It was a great day in Birmingham with our Camogs out in the first round of their league campaign. The day kicked off with the first game against Fr. Murphys. McCurtains came out on top in a hard fought game with a goal in the last minute to give them a single point win. The second game of the day was against Liverpool Wolfe Tones, and once again McCurtains came out on top with a 1-00 to 0-01 score. Tara's were up next in what was, on the scoreline at least, their most comprehensive win. The last game was against old rivals John Mitchells. A very physical game with the East London Ladies unfortunate to come out on the wrong side of the scoreline this time, 2-01 to 0-04.
Our Reserve Footballers received a walkover from St Brendans in the League.
Hard luck to the London Senior Hurling team who lost out to Meath in the first round of the Championship.
Training continues this week for all teams.
After a few slow weeks to start the season off, the games are really coming thick and fast for most of our teams. Goodmayes is the venue for our Ladies Footballers first Championship game on Wednesday evening against Holloway Gaels. Then on Saturday morning they travel to Peckham Rye to take on Tir Chonaill Gaels in the next round.
Also on Saturday the Mens Footballers are up against St Joes in the Murphy Cup Semi Final in Greenford. Then on Sunday our Camogie team travel over to Greenford for the second Intermediate League Blitz where they take on Tara's, Fr. Murphy's, Liverpool Wolfe Tones & John Mitchels again before the Reserve Footballers host St Keirnans in the second round of the League.
The following Thursday our footballers welcome Cú Chulainns to Goodmayes for the Shiels Cup Quarter Final. We wish all the teams the best of luck.
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:
Fun Day - Goodmayes IG3 8XJ, Saturday 8th June 2019. More details to follow.
Camogie Chairmans BBQ - The Black Lion Pub, Plaistow E13 0AD, Saturday 29th June 2019.
Golf Day - Risebridge Golf Course, Risebridge Chase, Romford RM1 4PRJ, Saturday 20th July 2019. If you are interested in participating or sponsoring the event in any capacity please contact Jim McDermott on 07813 355 776
Training (Click on team name for more info):
Mens Football: Tuesday & Thursday at 7.30pm in Goodmayes
Mens Hurling: Tuesday & Thursday at 7.45pm in Goodmayes.
Ladies Football: Tuesdays at 7.00pm in Goodmayes & Thursdays at 7.00pm in West Ham.
Camogie: Wednesday at 7.00pm in West Ham
Underage: in Campion School
Hurling: Mondays at 6.45pm
Football: Wednesdays at 6.45pm
Results:
Camogie: Intermediate Camogie League
Thomas McCurtains: 1-03, Fr. Murphy's: 1-02
Thomas McCurtains: 1-00, Liverpool Wolfe Tones: 0-01
Thomas McCurtains: 1-02, Taras: 0-00
Thomas McCurtains: 0-04, John Mitchells: 2-01
Mens Football: AIB Reserve Football League - Thomas McCurtains: w/o, St Brendans: scr
Fixtures:
Ladies Football: Intermediate Ladies Football Championship - Thomas McCurtains v Holloway Gaels, Wednesday 15th May 2019 at 7.15pm, Goodmayes
Intermediate Ladies Football Championship - Thomas McCurtains v Tir Chonaill Gaels, Saturday 18th May 2019 at 12.30pm, Peckham Rye
Mens Football: Murphy Cup Semi Final - Thomas McCurtains v St Joes, Saturday 18th May 2019 at 5.00pm, Greenford
Camogie: Intermediate League Blitz, Sunday 19th May 2019, Greenford
Reserve Football: AIB Reserve Football League - Thomas McCurtains v St Brendans, Sunday 12th May 2019 at 2.30pm, Goodmayes
Mens Football: Shiels Cup - Thomas McCurtains v Cú Chulainns, Thursday 23rd May 2019 at 7.00pm, Goodmayes
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 - £25.00
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, Shoreditch, Bow, Canary Wharf, 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
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