The Footballers dug deep in the second half of their All Britain Quarter Final to get the win against the Lancashire Champions, Oisin. Conditions were wet but McCurtains got a strong start and opened up a two point lead playing against the wind. Oisin slowly managed to get themselves back into the game but two goals from Sean Murphy after 20 minutes and Niall Coffey from the spot five minutes later put McCurtains ahead by six. Oisins again rallied and kicked the last 3 scores of the half to leave three between them at the break.

Oisin came out of the blocks in the second half and found themselves with the lead early on thanks to two quick goals of their own. The Macs however rose to the occasion and kept the scoreboard ticking over to lead by three with time running out. Oisin started throwing men forward and a dangerous ball into the square drew a foul from the McCurtains defenders and the ref gave the penalty. Oisin converted it to draw level with only injury time remaining. The lads from East London refused to panic and controlled the flow scoring two fantastic points to seal the game late on.

AGM

The Clubs AGM will take place on Sunday 24th November at 5.00pm in The Grove Social Club, 50 Grove Road, Romford RM6 4AQ. Club members are asked to forward nominations for committee positions to the Secretary via email at [email protected] . All members are encouraged to attend. 

History & Centenary

We are now concluding our research and finalising the celebrations for next year. We would still 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. Next years events are in the process of being organised and a list of dates for you to put into your diaries is laid out below.

Upcoming Events:

Christmas Jumper Party - Saturday 14th December 2019. This years Christmas Jumper Party will take place in O'Gradys Pub, Seven Kings.

Centenary Launch Night - Saturday 1st February 2020. O'Gradys Bar, Seven Kings. There will be a Question and Answer Panel with the Thomas McCurtains Centenary History Booklet also being launched. 

Annual Dinner and Dance - Saturday 29th February 2020. This will take place in The Coliseum in Ilford (please note the change of venue). More Details and Tickets will be announced soon.

Club Trip to Cork - Details to be confirmed.

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. 

Training (Click on team name for more info):

Mens Football: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7.30pm in Goodmayes

Mens Hurling: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7.30pm in Goodmayes.

Ladies Football: No Training

Camogie: No Training

Underage: Hurling - 2 week break  for the mid term. Football - No Training

Results:

Mens Hurling: All Britain Junior Club Football Championship Quarter Final - Thomas McCurtains: 2-13, Oisin (Lancashire): 3-08

Fixtures:

Mens Football: All Britain Junior Club Football Championship Semi Final - Thomas McCurtains v Sean McDermotts (Warwickshire), Sunday 3rd October 2019 at 2.30pm, Ruislip.

Mens Hurling: AIB Hurling League Division 1 Final - Thomas McCurtains v Kilburn Gaels TBC.

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. O'Neills are having a 20% off Black Friday sale this weekend (25th - 28th Oct).

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

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