CLUB NOTES
DULWICH HARPS
The Men’s team had a walkover against Naomh Padraig last Sunday as our opponents couldn’t field. Attention now turns to round three this weekend against Eire Og where victory will guarantee passage through to the semi-finals. Throw-in is at 4pm on Peckham Rye Common. All support welcome. Know Your Sport 2016 - Only two entrants had Henrik Stenson in the Know Your Sport event and there is no change at the top of the table. Refer to the club website (www.dulwichharps.com) to monitor your progress. Dulwich Harps GAA Club is one of the oldest Gaelic Football Clubs in London. Based in Peckham, we cater for players – Men’s and Ladies teams, Youth boys’ and girls’ teams – in Greenwich, Bromley, Clapham, Balham and a large area in south and east London.
GLASGOW GAELS
The Scottish Men's Championship gets underway this week for the Gaels as both Juniors and Seniors take on defending Senior champions Dunedin Connollys in Edinburgh on Sunday. Whether you’re a novice or inter-county player, the Gaels are always looking for new players and members. Please do get in contact if you’re interested: [email protected].
THOMAS MCCURTAINS
Thomas McCurtain's GAA club held a well-attended family fun day at Goodmayes ports fields in Essex on Saturday, July 16. The day featured underage football and hurling, men’s football and hurling and ladies football as well as Irish dancing, a beer tent, music and plenty of fun and games. See pictures on page two and next week’s paper. Result in the Junior Football Championship: Thomas McCurtains: 1-10, Tir Chonaill Gaels: 1-10. The footballers battled hard and came from behind to snatch a draw, scoring 1-1 in the last few minutes. In what was his last game in the McCurtains colours Barry McHugh took the role of captain and he impressed as he worked well on the inside forward line. We wish Barry all the best in Dubai. The Ladies Footballers were victorious over Kingdom Kerry Gaels in the Intermediate league. Heading into the break the ladies say goodbye and good luck to several players including some of their most influential club members. We want to wish them all the best in their future plans and thanks for all your commitment over the years. Result in the Junior Football Championship: Thomas McCurtains: 1-10, Tir Chonaill Gaels: 1-10. The footballers battled hard and came from behind to snatch a draw, scoring 1-1 in the last few minutes. In what was his last game in the McCurtains colours Barry McHugh took the role of captain and he impressed as he worked well on the inside forward line. We wish Barry all the best in Dubai. The Ladies Footballers were victorious over Kingdom Kerry Gaels in the Intermediate league. Heading into the break the ladies say goodbye and good luck to several players including some of their most influential club members. We want to wish them all the best in their future plans and thanks for all your commitment over the years. The East London ladies had the upper hand for the majority of the first half and finished the half with a comfortable lead thanks to super sub Orla Dennehy with McCurtains goal. KKG were determined to make McCurtains work for the win coming out battling in the second half to get within one point with 5 minutes to go. McCurtains held on for the win and finish for the summer break on a high. Heading into the break the ladies say goodbye and good luck to several players including some of their most influential club members. We want to wish them all the best in their future plans and thanks for all your commitment over the years.
TIR CHONAILL GAELS
The club are holding a summer social evening that’s not to be missed this coming Saturday, July 23, at the Claddagh Ring from 8pm. There will be live music, an auction and plenty of finger food to enjoy so we look forward to seeing you there! After drawing with Thomas McCurtains at the weekend, the juniors face Shalloe Pearse at 3pm on Saturday at Greenford and the seniors will be looking to overcome St. Kiernan’s at 4.30pm on Saturday, July 23, also at Greenford after winning against St Joseph’s at the weekend 3-12 to 1-11.
EIRE OG
Due to cancellations and walkovers neither team were in action in the past week. This Saturday the first team are in action in the Championship against Dulwich at Peckham Rye and are also scheduled to play Tomas McCurtains the following Tuesday at Downhills. Training takes place Tuesdays at 7.30pm at our home ground in Downhills Park, N17 6BP. New players are always very welcome to join our friendly club. If you would like to join our club, please contact Jimmy Holly on 0785 854 7295 or check out our website www.eireoglondon.org.
ST BRENDAN’S LONDON
St Brendan’s play Moindearg on Saturday, July 23, in the first round of the Intermediate Championship, all support is welcome. The club are hosting a race night at Flynn’s Bar in West Ealing on Saturday 23 July to raise funds for the club, please do come along. Training takes place on every Tuesday and Thursday at Green School, Busch Corner, London Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 5BB- just beside Syon Station.
PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
It was a great privilege to have an tUachtaran, Aogan O'Fearghail, Pat Daly (Director of Games Development), Frank Burke (Chairman of Coaching and Games), John Horan (Chairman of Leinster GAA) and Helen O'Rourke (CEO of LGFA) as well as the Liam McCarhthy and Sam Maguire Cups (named after two former London Chairmen) in attendance over the course of the All-Britain Competition weekend. This was the 5th Annual ABC and yet again this year we have seen an increase in the number of teams that we had participating over the four days. We would like to thank our ABC Committee and the Provincial Executive Committee for their hard work throughout the year. Provincial Chairperson of Britain GAA, Sean Hackett, said: “I want to personally thank our fantastic CDAs and in particular, Lloyd Colfer, for all that they do for us throughout the Province. Their hard word was evident at this year's ABC. We are already looking forward to next year and what we hope will be another successful weekend for Britain GAA. Mol an oige agus tiocfaidh si.”
LANCASHIRE GAA
The Primary Schools involved in our Schools Coaching programme in Liverpool concluded their year with a School tournament. The standard of games was very high. Many thanks to all the teachers and schools for their support. Thanks also must go to the John Mitchel's coaches who showed up on the day which helps to promote the club and strengthens the school club link.
FIXTURES
INTER-COUNTY
All-Ireland Junior Football Championship SF
July 23, 2pm, Kerry v Lancashire, Old Bedians, Mill Lane, Manchester, M20 5QX
LONDON
VGC Intermediate Football Championship R1
July 23, 4pm, Heston Gaels v Neasden Gaels, Jubilee Park
July 23, 3.30pm, St Brendans v Moindearg, Scrubs P2
July 23, 6pm, Harlesden Harps v St Anthony’s, Greenford P2
July 24, 3pm, Cu Chulainns v St Joseph’s, Greenford
Toureen Mangan JFC R3
July 23, 3.30pm, Tara v Crawley and Brighton Gaels, Greenford P2
July 23, 3pm, Tir Chonail Gaels v Shalloe Pearse, Greenford P1
July 23, 4pm, Eire Og v Dulwich Harps, Peckham
July 23, 3.30pm, St Clarets v Naomh Padraig, Colindale
AIB Div 1 Football League
July 23, 4.30pm, Tir Chonaill Gaels v St Kiernans, Greenford P1, R1
July 23, 5pm, North London Shamrocks v Kingdom Kerry-Gaels, Colindale, R2
July 26, 7.15pm, St Joseph’s v North London Shamrocks, Tottenhall, R4
AIB Div 1 Hurling League
July 23, 3.30pm, Fulham v Sean Tracey’s, Scrubs, R4
July 26, 7.15pm, St Gabriel’s v Kilburn Gaels, East Lane, R4
July 27, 7.15pm, Cu Chulainns v Robert Emmetts, Greenford, R4
W Reilly Ltd Int. Hurling Championship
July 24, 12pm, St Gabriel’s B v Kilburn Gaels B, East Lane, R3
July 24, 12pm, Brothers Pearse v Fr Murphy’s, Greenford, R3
July 24, 12pm, Robert Emmetts B v St Declans, Colindale, R3
July 23, 4pm, Granuaile v Thomas McCurtain’s, Goodmayes, R3
Cara Stationery Ryan Cup Final
July 21, 7.15pm, Kilburn Gaels v Robert Emmetts, Greenford
Homegrown Cup Semi-Finals
July 26, 7.15pm, Harlesden Harps v Tir Chonaill Gaels, Greenford
July 26, 7.15pm, St Kiernan’s v Parnells, Mill Hill
AIB Div 3 Football League R5
July 26, 7.15pm, Eire Og v Thomas McCurtains, Downhill Park
WARWICKSHIRE
Championship Round 3 Div 1
July 20, 7.30pm, Roger Casements v Sean McDermotts, The Sphinx
JFC Preliminary Round
July 23, 6pm, Roger Casements v Naomh Padraig, The Sphinx
July 23, 6pm, John Mitchels vs Sean McDermotts, Paírc na hÉireann
Championship, Division 1
July 24, 2pm, Sean McDermotts v St. Barnabas, Paírc na hÉireann
July 24, 2pm, Naomh Padraig v John Mitchels, Leicester
Championship, Division 2
July 24, 2pm, St Josephs v St Brendans, Derby
July 24, 3.30pm, Four Masters v St Marys, Holbrooks
Championship, Division 3
July 24, 1.30pm, Rugby Gaels v St Finbarrs, Rugby
July 24, 3.30pm, James Connolly’s v O'Rahillys, Paírc na hÉireann
Ladies Football Final
July 24, 4.30pm, John Mitchels v Roger Casments, Pairc na hÉireann
Home Grown Championship Final
July 27, 7.30pm, Sean McDermotts vs Roger Casements, Paírc na hÉireann
Hurling Sheild
July 23, 5pm, John Mitchells v Roger Casements, Pairc na hEireann, Birmingham B92 0DB
YORKSHIRE
Hurling Shield
July 23, 5pm, Yorkshire Emeralds v Erin Go Bragh, Beeston Pitch, Leeds LS11 5NG
LANCASHIRE
Hurling Shield
July 23, 5pm, Wolfe Tones v St Barnabays Wavertree, Liverpool L15 4LE
SCOTLAND
Men's Championship
July 24, 2pm, Glasgow Gaels v Dunedin Connollys, Granton
RESULTS
LONDON
WJReilly Buildings Ltd Int. Hurling Championship
July 16, Granuaille v Robert Emmetts B, Conceded by Emmetts
Cara Stationary Shield Cup
July 14, Moindearg 0-5 Harlesden Harps 2-15, QF
July 13, St Anthony’s 0-7 St Joseph’s 0-11, QF
AIB Division 1 Football League
July 12, Tir Chonaill Gaels 1-6 Fulham Irish 0-8, R5
July 12, Kingdom-Kerry Gaels 3-9 Parnells 2-11
Toureen Mangan JFC Group 2
July 12, Eire Og v Naomh Padraig, Conceded by Naomh Padraig
July 12, Fr Murphys 0-3 Dulwich Harps 3-20, R1
Cara Stationery Shield Cup
July 12, St Brendans, 0-13 Neasden Gaels 1-12, QF
July 12, Heston Gaels 0-10 Cu Chulainns 4-9, QF
WARWICKSHIRE
Division 1
July 17, Naomh Padraig 2-12 Roger Casements 2-5
Division 2
July 17, Erin Go Brath 2-16 Four Masters 1-10
YORKSHIRE
Pennine League D3
July 10, JFK 5-14 St Marys/Pats 1-05
LANCASHIRE
Senior Championship Group Stages
July 17, Oisín 1-7 John Mitchels 2-14
