London Youth Committee notes for week beginning 7th of July 2014

The next meeting London Youth Committee meeting will take place on Monday the 21st of July at 8 30pm at The Emerald GAA Grounds at Ruislip and meetings will continue to be on the third Monday of every month

Well done to North & South London Feile Teams

Congratulations to the North London & South London teams who both reached the finals of their respective divisions at last week's Feile Peil na nOg competition in Co. Mayo.

Parnell’s Blitz and family fun day on Sunday the 6th of July

Well done to the hosts Parnell’s who run an U6/8/10/12's and girls football blitz on Sunday the 6th of July at Harrow Rugby club. Thanks a million to all clubs who took part and to all who worked so hard in making this such a successful family day with a fantastic atmosphere. Thanks to all the parents for your continued support in helping to keep Gaelic games alive. Well done to all the teams for all their hard work and determination in the games and the end results were as follows:

Parnell's Red defeated Tir Chonaill Gaels to win The Gerry Somers Memorial Shield,

North London shamrocks defeated Thomas McCurtain's to win The Norah Togher Plate.

Parnell's defeated Tara's to win The Conrad Ryan Cup

Hurling blitz

Well done to all who played in the U8/10/12’s hurling blitz hosted by Granuaille at Northwick Park last Saturday.

Young Whistlers Course

The Young Whistlers Refereeing Course will take place this Thursday the 10th of July at 8pm at Tir Chonaill Gaels Club in Greenford 

U14 League 1 Final at Ruislip on Saturday the 5th of July

Congratulations to Dulwich Harps who defeated Parnell's with a final score of Dulwich Harps 6-05 to 2-03 Parnell's

U14 League 2 Final at Ruislip on Saturday the 5th of July

Congratulations to St Kiernan's who defeated NLS/TMC with a final score of St Kiernan's 10-03 to 5-10 North London Shamrocks/Thomas McCurtains

Results U16 Football Championship

St Kiernan’s  3-11 v  2-11 TMC/NLS

Results U16 League and Championship

Parnell's 5-08 v 3-10 Round Towers

London U16 and U18 Teams at Greenford on Saturday the 5th of July

London U16 team drew with Warwickshire with  a final score of 3-07 each with replay this Thursday in Birmingham,

London U18 defeated Warwickshire with  a final score of London 3-11 to 1-06 Warwickshire

Dates for your diary

3rd Annual All Britain Competitions (ABC)

The All Britain Competitions will be held this weekend  Friday the 11th of July to the Sunday the 13th of July at Tir Chonaill Gaels GAA Grounds, Greenford, London, UB6 0NZ. Please remember that children must wear their mouth guards during their games Plenty of water to drink and sun cream for your children to ensure their safety at all times.

On Friday the 11th, Primary Schools Football will commence at 10:30am and U8 & U10 Football will commence at 3:00pm

On Saturday the 12th, Ladies Football and U12 & U16 Boys Football will commence at approximately 11:00am.

On Sunday 13th, Hurling, Camogie and U14 & U18 Boys Football will commence at approximately 11:00am

The finishing times on each day will be determined by the level of Entries. We will endeavour, where possible, to produce the most time efficient fixture list for clubs to allow for minimum waiting times between games.

World Record Attempt - Friday 11th July - 16:45 - 20.30

On Friday 11th July at 16.45pm -20.30pm an attempt will be made to break the world record for the most amount of players in a Gaelic Football match in conjunction with the ABC's . Upon arrival players will sign their name beside a number, and collect a ticket with that number on it. They will then filter onto the pitch for a ten minute participation, before being substituted, registering their time in and out.

We would requests all of our clubs members and friends to make an effort and come along to TCG Club in Greenford UB6 0NZ on Friday evening and be part of a unique opportunity at The Guinness world record attempt. Breaking this record would be a huge statement for the Irish community in Britain and abroad so please come along support it and and be a part of it. Thanks a million for your continued support.

Thomas McCurtain’s will hold their family day on Saturday the 19th of July from 12 Noon

Tara GFC will hold a Girls Football/Camogie day on Saturday the 13th of September at Tir Chonaill Gaels Grounds in Greenford

Best wishes

London Youth Committee would like to wish Damian Dolan Irish World Newspaper Editor the very best of luck in taking up his new position in Richmond and thank his for all his hard work and coverage in GAA games in London.

For more information on London Youths please contact London Secretary Lloyd Colfer: 07872600073