Its been a busy few weeks at the start of what is the Clubs Centenary year. Last weekend we hosted our Centenary Launch Night in O'Gradys in which we previewed the History of Thomas McCurtains Book. It was a fantastic night and it was great to see so many faces that have been part of the Club going all the way back to the 1950s. Next up is the Dinner Dance at the end of the month and details on tickets are below.

The Camogie AGM took place earlier in January and the following officers were elected:

President - Jimmy Sheridan

Chair - Paddy Coman

Vice Chair - Richard Lally

Secretary - Orla Dennehy

Vice Secretary - Andrea Brogan

Treasurer - Eoin Kelly

Vice Treasurer - Aileen O'Leary

PRO - Aoife Staunton

Vice PRO - Bernadette Darcy

Social - Sarah McDonnell and Joanna Curran

Children's Officer - Jimmy Byrne

On the pitch the action has already started with the Senior Hurlers beating Fr Murphys in a Preliminary Championship match a few weeks ago. The Ladies Footballers and Camogs are also back in training for the upcoming season with the rest of the teams returning to training later this month.

At county level McCurtains are proud to have Dean Corrigan and Ciaran McCauley on the London Hurling Panel and Tommy Clarke and Rob Reid on the London Football Panel for the National Leagues. 

Lastly, best wishes to footballer and camogie player Fiona McGovern as she heads home to start a new adventure from all of us here at McCurtains. A true club woman who we're sure will be keeping tabs on us in the future!

Upcoming Events (Dates for your diaries):

Annual Dinner and Dance - Saturday 29th February 2020. This will take place in The Coliseum in Ilford. Tickets are £50.00 and all attendees will receive a Thomas McCurtains Centenary Book as part of the admission. Music on the night is by Barry Owen. Tickets are available through the Clubforce app, online at the following link: Dinner Dance Tickets - Clubforce or through committee members.

Club Trip to Cork - Weekend of 21st/22nd March 2020. There will be a full club trip to Cork in Ireland on the weekend of the 21st/22nd March 2020. McCurtains GAA Club will be travelling to Cork with six teams on the 100th anniversary of the death of Lord Mayor of Cork Tómas Mac Curtain. 

Mixed Gaelic Football 7s Tournament - Friday 8th May 2020. Next years tournament will once again take place in Goodmayes. Details on how to enter a team will be announced soon.

Mac Fest, The Gathering - Saturday 6th June 2020. We are calling on all former members of McCurtains to gather in Goodmayes for a special event full of craic music and GAA. 

Golf Day - Saturday 4th July 2020.

Training (Click on team name for more info):

Mens Football: Training starts back soon

Mens Hurling: Training starts back soon

Ladies Football: Sundays at 10.00am in Goodmayes

Camogie: Wednesdays at 7.00pm and Saturdays at 10.00am in West Ham

Underage: Hurling: Mondays starting 24th Feb at 6.30pm in Campion

Football: Wednesdays starting 26th Feb at 7.00pm in Campion

Results:

Mens Hurling: Senior Hurling Championship Preliminary Round - Thomas McCurtains: 2-12, Fr Murphys: 1-05

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: Eoin Kelly: 07729 746 052

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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