Thomas McCurtains Hurling & Football Club Notes

Thomas McCurtains GAA Club Notes:

The footballers lost out to Tara in the Mullarkey Cup Final on Saturday in what was a very physical and entertaining game. Thanks to Martin Keyes and Johnny Dwyer for all the work they have put in over the year and we hope to see them kick on next year.

Mens Football:

Result: Mullarkey Cup Final - Thomas McCurtains: 0-07; Tara: 1-08

Concession of an early goal by McCurtains proved decisive in this Mullarkey Cup Final. Played in cold yet near perfect conditions it proved to be an entertaining affair. Looking to make up for a disappointing defeat to the same opposition in the league playoff the lads from east London gave themselves an uphill battle as Taras bundled the ball into the back of the McCurtains net straight from the throw in. They were lucky not to have another goal as Jake Conway gave away a penalty for a foot block but it was well saved by player manager Martin Keyes. 

Some direct running by McCurtains on the attack started to produce some nice scores and along with two Mark McGirr frees got themselves back into the game. However with the decent wind at their back Tara picked off some long range points leaving the half time score 1-05 to 0-04 in Taras favour.

It was all pressure on Taras in the second half as Thomas McCurtains threw the kitchen sink at them. They found it difficult to work the ball out of their own half against the wind however some good defence made it difficult for the McCurtains forwards to find their range. With ten minutes to go the game was in the balance and could have gone either way but Taras finished the stronger. Even being reduced to 14 men for the last five of these didn't phase the Junior Champions. 

THOMAS MCCURTAINS: M. Keyes; E. Breen, J. Conway, K. Tallon; P. O'Shea, K. Delahunty, C. Crowe; P. O'Neill, T. Clarke; G. Gallagher, M. McGirr (0-06, 4f), J. Searson; T. Keane, C. Murphy (0-01), R. Ellis.

Subs: K. Dowling for Keane (45), J. Brennan, H. Corkerry.

New Players:

Training will start again for all teams in early 2017 and new players are always very welcome to join our friendly club. We have Gaelic Football & Hurling teams for both men and ladies from u-8s up to Adults. We are based in East London; the club covers a wide area and current players live in many different areas, including, Gants Hill, Woodford, Leyton, Leytonstone, Stratford, Romford, Dagenham, Brentwood & Chelmsford as well as many other areas. Transport to and from training and pick-up from stations can be arranged, if required.

If you would like to join our club, please do not hesitate to contact:

Martin Keyes: 07712 106 349 (Mens Football)
Brian Ryan: 07851 164 119 (Hurling)
Finnian O'Dowd: 07966 806 011 (Ladies Football)
Eoin Kelly: 07729 746 052 (Camogie)
Martin McGovern: 07773 005 594 (Minor Club)

Alternatively please check out Thomas McCurtain’s on Facebook, Twitter or drop us an email on thomasmccurtains@hotmail.com. We would be delighted to hear from you.

Club Shop:

Our official club merchandise is available to purchase on the O’Neill’s website at: https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/united-kingdom/thomas-mccurtains.html