Massive well done to the Footballers as they overcame Glasgow Gaels to lift the All Britain Football Championship for the first time in the Clubs history in Leeds on Sunday. The first half was a cagy affair with both teams giving as good as they got. Peter Rafferty got the Macs off the mark after Glasgow had scored the opening point. There was never more than a point between them as Johnny Rafferty, Peter again and three frees from Coffey saw McCurtains lead by the minimum at the break. 

Glasgow had the better of the opening exchanges in the second half and drew level early as McCurtains struggled to find their mark. The McCurtains substitutes were starting to make a difference in both attack and defence. With 10 minutes remaining the Macs started to pull ahead as Coffey found his mark for the fourth and fifth time. Tommy Clarke and Johnny McGuigan both added points before Paddy McGuigan put the gloss on the scoreline with a well worked goal. 

THOMAS McCURTAINS: Conor Mulrennan; Richard Ellis, Danny Ryan, Cathal Moran; Brian Hourihane, Paddy McGuigan (1-00), Peter Rafferty (0-02); Tommy Clarke (0-01), Niall Coffey (0-05, 5f) ; John Rafferty (0-02), Colm O’Neill, Sean Murphy, Marcus Clarke, Conor Murphy, Paddy O’Neill. SUBS: John Winters for S. Murphy, Kevin Delahunty for Hourihane, John McGuigan (0-01) for M. Clarke, Neil Daly for P. O'Neill, Jack Breen for C. Murphy.

The lads now progress to the All Ireland Quarter Final where they host Blackhill Emeralds from Monaghan. The game will take place on the weekend of the 7th/8th of December in London. Details will be announced on social media when they are known.

AGM

The Clubs AGM will take place on Sunday 1st December at 5.00pm in The Grove Social Club, 50 Grove Road, Romford RM6 4AQ (Please note change of date). 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: No Training

Ladies Football: No Training

Camogie: No Training

Underage: Hurling - Monday at 6.30pm in Campion School. Football - No Training

Results:

Mens Football: All Britain Junior Club Football Championship Final - Thomas McCurtains: 1-11, Glasgow Gaels (Scotland): 0-07

Fixtures:

Mens Football: All Ireland Junior Club Football Quarter Final - Thomas McCurtains v Blackhill Emeralds (Monaghan), Weekend 7th/8th December 2019, Ruislip.

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. 

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

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