Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhaoibh. Happy St Patricks Day to all our members. 

It is going to be a busy weekend with all our teams in action over the weekend. On Saturday, the Ladies Footballers are taking part in the Ann Dunning Tournament which will be hosted by Holloway Gaels in Tottenhall, while in Goodmayes our Camogs are playing a Challenge match against Green Isle at 12.00 and the Footballers start their Murphy Cup campaign against Tir Chonaill Gaels at 4.00pm. On Sunday attention turns to the Hurlers as they play last years Ronan Cup Final against Fr. Murphys in Ruislip at 2.00pm.

Condolences

The Club would like to pass on its condolences to the family of Jimmy Guckian who passed away last week. Jimmy hailed from Carrick-on-Shannon in Co. Leitrim and played with the club in the 60's, 70's and 80's. A club legend he was a great footballer and a tough defender. 

The wake will take place on Thursday 21st March in A.G. Butler Funeral Parlour, 760 Green Lane, removal to St Augustines Church, Barkingside IG6 1AU at 6.00pm. The funeral service will take place on Friday 22nd March at 10.30am with the burial at Forest Park Cemetery IG6 3HP. Afters at Met Police Ground Chigwell, Chigwell Hall IG7 6BD.

History & Centenary

In preparation for our upcoming centenary in 2020 the club has formed a History and Centenary Sub Committee. The aim of this committee is to investigate the long and illustrious history of Thomas McCurtains GAA Club, document it and form a comprehensive collection of documents detailing the Club’s history.  If anyone would like to join the committee please contact Richard Ellis on 07803 519 394

We are reaching out to past members. We would love to hear your memories and any interesting stories you have. If you have any photos, match programmes, old jerseys or any other memorabilia or a story to tell please contact Richard Ellis at [email protected] . Any information would be great to hear. 

Upcoming Events:

Quiz Night - O'Neills Pub Leytonstone, Friday 5th April 2019. The Ladies Football and Camogie teams are hosting a table quiz in O'Neills, Leytonstone. Entry £10 per person max teams of 5. There will be food and a raffle on the night.

Mixed Gaelic Football 7s Tournament - Goodmayes IG3 8XJ, Saturday 4th May 2019. After last years hugely successful event applications for this years Mixed Gaelic Football 7s Tournament are now open. Click here to download an application form or see our facebook page for more details. 

Fun Day - Goodmayes IG3 8XJ, Saturday 8th June 2019. More details to follow.

Training (Click on team name for more info):

Mens Football: S&C training Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7.30pm in Goodmayes

Mens Hurling: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.00pm in The Rivergate Centre, Barking Riverside.

Ladies Football: Mondays & Thursdays at 7.00pm in Goodmayes.

Camogie: Wednesday at 7.00pm in West Ham

Underage: in Campion School

Hurling: From Monday 25th March 2019 at 6.30pm

Football: From Wednesday 3rd April 2019 at 6.45pm

Fixtures:

Ladies Football: Ann Dunning Tournament, Saturday 23rd March 2019 from 10.00am, Tottenhall.

Camogie: Challenge - Thomas McCurtains v Green Isle, Saturday 23rd March 2019 at 12.00pm, Goodmayes.

Mens Football: Murphy Cup - Thomas McCurtains v Tir Chonaill Gaels, Saturday 23rd March 2019 at 4.00pm, Goodmayes.

Mens Hurling: Ronan Cup Final - Thomas McCurtains v Fr Murphy's, Sunday 24th March 2019 at 2.00pm, Ruislip.

Membership:

Membership is now due at the following rates can all members ensure that this is paid sooner rather than later. Mens Football, Hurling and Social membership can be paid at the following link: https://thomasmccurtains.wufoo.com/forms/thomas-mccurtains-membership-2019/ . For all other memberships contact the relevant committee members.

Mens Football & Hurling playing membership - £40.00 (with gear - £115.00)

Ladies Football only - £65.00

Camogie only - £50.00

Ladies Football & Camogie (Dual) - £85.00

Underage - TBC

Social Membership - £40.00

New Players: 

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:

Mens Football: Pop Geraghty: 07493 046 064

Mens Hurling: Alan Power: 07925 175 910

Ladies Football: Aoife Kelly: 07922 833 102

Camogie: Eoin Kelly: 07729 746 052

Underage: Martin McGovern: 07807 830 556

Thomas McCurtains GAA Club would welcome coaching support in local schools and our training sessions.

Please check out Thomas McCurtain's on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram. Or drop us an email on [email protected]. We would be delighted to hear from you.

Club Shop:

Our official club merchandise is available to purchase on the O'Neill's website here

*Gentle reminder to all teams to take their rubbish with them after using Goodmayes pitches*

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