Our Footballers claimed the Shiels Cup in a pulsating final on Friday night. The first half was played at a frantic pace and McCurtains looked the better of the teams as they stormed into a commanding five point lead in the first 15 minutes. Brendans finally found their mark with some well taken scores and some wayward shooting by the Macs allowed them to close the gap to two by the break. 

The second half started in the same fashion as the first. McCurtains built up a five point lead again before St Brendans McMahon slipped passed the Macs rear guard and rifled the ball to the back of the net to leave two between them again. That was as close as it would get as McCurtains reasserted their dominance in midfield with Danny Ryan, Tommy Clarke and the McGuiggan brothers controlling the game before Conor Murphy blasted a goal after a fantastic flowing move with 10 minutes to go. A harsh second yellow for Cathal Moran saw McCurtains reduced to 14 men for the closing stages but they showed great composure to see out the game.

Huge well done to Jamie Moran, Fergus O'Sullivan and Daire Daly who were part of the South London Feile team at the weekend. They made it all the way to the final before losing out to a very strong Kilmacud Crokes team. All the lads did their club proud. 

The games are really coming thick and fast for all our teams now with three games midweek. On Tuesday the Footballers are out in Goodmayes against Kingdom Kerry Gaels in the League, on Wednesday the Ladies Footballers are also out against Kingdom Kerry Gaels in their last Championship game needing a win, while on Thursday the Hurlers are out in Ruislip in the replay of last years Ronan Cup Final.

At the weekend the Camogs travel up to Birmingham on Saturday to play John Mitchells in the last group game knowing a win will see them qualify for the final, while the Hurlers are out in Ruislip again for the Ryan Cup 11-a-side blitz. On Sunday its back to Ruislip again as our Footballers continue their League campaign against Neasden Gaels at 2.00pm while straight afterwards it will be the clubs third final in 9 days as the Reserve Footballers are up against St Kiernans in the Reserve League decider. 

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:

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 or Tom Keane on 07975 544 009

Training (Click on team name for more info):

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 Football: Shiels Cup Final - Thomas McCurtains: 1:13, St Brendans: 1-07

Fixtures:

Mens Football: AIB Football League Division 1 - Thomas McCurtains v Kingdom Kerry Gaels, Tuesday 2nd July 2019 at 7.15pm, Goodmayes

Ladies Football: Intermediate Ladies Football Championship - Thomas McCurtains v Kingdom Kerry Gaels, Wednesday 3rd July 2019 at 7.15pm, Goodmayes

Mens Hurling: 2018 Ronan Cup Final Replay - Thomas McCurtains v Fr Murphys, Thursday 4th July 2019 at 7.15pm, Ruislip

Ryan Cup Blitz - Thomas McCurtains v Robert Emmetts & Thomas McCurtains v Sean Treacys, Saturday 6th July, Ruislip

Camogie: Intermediate Camogie Championship - Thomas McCurtains v John Mitchells, Saturday 6rd July 2019 at 12.00pm, Pairc na hEireann, Birmingham

Mens Football: AIB Football League Division 1 - Thomas McCurtains v Neasden Gaels, Sunday 7th July 2019 at 2.00pm, Ruislip

Mens Football: AIB Reserve Football League Final - Thomas McCurtains v St Kiernans, Sunday 7th July 2019 at 3.30pm, Ruislip

Mens Hurling: AIB Hurling League Division 1 - Thomas McCurtains v Sean Treacys, Wednesday 10th July 2019 at 7.15pm, 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

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

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