray, concluded this section of the ceremony, walking up to the strains of ÄòYou'll never walk alone' and saluting the crowd with peace signs, presumably as a gesture of reconciliation to the Man United fans. In another fitting gesture it was decided that the Club Person of the Year should henceforth be known as the Sean Slevin award in memory of a true club stalwart who passed to his eternal reward in the last days of 2008 after decades of tireless service to Aodh Ruadh. An utterly stunned and humbled John Hughes was then presented with the Club Person of the Year award. Tom Daly collected a richly deserved Hall of Fame award to conclude the presentations. The ceremonials in the Abbey Centre concluded with speeches from President of the GAA, Christy Cooney, President of the Ulster Council, Tom Daly, and club chairman, Terence McShea. The magnificent Sean Perry drew the curtain down on yet another suave and polished performance and then it was on to Dorrian's. In Dorrian's there was a little food and a lot of drink and bonhomie. There was fine entertainment from the Mucky Ducks while the non-dancers were able to view some vintage images from Aodh Ruadh history on the plasma screen in the small function room, while in the foyer a video of the 1984 GAA centenary dinner dance revived many happy memories. The revelry continued long into the night, a night that will surely endure long in the memory. Tremendous thanks has to go to the large team of volunteers that put in so many hours to make the evening such an outstanding success. The result of their work was a celebration of everything that is great about the GAA, about Ballyshannon and about our club. You can be rightly proud of efforts. A DVD of events in the Abbey Centre is already in the works, expect further news on its availability for purchase in future club notes. Pictures and more extensive coverage of the night will appear on aodhruadh.org over the course of the coming week. After the high of Sunday there was a second triumph on Monday afternoon when the underage award presentation ceremony took place in the Abbey. Again, this was a wonderful event, although rather different in tone. Bord na nìg chairman Paddy Kelly and Hurling chairman John Rooney co-presented in front of another full house in the Abbey Centre's main theatre. Once again, David O'Donnell's rattling soundtrack gave the event a real injection of razzamatazz. We were privileged to have Ulster Council President, Tom Daly, on hand to present medals. The all-conquering under 14 footballers collected no fewer than six medals apiece, the spoils of divisional and county victories in the F©ile, league and championship competitions. The under 14 hurlers made it a double double for the club as Aodh Ruadh became the first team in Donegal to enjoy championship and league success in both football and hurling at the one age grade and at the top level. John Rooney pointed out there were a number of dual players involved and added that this was the future for the club. The under 16 footballers collected their hard-won Southern Divisional league medals and there was a special presentation for water carrier extraordinaire Dara Gallagher. The successful under 8 and under 10 hurlers who took part in county blitzes and the under 12 Fermanagh league hurling champions were also saluted in fine fashion. With such youth, verve, vibrancy and enthusiasm on show it was a really heartening occasion and a sign that the long term future of the club is very promising indeed. Once again deep thanks has to go to everyone who contributed to making the event such an impressive and uplifting experience. ~ FOOTBALL ~ There was a collective sigh of relief as the final whistle went at Father Tierney Park to bring the curtain down on the senior footballers season. A 2-6 to 0-7 victory over Buncrana in a game played in dreadful conditions ensured division two safety. The work rate of Brian Roper was one of the main differences between the side, along with an outstandingly committed defensive performance marshaled splendidly by Niall McCready. Barry Mulligan capped an intelligent and perceptive performance with a well taken goal, while Paul Kane maintained his habit of keeping Aodh Ruadh in games with one particularly stupendous save. With the game level at four points apiece at half time the game was there to be won or lost in the second half. Thankfully it was Ballyshannon who pushed on for the win, a Sticky Ward fisted goal as full-time loomed helping ease Aodh Ruadh nerves in the final moments. Under 10 and under 12 training boys football training continues in the new hall at Colaiste Cholmcille this Friday, 30th October. Training for under 10s will take place between 6pm and 6.45pm. Training for under 12s will take place between 6.45pm and 7.30pm. There is a charge of Eu2 per head. Please bring runners as no other footwear allowed. Parents/Guardians are asked to please collect children promptly after their session is finished. Under 8 football training continues this Saturday at 11am. Well done to all those who braved the elements last Saturday including our players of the week Nathan, Donagh and Cian. Under 6 ¬Fundamental training resumes this Friday night at 6.30 in the Mercy Hall. Fundamental training involves learning the basic skills of both hurling and football through a series of station based activities. Training finishes at 7.30pm and players may be collected then. The annual Bord na nìg quiz will take place in Owen Roe's on Thursday, October 29th. A great night of craic is in store with a raffle and spot prizes on the night. We're hoping for a big turnout on the night, particularly from parents so your support would be greatly appreciated. ~ LADIES ~ There is under 10 training on Wednesdays from 6pm to 7pm in the Mercy Hall. There is a charge of Eu2 per head. Please bring runners, no other footwear allowed. ~ MEETING ~ The monthly senior club meeting takes place on Thursday 29th October in Aras Aoidh Ruadh 8.30pm. All committee members are asked to attend. ~ LOTTO ~ There was no winner of the Eu10,000 Aodh Ruadh Lotto jackpot last Sunday. In the lucky dip Eu100 went to Olivia Magee, Assaroe View. Eu20 went each to: Mary Culkin, Donegal Road; Marie Gallagher, Erne Street; Noel P. Cunningham, Cluain Barron; Damien Conlon, Cornhill; and Mairead and Caroline Maguire, Loughside. The numbers drawn were 1, 3, 7, 8, 10 and 11. Next draw is in Owen Roe's bar on Sunday at 10pm sharp. The jackpot has now hit Eu10,000 so get out there and buy your ticket; if you're not in, you can't win! ~ BINGO ~ There is Bingo every Friday night in the Abbey Centre, Ballyshannon at 9pm sharp. A prize fund of Eu1,650 must go on the night. Double books are priced Eu10, half books Eu5. 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]. Naomh Adhamhnáin Good luck to the Seniors as they head for Newry on Sunday and a meeting with Down champions Kilcoo. No game in Ulster is easy and the lads will have to be at their best to progress. Their League game with Four Masters had to be abandoned due to the poor weather conditions on Saturday. Anyone travelling to Newry is advised to allow plenty of time to get across this busy town, which by all accounts is thronging with shoppers from the south on Sundays. Please make the effort to get to Newry and support the Boys. None of the other adult teams had a game this week as the season draws to an end. Well done to Brian McBrearty who picked up another London SFC medal with Tir Chonaill Gaels last week, The Boys U-13s had a big win over Dungloe in their Co. semi-final and they will now face Northern rivals Gweedore in the Co. Final. Deirigh go maith linn ag Scór na nÓg ar an Áoine seo chaite i Ghleann tSuiligh. Glac muid páirt i cúig comórtas difriúla agus bh' an bua againn i tr' cinn acu: Aithriseoireacht le Aisling N' Bhriain, Amhrána'ocht Aonar le Sinead N' Bhriain agus Ceol Uirlise le Oonagh N' Chleirigh, Sorcha N' Bhuaidhe, Stiofan Ó Cuilleann, Aisling N' Bhriain agus Sinead N' Bhriain. Comhghairdeas libh go leir. The successful participants will now represent the club in the county final on November 21st. The ballad group performed well but did not make it through. The group members were Callum Kaveney, Steven Cullen, Cian Mc Gonigle, Catherine Mc Intyre and Sinead Breen. Special mention must be given to Eoin McGeehin, Niall Hannigan and Aoibheann Diver, our young Trath na gCeist team who came a very credible third place. Good luck to all in the County final. Well done to the Glenswilly Club on hosting a very successful Scór na nÓg. The U-10 Sunday morning Academy Presentation night takes place this Tuesday (27th) in the Mt. Errigal Hotel. Sunday Morning Coaching has now ceased for the winter. Thanks to Tracey and Elaina and all the coaches for their hard work throughout the year. The U-12 hurlers finished the outdoor season with a blitz last Saturday where they played against teams from Offaly, Derry and Buncrana. Thanks to all who helped throughout the year. Underage outdoor hurling has finished for the Year. Indoor hurling training for U-8 and U-10 and U-12s will start in November. Details ASAP. Word has it that Gabriel is making a good recovery and is back in Letterkenny. Sympathy is extended to the family of Georgie Sweeney. Ba iad 8, 11, 14 agus 23 na huimhireacha lotto a tarraingeadh ag deireadh na seachtaine agus n'or baineadh póta óir an lotto. Bhain a daoine seo leanas 20; Harry Blake (Adrian), Liam Blake c/o Harrys (Adrian), Michael Kyle (Adrian), Paddy McGowan, Dromore (subscription), Alma Kavanagh (subscription) agus Tom Wherity, Cullion Rd. (subscripton) Tickets are now on sale for our fundraiser, Beat the Banker on Nov. 6th in conjunction with the Rugby club and St. Bernadettes. Please make a big effort to support these worthy causes. ST. NAUL'S NOTES SENIORS The seniors kept up their recent run of good form in winning away to Malin on Sunday last, unfortunately McCumhaills didn't succeed in fulfilling their side of the survival plan, losing at home to Naomh Mhuire. Those two sides now meet again to decide which of them joins us in division 3 next year. Our late rally came one game too late to escape relegation but lessons can be learned from this year, and if we can start next year in similar fashion to the way we ended this one, there is no reason to believe our drop in status should be a long term one. We extend thanks to Brendan, Paul and all the players for their efforts all year. SLOTTO There were no slotto results for last weekend at time of writing. This weekend's jackpot will be 3,940 Euro. MINOR BOARD The annual underage presentation night takes place in the clubrooms this Monday night, 2nd November at 8 o'clock with Eilish Ward, captain of the All-Ireland winning ladies county minor team and Karl Lacey, recent All-Star recipient, presenting the awards. This function completes the minor board business for the year. Monday night week, 9th November is the most important night of the club year, when the minor board AGM is held, starting at 8 o'clock. We ask for as many parents / supporters as possible to make an effort to attend this meeting to show your support for the incoming committee / management teams. There is a danger that a poor turnout at this AGM, could have as a result, no committee being elected with serious implications for underage gaelic football in the parish next year. IMPORTANT DATES The agm of the club senior board will be held on Sunday 20th December at 5 o'clock in the clubrooms. Prior to that the club are holding a pre-agm meeting on Monday 7th December at 8.30 pm, as with the minor board, attendance figures at the pre-agm could have a significant bearing on the club for 2010. Nomination papers for the agm are available from the club secretary on 087-9158763 and are to be returned to him on or before Friday 11th December at 6 pm. Termon Senior The seniors will playing Malin this Sunday. Please check fixtures for time & venue. Lotto There were no jackpot winners last week. The lotto draw takes place in McClaffertys this week and the lotto coordinators are Bernard Gallagher & Don Gallagher. The Bazaar/ car boot sale due to be held on 1st Nov has been cancelled. Ladies There will be a Ladies Boarding meeting this Friday night in the Lagoon at 8pm. Parents and new members welcome. Michelle McDaid PRO An Tearmainn Sean MacCumhaills Results Div 2 League MacCumhaills 0-7 Naomh Mhuire 0-09 Official Opening The official opening of our newly refurbished sports and social centre takes place this Saturday at 4.00pm. Padraig O'Dufaigh will officially open the centre and the club would like to issue an open invite to anyone who wishes to attend. Refreshments will be served on the night. John Dory League Finals The finals of the John Dory league takes place on Friday night at 6.30pm. It would be great to see a good crowd out to support these young stars of the future. Underage Football for all 7,8 and 9 year olds Training for all 7,8,9 year olds continues in MacCumhaill Park every Wednesday from 5.30pm to 6.40pm. New recruits are always welcome to come and learn the skills of Gaelic football. Any parents interested in helping out with the coaching are also encouraged to come down. Pictures for Clubhouse As you may have seen we have been putting up pictures in recent weeks on the walls of the Clubhouse and we are looking for more photos to capture all aspects of the club. If any of the Team mentors have photos of any of the present day teams could you please contact Enda Bogle on 086-8876401. Social Centre The centre will be open Thursday Friday Saturday and Sunday this week with all GAA games shown live in the Bar. We are taking for bookings for all types of functions and meetings please contact our Clubhouse Manager Simon McDevitt on 085-1503092 Club Bingo Bingo continues every Sunday at 8.30pm in Jackson's Hotel. We have recently included a Snowball Jackpot of 2000 on 45 Calls. Teams 3rd Team Football Training continues every week any queries contact Stephen Lynch 087-4147764 or PJ McArdle 074-9131501 Senior Football Training continues every Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7.30pm. Senior Ladies Training continues on Friday nights at 7.30pm Tweet

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