Thomas McCurtains GAA Club Notes

Congratulations to the Camogie Team who won the shield at the Erin Go Bragh women's festival in Birmingham. A special mention must go to Aimee Duncan who was awarded player of the tournament.

Commiserations to the Football team who were unlucky to lose to Eire Óg in the preliminary round of the Championship. Some fantastic play in the first half culminating in a Conor Murphy goal saw McCurtains lead 1-04 to 0-05 at half time. In the second half the East London lads couldn't find their range and found scores hard to come by while Eire Óg cut the deficit to draw level and with time running out sneak a lucky goal to hit the front. Even with sustained pressure in the closing stages McCurtains couldn't manage to break down the packed Eire Óg defence.

The Ladies Footballers are on the lookout for a manager for this year. If you know of anyone that would be interested please contact Deirdre McArdle on 07523 109 547 or drop us a message on social media.

Football:

Result: JFC Prelim Round - Thomas McCurtains: 1-07, Eire Óg: 1-09.

There will be no football training this week. Training will start back Tuesdays and Thursdays in Goodmayes (IG3 8XJ) at 7.30pm from the 21st March.

Hurling:

Training will take place on Thursdays in Goodmayes (IG3 8XJ) at 7.30pm

Ladies Football:

Training for all players continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.00pm in Goodmayes (IG3 8XJ).

Camogie:

Camogie training will be on Sunday at 2.00pm in West Ham (E15 3BP). This will be followed by a get together in the Black Lion pub in Plaistow. 

Minor Club:

Underage football training will commence on Wednesday 19^th April 6.45pm to 8pm U8/10/12/14.

•  U8/10 Manager Martin Healy 07854739585  and Denis Doherty 07958432835
•  U12 manager  Marc Daily 07824 837952 and Tim Sullivan 0764658350
•  U14 manager  John Moran  07946 031883  and Tim Sullivan 0764658350

Hurling training will be every Monday night. A start date is to be confirmed – Contact Marc Daily 07824 837952

Thomas McCurtains GAA Club would welcome coaching support in local schools and our training sessions, new players required for all ages please contact Martin McGovern 07807830556

Upcoming Events:

Quiz Night - Saturday 1st April 2017, The Victoria Pub, Romford.

Ruislip:

The London County Board are looking for Gaels to pledge a seat plaque to help raise funds for the current Ruislip redevelopment. You can dedicate a seat for £125 and be entered into a draw for two tickets to this years All-Ireland final. Contact Mark Gottsche, London Secretary on 07872 600 074 for more details.

New Players for 2017:

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)
Deirdre McArdle: 07523 109 547 (Ladies Football)
Eoin Kelly: 07729 746 052 (Camogie)
Martin McGovern: 07807 830 556 (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