Camogie
Our camogie ladies trained in the Cork colours last week to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of Michael Collins death.
Men's Football:
The footballers started their Championship campaign last weekend against Round Towers in Greenford. It was a cagey start to the game as a whole with both side struggling to break through well marshalled defences. McCurtains were unlucky not to have a goal when Richard Ellis pounced on a loose ball but was denied by the quick acting Towers goalie. As the first half drew to a close Towers managed to hit a purple patch and pulled clear with 4 unanswered scores to lead 8 points to 2.
The second half started much the same with both defences on top, but Towers took their opportunities when they came. The Mac's got a well-deserved goal from the boot of Kev O'Donoghue to close the gap to 5 but again Round Towers rallied and chalked up the last 5 scores of the game to run out winners 1-02 to 0-15.
The footballers are out again on the 3rd September against KKG in a must win game while the Reserves playing their second round against NLS.
Hurling:
The hurlers played against Fr. Murphy's in a must win game to keep their championship hopes alive. The game started at a ferocious pace with the Macs going 1-4 to no score up. Fr. Murphy's put up a fight to come level at half time but, with a strong breeze and a massive impact from the bench the Macs coasted home to a 3-21 to 3-08 winners.
(Picture from when the Hurlers played St Gabriel's in August)
Handball:
Handball is on Sunday's. Forest Gate Community School Hall will be out of action due to exams so Training will be moving to new courts at Canada Water. All ages and abilities welcome.
Events:
DONT MISS OUT!
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, Plaistow, 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:
- Camogie: Lorraine Breen: 07983 697 526
- Underage Hurling: Darren Kelly: 07765 968 806
- Underage Football: Roy Enright: 07752 439 100
- Handball: Paddy Fox: 07497 495 004 or Colm Grace: 07490 425 931
Training (Click on team name for more info):
- Mens Football: Tuesdays and Thursdays in Goodmayes @ 7.30pm
- Mens Hurling: Tuesdays and Thursdays Goodmayes @ 7.30pm
- Ladies Football: Tuesdays in West Ham @ 7:00pm and Thursdays in Goodmayes @ 7:00pm
- Camogie: Wednesdays in West Ham @ 7.00pm and Saturdays in Goodmayes @ 10am
- Underage Hurling: Mondays in Goodmayes @ 6.45pm
- Underage Football: Wednesdays in Campion School @ 6.30pm
Results:
- Mens Football League: Football League – Thomas McCurtains: 1-02, St Brendan's: 0-15
- Hurling Senior Championship R3: Thomas McCurtains: 3-21, Fr Murphy's: 3-08
Fixtures:
- Ladies Football: Championship: Thomas McCurtains v Tir Chonaill Gaels, Saturday 3rd September @ TBC in TBC
- Senior Mens Football: Championship: Thomas McCurtains v Kingdom Kerry Gaels, Saturday 3rd September @ 1.30 in Scrubs
- Mens Reserve Football: Championship: Thomas McCurtains v North London Shamrocks, Saturday 3rd September @ 3.30 in Scrubs
- Hurling: Championship R3: Thomas McCurtains v Kilburn Gaels, Sunday 4th September @ 12.00 in Ruislip
Thomas McCurtains GAA Club would welcome coaching support in local schools and our training sessions.
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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*
