C.L.G. Aodh Ruadh

CLG Aodh Ruadh are a GAA club based in the town of Ballyshannon in County Donegal.

CLG Aodh Ruadh
CLG Aodh Ruadh
Founded:1909
County:Donegal
Nickname:The Ernesiders, The Shams, The Town
Colours:         Green and White
Grounds:Fr Tierney Park, Ballyshannon
Coordinates:54.497863°N 8.191321°W / 54.497863; -8.191321
Playing kits
Standard colours

Historically one of their county's most successful clubs, they won 12 Donegal Senior Football Championships. However, they currently play at intermediate level.

The club colours are green and white and they play their home games at Fr Tierney Park.

History

Aodh Ruadh was founded in 1909 as a football and hurling club.[1]

With Bundoran, Aodh Ruadh formed one half of the St Joseph's team that won seven County Championships and an Ulster Club Championship—the only Donegal team to achieve this feat until Gaoth Dobhair in 2018. They also contributed three players to Donegal's 1992 All-Ireland SFC title win: Brian Murray, Gary Walsh and Sylvester Maguire.

In 2011, they created history by electing an all-female executive consisting of: Betty McIntyre, Chair, Emma Gaughan, Secretary, and Catherine McKee, Treasurer.[2]

Honours
  • Donegal Senior Football Championship Winners (12) 1929, 1932, 1937, 1939, 1942, 1943, 1951, 1986, 1987, 1994, 1997, 1998
  • Donegal Division 1 Football League Winners (7) 1930, 1941, 1944, 1945, 1947, 1955, 1997
  • Donegal Division 2 Football League 2017
  • Donegal Division 3 Football League 2016
  • Donegal Division 4 Football League 1982, 2007, 2008
  • Donegal U-21 Football Championship Winners (5) 1981, 1982, 1988, 1989, 1993
  • Donegal U-21 B Football Championship 2013
  • Ulster Minor Football Club Championship 1992
  • Donegal Minor Football Championship Winners (12) 1935, 1936, 1937, 1961, 1963, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1988, 1990, 1992
  • Donegal Minor Football League Winners (4) 1980, 1982, 1986, 2012

Notable players

See also

References
  1. "100 years of Aodh Ruadh - 1909-2009". Donegal Democrat. Johnston Press. 15 September 2009. Archived from the original on 27 August 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2009.
  2. "History at Aodh Ruadh". Donegal Democrat. Johnston Press. 15 December 2011. Archived from the original on 27 August 2015. Retrieved 15 December 2011.
  3. Duggan, Keith (30 August 2014). "John Duffy snaps up second chance to contribute to Donegal's cause". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 27 August 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  4. McNulty, Chris (15 April 2020). "Niall Harley: From dangers of Cape Town to Croke Park — and leaving it all behind". Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  5. "McCready expected to replace Dunnion in Donegal defence". Donegal Democrat. Johnston Press. 15 July 2008. Archived from the original on 27 August 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2008.
  6. Foley, Alan (11 February 2016). "Interview: Séan McVeigh targets further progress for Donegal hurlers in 2016". Retrieved 11 February 2016. Colm Kelly and Jamie Brennan - from Ballyshannon and Bundoran respectively - both hurl for Aodh Ruadh having represented Donegal footballers all the way to the 2014 All-Ireland Minor final.
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