It was a mixed bag of results for our teams on Saturday. Our Ladies and Mens Football teams were beaten by Holloway Gaels and Dulwich Harps respectively but a depleted hurling team managed to end the day on a more poitive note by defeating St Declans in the Preliminary Hurling Championship.

On Saturday the Camogie team will play in the Taras 7-a-side Tournament in Greenford. We wish them the best of luck.

Our fundraiser the Thomas McCurtains GAA Predictor Quiz in now up and running. How well do you know your GAA? Can you predict the outcome of the All Ireland Championships. Can you beat our "Tipsters"?

To enter fill in the form found at this link: https://thomasmccurtains.wufoo.eu/forms/z1ebt5kd01qyu5e/  with your predictions or look out for hard copies of forms in pubs across East London and Essex. 

Contact Richard Ellis on 07803519394 for more information. Entry is £10 and the top prize is £200.

FOOTBALL:

Played in perfect conditions in Goodmayes this game started and continued at a frantic pace. It was point for point in the first 10 mins with neither side making the breakthrough they wanted. Dulwich finished the half the stronger with some good point kicking and went in ahead 0-07 to 0-03 at the break. McCurtains couldn't find their rhythm in the second half. Good place kicking by Niall Coffey reduced the deficit but wasn't enough as Dulwich saw out the game.

Result: McArdle Cup Round 3: Thomas McCurtains: 0-09, Dulwich Harps: 1-15.

Training will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Goodmayes (IG3 8XJ) at 7.30pm

HURLING:

A depleted Hurling team took on St Declans on Saturday evening. Fantastic performances by Sean Murphy, Dean Corrigan, Alan Clancy, Eddie Breen and Joe Maguire made sure that the Macs got their season off to a winning start. 

Result: IHC Prelim Round: Thomas McCurtains: 5-18, St Declan's: 1-06.

Training will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Goodmayes (IG3 8XJ) at 7.30pm

LADIES FOOTBALL:

Training for all players continues this week on Tuesday at 7.00pm in West Ham (E15 3BP) and on Thursday at 7.00pm in Goodmayes (IG3 8XJ).

Result: Intermediate League: Thomas McCurtains: 1-02, Holloway Gaels: 8-16.

The Ladies Footballers are on the lookout for a manager for this year. If you know of anyone that would be interested please contact Deirdre McArdle on 07523 109 547 or drop us a message on social media.

CAMOGIE:

Training for all players continues this week on Wednesday at 7.00pm in West Ham (E15 3BP)

The Camogie team will take part in the Taras 7-a-side Tournament on Saturday 29th April

MINOR CLUB:

Underage football training will commence on Wednesday 19th April 6.45pm to 8pm U8/10/12/14.

 U8/10 Manager Martin Healy 07854739585  and Denis Doherty 07958432835

 U12 manager  Marc Daily 07824 837952 and Tim Sullivan 07764 658350

 U14 manager  John Moran  07946 031883  and Tim Sullivan 07764 658350

Hurling training will be every Monday night from the 24th April  - Contact Marc Daily 07824 837952

 

Thomas McCurtains GAA Club would welcome coaching support in local schools and our training sessions, new players required for all ages please contact Martin McGovern 07807830556

 

REMINDER:

Reminder to all teams to take their rubbish with them after using Goodmayes pitches.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Golf Day - Saturday 17th June 2017, Ilford Golf Club. Contact Jim McDermott on 07813 355776 to register your interest.

Minor Club Fun Day - Saturday 15th July 2017, Goodmayes. 

RUISLIP:

The London County Board are looking for Gaels to pledge a seat plaque to help raise funds for the current Ruislip redevelopment. You can dedicate a seat for £125 and be entered into a draw for two tickets to this years All-Ireland final. Contact Mark Gottsche, London Secretary on 07872 600 074 for more details.

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, 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:

Martin Keyes: 07712 106 349 (Mens Football)
Brian Ryan: 07851 164 119 (Hurling)
Deirdre McArdle: 07523 109 547 (Ladies Football)
Eoin Kelly: 07729 746 052 (Camogie)
Martin McGovern: 07807 830 556 (Minor Club)

Alternatively please check out Thomas McCurtain's on our new website (club37.gaa.ie), Facebook, Twitter 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 at: https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/united-kingdom/thomas-mccurtains.html

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