Probably the most committed members of the Aodh Ruadh club are the members of the Ladies senior panel who were to be seem in Mundays Field on almost every evening of the week throughout the summer.
The Ladies again met St. Eunans in the Senior Championship and, even by their own standards they will feel that they did not do themselvesjustice. They are due to meet the same opposition in the League final which is to be played in the new year.
Howeverthey did get some consulation by winning a Tournament towards the end of the year in Ballinamore.
Thanks is due to manager Teddy Kane and assistant, Jim Kane, and hopefully 2001 will bring the success which their effort deserves.
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BORD NA nOg
The major success of the club for the year was the winning of the very competitive U-14A Co. Championship for the first time since 1972. Great credit is due to Sylvester Maguire and his management team and especially to the players. Looking at their campaign from the early summer until the final on the last Saturday of August, one can see the need to have three of four good mentors looking after underage teams. Their preparation was thorough and that was probably the deciding factor, along with the side's ability to battle on the day.
Four of the side were rewarded with membership of the Co. School of Excellence team, while we were also represented at U-15 county level.
Other age groups success was not as easily forthcoming with the U-12s losing out at the Divisional finla stage to St. Nauls.
Overall the Bord na nOg committee worked hard last year but the need to get more coaches involved at all ages groups is vital to future success. Last year there were around 50 under-10s training and that is probably the most important stage for learninggood lessons. Perhaps some of the senior footballers could become involved at this level for coaching - it could only be of benefit to the young footballers and to the club to see the likes of Brian Roper, barry Ward, etc, giving one-hour sessons when they are available.
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CAMOGIE
The Camogie club saw a big increase in competition this year and they had success at underage level with the U-10s retaining their Co. Title. The senior team were very busy reaching the Co. Senior final and also competing in the Ulster League, where they finished in second place.
Most of the senior team are still unber 18 which is encouraging. Camogie is an important activity for a large number of girls in the club area and, just as underage football is important for the boys, camogie provides a social outlet which is of importance for the club and community.
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1999 Club Round Up