The Club hosted its Annual Fun Day in Goodmayes. While it was a bit blustery at times the rain stayed away and the pitches were bathed in sunshine. With over 250 people in attandance including over 150 underage players, great craic was had by all as there was Music, a BBQ, a Beer tent and plenty of GAA action to entertain them. It was also a great day on the pitch for all the McCurtains teams playing. The early part of the day was left to our Underage teams. Our Underage Hurlers won against Fr Murphys, Our U8 & U10 Footballers won all their blitz games and the U15 Footballers beat Hertfordshire Feile team. While for the Seniors who were out later in the afternoon, the Hurlers beat Cú Chulainns in a Challenge Match while the Reserve Footballers had a tight single point win over Round Towers in the League. Finally to close out a successful day the Intermediate Footballers qualified for the Murphy Cup Final by beating St Joes by 19 points in the Semi Final.

The Big Club Draw also took place. The results were as follows:

1st Prize - £250.00 Cash: Margaret Zincraft

2nd Prize - All Ireland Football Ticket: Mall Creigon

3rd Prize - All Ireland Hurling Ticket: Paul Byrne

4th Prize - 2 tickets to Westlife: Amy Walsh

A huge thanks is extended to all who helped out organise leading up to and on the day to make it such a success.

On Sunday the Camogs kicked off their Championship campaign in style with a fantastic win against a depleted Taras side. 

Training continues this week for all teams as usual.

It is going to be a very busy week for the club with six games down for consideration including some very important Championship clashes. Our Ladies Footballers kick things off with their third Championship game against Parnells on Wednesday evening and follow it up with a fixture against Round Towers on Saturday morning, both games are in Greenford. Saturday afternoon sees our Hurlers host Brothers Pearse in a League game in Goodmayes while Sunday morning the Camogs continue their Championship against Fr Murphys also in Goodmayes. Our U17 Footballers are due to play a TCG/Tara combination in the Development League at the weekend (Time & Date TBC). Then on Tuesday the Reserve Footballers travel to Downhills Park to play Éire Óg in the League. Best of luck to all teams in action.

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:

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

Mens Football: 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: Monday and Wednesday at 7.00pm in West Ham 

Underage: in Campion School

Hurling: Mondays at 6.45pm

Football: Wednesdays at 6.45pm

Results:

Mens Hurling: Hurling Challenge - Thomas McCurtains: 6-10, Cú Chulainns: 3-06

Mens Football: AIB Reserve Football League - Thomas McCurtains: 2-06, Round Towers: 1-08

Mens Football: Shiels Cup Semi Final - Thomas McCurtains: 5-14, North London Shamrocks: 1-07

Camogie: Intermediate Camogie Championship - Thomas McCurtains: 16-22, Taras: 0-00

Fixtures:

Ladies Football: Intermediate Ladies Football Championship - Thomas McCurtains v Parnells, Wednesday 12th June 2019 at 7.30pm, Greenford

Intermediate Ladies Football Championship - Thomas McCurtains v Round Towers, Saturday 15th June 2019 at 11.00am, Greenford

Mens Hurling: AIB Hurling League Division 1 - Thomas McCurtains v Brothers Pearse, Saturday 15th June 2019 at 5.00pm, Goodmayes

Underage: U17 Football Development League - Thomas McCurtains v Tir Chonaill Gaels/Tara, Time & Date TBC, Goodmayes

Camogie: Intermediate Camogie Championship - Thomas McCurtains v Fr Murphys, Sunday 16th June 2019 at 12.00pm, Goodmayes

Mens Football: AIB Reserve Football League - Thomas McCurtains v Éire Óg, Tuesday 18th June 2019 at 7.15pm, Downhills Park

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

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

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