Registration 2014
Club membership for 2014 is now due and all club members are asked to submit their registration form and fee at their earliest convenience. ![Aodh Ruadh]()
We will be having a number of open registration sessions throughout March to facilitate members.
The first session takes place this Thursday, 6th March from 7.30pm to 9pm in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh. Membership can also be paid to Mary Matthews at Shannon’s Corner.
A few points to note.
In order to be entitled to the rights of a full member, a person must have their fees paid to the club on a date before March 31st and be registered by the club on the online system in order to have a vote in the upcoming membership year.
Only fully registered players on the GAA online registration system are allowed to take the field for the club. If your name is not in this system you are ineligible. That has repercussions in terms of insurance cover for injuries.
· Registration is an important component in meeting the running costs of the club.
· Paid up members will receive preference for tickets to Donegal’s championship matches
· Only fully paid up members will be eligible for the annual draw for tickets to the football and hurling All Ireland finals.
· Club membership will be displayed in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh.
Membership rates are as follows: Adult, €40; Adult Player (Includes insurance cover for the year), €60; Youth (Born 1996-2003 inclusive): €25; Youth (Born 2004-2014 inclusive): €15.
This year we also have family packages which are priced as follows: Two adults and all children under 18: €120; One adult and all children under 18: €100 The club requires a registration form with each fee.
Registration forms can be downloaded from aodhruadh.org.
Club hoodies
Following a poll on the Aodh Ruadh CLG Facebook page we have settled on a design and supplier for a club hoodie.
Youth sizes are priced €22, with sizes available including: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. Adult sizes are priced €26, with sizes available including: extra small, small, medium, large, extra large and XXL.
We have sizing samples available for anyone who wishes to try them on.
We will have the samples at the registration session this Thursday in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh from 7.30pm to 9pm.
We will also be taking orders at this session. It will be full payment up front to secure your hoodie.
See the aodhruadh.org homepage for a visual mock-up of the hoodie.
For further information e-mail info@aodhruadh.org.
Football
Aodh Ruadh minors geared up for the commencement of their league campaign with a challenge against Four Masters in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh on Sunday afternoon.
It was a win and a good work out for the lads with the a trip to the Dungloe / Na Rossa combination nearing.
Aodh Ruadh will be travelling to Dungloe to open their league programme next Sunday, 9th March with throw-in penciled in for 12 noon.
We have some shots from the challenge with Four Masters up on aodhruadh.org.
The under 14s are due to go into league action on Sunday 9th March when they host Dungloe in the park at 12 noon.
As they gear up for the season the under 14 management invites anyone interested in joining the squad to come along, new players will always be made welcome.
Indoor training is back for all grades this Friday 7th March. The under 6s are in the Mercy Hall at Colaiste Cholmcille from 6pm to 7pm followed by the under 8s from 7pm to 8pm, also in the Mercy Hall.
The under 10s are training in the new hall at Colaiste Cholmcille from 6pm to 7pm followed by the under 12s from 7pm to 8pm, also in the new hall.
There is a charge of €2 per head.
Please bring runners as no other footwear allowed. Parents/Guardians are asked to please collect children promptly after their session is finished.
Hurling
An amended programme of games for the Ulster Hurling Táin League has been released. Aodh Ruadh senior’s division three league schedule is now looking like this.
All the games are at Garvaghey unless otherwise stated.
Round 1: 30 March @ 1pm: Aodh Ruadh V Strabane Shamrocks @ Father Tierney Park
Round 2: 6 April @ 1pm: Aodh Ruadh V Lurgan Sean Treacy’s
Round 3: 21 April @ 4pm: St Eunan’s V Aodh Ruadh @ Letterkenny
Round 4: 26 April @ 4pm: Aodh Ruadh V Derrynoose
Round 5: 24 May @ 5.30pm: Mattock Rangers V Aodh Ruadh
Round 7: 7 June @ 5.30pm: Aodh Ruadh V Warrenpoint
Round 8: 25 June @ 8pm: Aodh Ruadh V MacCumhaill’s @ Father Tierney Park
Round 10: 5 July @ 4pm: Killeavy V Aodh Ruadh
Round 11: 19 July @ 5.30pm: Aodh Ruadh V Ballela
Underage hurling made a welcome return to Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh on Sunday last, despite the inclement weather it was very encouraging to have 70 young hurlers out learning the skills of our ancient game.
It was great to see so many beginners at under 8 and under 10 coming out on Sunday.
Training continues for all age groups this Sunday at 12 noon all welcome.
The eighth annual Hurl-a-thon takes place on Saturday 5th April from 10am to 10pm. in the Mercy Hall, Ballyshannon.
The underage hurlers are out looking for sponsorship at the moment, please support them in their efforts to raise funds for the promotion and development of underage hurling in Aodh Ruadh.
Scór sinsear success
Congratulations to our Trath na gCeist team of PJ Buggy, Peter Campbell, Sylvester Maguire and Paddy Kelly who edged out Fanad Gaels by a single point to be crowned county champions last Friday evening in Glenswilly.
Coaching Initiative
To mark the 60th Anniversary of the opening of the Father Tierney Park in 1954 the Park/Development Committee has launched a substantial Youth Coaching Initiative.
All six primary schools in the club area, Scoil Catriona NS, Gaelscoil Éirne, Rockfield National School, Creevy National School, Kilbarron National School and Holy Family National School have been rostered to receive coaching hours from club coaches.
The coaches who are bringing this forward are Teddy Kane, Val Murray, Brian Roper and Peter Horan.
Gaelic Football for boys and girls and hurling for boys with the opportunity for girls to participate are all being coached.
The Coaching Programme fits within Aodh Ruadh’s wider Community Development work where the club is currently responsible for the placement of around 30 people in the locality on employment initiatives.
We will have the video of Steven Poacher’s workshop on small sided games available online later in the week.
E-mail info@aodhruadh.org for the link.
Pitch Bookings
With training and playing activity escalating it is absolutely vital that bookings are made in advance with Peter Conlon and that cancellations are also notified to him.
Due to pressure on the pitches those planning to organise tournaments should notify a provisional date to Peter Conlon immediately.
Dates will then be allocated from April onwards for the hosting of tournaments taking account of Aodh Ruadh club home fixtures.
No tournament should be committed until a date is allocated by Peter Conlon.
Development Work
Upgrading work at the Father Tierney Park is progressing apace.
It is expected that the new score board/message board, which will include a count-up clock and hooter system, will be installed next week.
Donegal V Louth
A full match programme will be prepared for this game.
Those wishing to place an advert should make direct contact with the Park/Development Committee PRO Michael Daly on 086-9171949 or michael.daly@donegaldemocrat.com.
Off the pitch
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers enjoyed a most successful run in the Abbey Arts Centre last week.
With a lot of club participation in the musical we have a large gallery of images from this one up on aodhruadh.org.
Also on Saturday the Cara Run took place in Bundoran.
With a substantial Ballyshannon participation we also have a good selection of pictures from this event up on aodhruadh.org.
We have also augmented our gallery of imagery from the Dinner Dance with some social shots taken by Jason McGarrigle.
Recreational Football
Recreational football resumes this Saturday at 7pm under the lights at Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh and once again the emphasis is very much on the craic.
It’s excellent value at just €5 for the session. Text or call Alan on 0868052816 if you need any further information.
Aodh Ruadh Bingo
The €800 monster jackpot was divided four ways at last week’s monster bingo, while our game winners included Helen Coughlin, JJ McGarrigle and Marie Granaghan. Bingo returns to the Abbey Centre this Friday at 9pm. Full books €10, Half books €5.
Lotto
There was no winner of the €7,900 Aodh Ruadh Lotto jackpot last Sunday. The numbers drawn were 5, 7, 8, 15, 17 and 18.
In the lucky dip €20 each went to: Carmel Gallagher; Nora Dolan, Ballyshannon; Maureen Keenaghan, Ballyshannon; Irvine Kerrigan, Leggs, Belleek; and Ryan, Ben and Joey Daly, Ballyshannon.
Next draw is in The Bridgend Bar on Sunday at 8.30pm. The jackpot is €8,000 so get out there and buy your ticket; if you’re not in, you can’t win!
The lotto team for McCosker’s Centra this Saturday is: JUVENILE HURLERS.
The lotto team for Kernan’s Spar this Saturday is: SENIOR HURLERS.