Club AGM

The Aodh Ruadh Club AGM takes place this Sunday 1st December in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh at 5.30pm. The AGM is an open meeting for all those with an interest in the pursuit and development Gaelic games and culture in Ballyshannon. Find out what the club is doing for you, your children, your community. The AGM is the forum for change so why not attend and get involved? If you feel you have something to contribute don't sit on the sidelines. Put your ideas forward, get your point across. This is an exciting time to be part of the club on a number of fronts and we want as many as possible to play their part. Why not become an activist for your club and make a difference to peoples lives? Please note, only those registered by the 31s March deadline are eligible to vote on motions and appointments at the club AGM.

 

Hurling

A well attended Senior Hurling AGM took place last Saturday in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh. The meeting reflected on a successful 2019, the high point of course being the capture of the junior championship title. Plans were also made for the coming season with the following officers being appointed for the 2020 season: Cathaoirleach: Barry O'Neill; Runai: Conal Gallagher; Leas Runai: Rossa McCosker; OCP: Eugene Drummond; Lotto Co-ordinator: Conal Gallagher.

 

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 10th December 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.

 

Schools Coach

The club still has an outstanding vacancy for a schools coaching post. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking to get into coaching who fulfils Community Employment Scheme eligibility criteria. Aodh Ruadh has had a number of coaches on this scheme in recent years and all have gone on to secure employment in coaching. Contact Tom Daly if interested.

 

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.

 

Dinner Dance

The annual club Dinner Dance will take place on Friday, 6th December. This year we will be in the Sandhouse Hotel, Rossnowlagh, proceedings getting under way at 7pm sharp. Kevin Byrne will be running a bus to the Sandhouse from the Day Centre at 6.30pm, €3 per person. He will be doing runs home also. The meal will be followed our awards presentations with music by The Show Offs bringing down the curtain on the evening's festivities. Tickets, priced €25, are ONLY available online through the Aodh Ruadh page on Klubfunder.com and are strictly limited to 160, with a significant number having already been snapped up. If anyone is having difficulty with the online purchasing, they should give Lisa McTernan a call on 086-2338636. It has been a successful year for the club on a number of levels so please book early to avoid disappointment.

 

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.

 

November Big Bingo

The November Big Bingo takes place this Friday night at the Abbey Centre. The snowball is  €400 this week while the super €1,000 jackpot must be won. There will be a total prize fund of €3,100 in play. Books priced €15 or get a book and a half special for just €20. First game at 9pm.

 

Abbey Centre Bingo

Last week's €400 bingo jackpot was won by John McFadden of Pettigo. The €130 stand-up game was split two ways. There was no winner of the €350 snowball so it rolls on to €400 this week.

 

Aodh Ruadh Lotto

There was no winner of last week's Aodh Ruadh Lotto jackpot of €9,100. The winning numbers drawn were 1, 2, 5, 7, 9 and 11. In the lucky dip €20 went to Grainne McIntyre, Florence Hutchinson, Theresa McLoughlin, Sally Stephens and Mary McElwaine. Next draw is in the Bridgend Bar with a jackpot of €9,200 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: RESERVE FOOTBALLERS.

 

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