Our Footballers had a great win over Cú Chulainns in the Shiels Cup Quarter Final in Goodmayes last Tuesday. A slow and rather scrappy start to the game from both teams it was McCurtains who broke the deadlock first and never looked back. They built up a commanding lead by half time and were in control for the entire second half as well. The Semi Final will be played Thursday 6th June in Goodmayes against the either Harlesden Harps or St Joes.

The hurlers were beaten by Robert Emmetts on Sunday in the Collins Cup Quarter Final in Ruislip. A fantastic start with a Conor McCormack goal after 32 seconds was exactly what McCurtains wanted playing against the wind. The Emmetts took a while to find their mark but scored 5 points in the closing stages of the first half to go in 4 up at the break. A frustrating second half followed and McCurtains even though on top for most of the match gave away too many scorable frees which Emmetts sharpshooter, Murphy, gladly took advantage of. 

Training continues this week for all teams.

Tomorrow (Tuesday) the Footballers take on Fulham Irish in their first League match of the season. This game has been moved to Greenford. Next weekend the Reserve Footballers are out against North London Shamrocks in Goodmayes on Saturday while on Sunday the Club will play not one but two finals. The Camogs take on John Mitchells in the Intermediate Camogie League in Goodmayes and the Hurlers play the 2018 Ronan Cup Final Replay against Fr. Murphys. It would be great to see a big McCurtains support at both if possible.

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. Join us for a fun-filled day with music, barbecue, a beer tent and lots of GAA action on the day. There’s a wide variety of games taking place from underage games right up to senior men’s and ladies. The big draw will take place on the day as well with 1st prize being £250, 2nd a ticket to the All Ireland Football Final and 3rd a ticket to the All Ireland Hurling Final. Tickets available from committee members and on the day.

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: 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:

Mens Football: Shiels Cup Quarter Final - Thomas McCurtains: 3-15, Cú Chulainns: 0-05

Mens Hurling: Collins Cup Quarter Final - Thomas McCurtains: 1-08, Robert Emmetts: 1-15

Fixtures:

Mens Football: AIB Football League Division 1 - Thomas McCurtains v Fulham Irish, Tuesday 28th May 2019 at 7.00pm, Greenford

Mens Football: AIB Reserve Football League - Thomas McCurtains v North London Shamrocks, Sunday 1st June 2019 at 3.30pm, Goodmayes

Camogie: Intermediate Camogie League Final - Thomas McCurtains v John Mitchells, Sunday 2nd June 2019 at 12.30pm, Goodmayes

Mens Hurling: 2018 Ronan Cup Final - Thomas McCurtains v Fr. Murphy's, Sunday 2nd June 2019 at 4.30pm, Ruislip

Mens Football: Shiels Cup - Thomas McCurtains v Harlesden Harps or St Joes, Thursday 6th June 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

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

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