Next Matches:
Harlesden Harps continue their VGC Services Intermediate Football Championship when they take on St Josephs in the second round. The game will take place at the county ground of McGovern Park in Ruislip (14 Masson Avenue, HA4 6QU) on Wednesday, 22nd August at 7:15pm, referee: Mattie Maher.
After a trouble-free win in our opening championship game, our old foes, the Joe's will no doubt test our capabilities to the limit.
As usual, make sure you check public transport is in use and for any likely traffic delays, etc and ensure everyone is at the venue nice and early for a proper preparation for the game and let's start the campaign on a winning note.
Previous Matches:
The searing heat of Northolt provided the backdrop to our opening championship game for the 2018 season. In our opponents Taras back yard, we had to show all our fighting spirit and battling qualities to overcome their sturdy challenge. An early Darren Lynch goal and clinical points got us on the front foot but it took a magnificent double save from big Connemara stopper Eamonn Mylotte to repel any Taras immediate response. Further goals from Dan Howlin and a brace from Padraig McGoldrick saw us ease clear to a final scoreline of Harps 4-11 Taras 1-08. The game was probably a bit closer than the final score suggests and some of our shooting and link up play could certainly do with improving - let's blame the heat! A solid start to the campaign, let's keep it going for round two this week.
PS Thanks to the Taras for the after-match hospitality - fine food and drink for all.
Training:
Training continues this week taking place on Monday at 7:30pm in The Shamrock Club, 307A Horn Lane, Acton, W3 0BP (nearest tube station: North Acton on the Central Line). Any new players wishing to "play a bit a ball" are very welcome to come along to this well-run club. If needed we can offer good jobs, along with accommodation and a social life to our members. Transport to and from training and pick up from local stations can also be arranged.
As usual, check public transport is in use and for any likely traffic delays, etc and make sure everyone is at the venue nice and early for a proper preparation.
Championship fixtures:
August 04th IFC R1 versus Taras
August 22nd IFC R2 versus St Josephs
August 30th IFC R3 versus Garryowen
Martin O Sullivan:
As most of you will have heard club stalwart, Martin O Sullivan, suffered significant injuries in a car crash last August in Co Louth. Martin is recovering well from his injuries with some nice pieces recently about him in various newspapers:http://www.theirishworld.com/inspiring-gaelic-footballers-unbreakable-spirit/
http://irishpost.co.uk/crowdfund-set-london-irish-gaa-man-leg-amputated-serious-road-crash-ireland-last-august/
As mentioned in the articles a crowdfunding page has been set up for him to assist in his recovery, if you wish to donate please visit the following link: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/gearoid-orothlain
Club Contacts:
Michael Cawley tel: 07811 169422
Joe Lynch tel: 07971 242681
Tony O Halloran tel: 07773 336974
Barney Breen tel: 07736 314929
Seán Daly tel: 07900 733415
Membership 2018:
Membership for the year is £60 per person. You will get your own club socks and shorts once membership has been paid. Either everyone please pay a club officer or lodge via the account details provided sooner rather than later.
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If you are interested in sponsorship or getting involved, please feel free to contact the club and we will be happy to help.
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