Fixtures
Provincial
Saturday
Under 16 football championship semi-final, London v Warwickshire 3pm in Greenford; Under 18 inter county football championship semi final, London v Warwickshire 4.30pm in Greenford
Sunday
Under 16 football championship semi finals, Scotland v Hertfordshire in Manchester, Old Bedians at 2pm; Under 18 inter county football championship semi finals, Lancashire v Hertfordshire in Manchester, Old Bedians at 3.30pm
LONDON
Saturday
Ruislip
Collins Cup Final, 3 pm St Gabriels v Kilburn Gaels
SFC: 4.30pm Parnells v St Kiernans, 6pm Kingdom Kerry Gaels v Round Towers
Greenford
IFC: 3pm Harlesden Harps v Garryowen; JFC 4.30 pm, Tir Chonaill Gaels v Eire Og; IFC 6pm St Joseph v North London Shamrocks;
Provincial Football under 16, 3pm London v Warwickshire; Provincial Football under 18, 4.30pm, London v Warwickshire
Intermediate Hurling Championship, 6pm, St Gabriels B v Thomas McCurtains
Scrubs
IHC, 3pm, Fulham Irish v Cuchullains
JFC, 4.30pm, Shalloe Pearse v Dulwich Harps
Sunday
Ruislip
SFC, 12pm, Fulham Irish v Heston Gaels
IFC, 1.30pm, Cuchullains v St Anthonys; 3pm St Brendans v Tara
SFC, 4.30pm, Tir Chonaill Gaels v Neasden Gaels
JFC, 6pm, Moindearg v St Clarets
Greenford
JFC, 1.30pm, Thomas McCurtains v Crawley and Brighton Gaels
IHC, 3pm, Kilburn Gaels B v Granuaile
WARWICKSHIRE
Thursday
Coventry
7pm, IFC, St. Finbarrs v Rugby Gaels
Sunday
Pairc na hEireann
Senior Div1FC, 2pm John Mitchels v Roger Casements; 3.30pm, Sean McDermotts v Erin-go-Bragh
Wolverhampton
Senior Div2 FC 2pm
St. Marys Vs Naomh Padraig
Coventry
Four Masters v Sons of Erin
Derby
2.30pm IFC St Josephs v James Connollys
Rugby
2.30pm, Rugby Gaels v O’Rahillys
Club notices
Eire Og: We took on Crawley and Brighton Gaels in the final round of the league. We went into halftime with a five point lead. We were quick off the mark in the second half with a couple of early points to increase our lead. Brighton had a bright patch in the second half, they reduced our lead to four points. Our full forward line was on fire with Aaron Perill netting two goals and Conor Nilan who played his first games since returning for University got one goal. Stand out players on the day where Joe, Aaron, Conor and Brian Dickney. Fulltime score 5-9 to 1-13.
We play in the first round of the Championship this Saturday 5th July against Tir Chonaill Gaels in Greenford at 4:30pm.
Training this week is on Tuesday and Thursday at 7:45 pm. We train in Downhill’s Park, N17 6AP. New players welcome. For more information please contact John Tierney on 07833 016014 or [email protected]
Kilburn Gaels: New players always welcome. Senior and Intermediate training ,Every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.15pm St.Aloysius, Hurst Avenue, Highgate N6 5TX contact Tom Bergin on 07961843075 or Roddy Walsh on 07526 183973
Raffle: We are holding a raffle with great prizes of £1000, £300 and £200 to win, There is only 400 tickets for sale. The draw will be held in Tonys Bar Willesden Saturday 5th July at 9pm, So come on down for a great Irish Band and plenty of craic, If you are interested in purchasing a ticket please contact Anna on 07754734785
Golf Day. A great day had by all. We would like to thank everyone that took part and especially all of the great people and companies that sponsored Kilburn Gaels Golf Day. A huge thank you to Sean Riordan and Michael Burke for all you hard work organising a great day.
Youth. We are a family friendly club and always welcome new players , If you are interested in becoming part of our fantastic club please telephone Tommy on 07754455715 or Helen 07930407587 on email us on [email protected].
Training every Wednesday 6.30pm and Every Saturday 1pm @ Gladstone Park, Anson Road Entrance . All new players are welcome to come on down and have a free trail, Helmets and Hurls are provided for all players.
London Youth GAA: The next meeting London Youth Committee meeting will take place on Monday the 21st of July at 8 30pm at The Emerald GAA Grounds at Ruislip and meetings will continue to be on the third Monday of every month
Well done to the U14 Feile Football panel
London Youth Committee would like to thank the U14 Football Feile Teams from North & South London and their management in the Feile which took place in Mayo last weekend. Thanks for the generous sponsorship received from P.J Hegarty and Sons (UK) Ltd and Cairde Maigheo London.
Dates for your diary The next Hurling Blitz will be hosted by Granuaile on Saturday, 5th July
The next U6/8/10/12’s and girls football blitz will be hosted by Parnell’s on Sunday the 6th of July at Harrow Rugby club Grove Field, Wood Lane, Stanmore Middx HA7 4LF with registrations at 10.30am and games due to start at 11am
Thomas McCurtain’s will hold their family day on Saturday the 19th of July from 12 Noon. Conrad Ryan Cup for the U14’ will be run in September
Moindearg GFC: We played two league games last week, which resulted in securing our place in the Division League 3 final.
Brighton & Crawley Gaels were our opponents on a warm Saturday evening in Ruislip. A strong first half display meant we led 2-10 0-3 at half time. We faced a stronger test in the second half with Brighton & Crawley producing a spirited display. The final score was 4-17 2-08 with Darren Mc Gowan our stand out performer scoring 1-06 from wing back. We wish Brighton & Crawley Gaels the best of luck for the remainder of the season.
Last Wednesday we played Garryowen in Ruislip in what was a close encounter. We trailed 2-02 1-02 at half time, but a strong second half display ensured we earned a draw with the final score finishing 2-06 1-09.
If you are interested in joining the club, please contact Neil O’Shea on 07843260407, Mattie Maher 07747894217 or Barry O’Mahony 07883015021.
Parnells Youth: Under 12s: Well done to Parnells under 12s who won the league on Saturday. After two fantastic games against local rivals St Kiernans and Tara’s,Parnells came out on top but were delighted to play against such strong and skilled footballers. Well done to all involved.
Under 16s: On Friday the under 18s met TCG, despite missing some integral players the score line was a draw at 2-4 to 1-7. Well done to all
Training continues at Northwick park playing fields Norval Rd, Harrow. Players who have paid their membership and are still awaiting their club tops will receive them within the next fortnight.
Under 6,8,10 — Wednesday 6.30-7.30pm. Under 12 girls — Wednesday 6.30-7.30. Under 12,14- Thursday 6.30 — 7.30pm. Under 16 — Tuesday 7-8pm. Newcomers always welcome
Girls team — Girls from the age of 8 up wards are welcome to come along and join in the fun every Wednesday at 6.30 please contact Liam Moffatt at [email protected].
Round Towers: The Senior team beat a strong Neasden Gaels side on Saturday by a score of 2-10 to 2-7. Fine performances all round, with John Kelleher, Jason Wycherley, Brendan Towey and Conor Daly excelling.
Congratulations to reserve team also for a hard fought victory over Parnells by 9 points to 8 points again on Saturday. Strong performances by Alan Boyle, JP English and Eoin O’Connell on the day.
The next game is the Senior Championship first round proper v’s Kingdom Kerry Gaels at 6.00pm in Ruislip on Saturday 5th July.
All players in South London wanting to play Senior Football, please contact Tim O’Donovan 07809642060
St Brendans: The senior team had two games this week. On Tuesday they played Tir Chonaill Gaels in the league and lost 1-7 to 3-16 and then on Sunday they faced Cu Chullains, again in the league, and ran out winners by 4-7 to 1-10.
This Sunday July 6th the seniors begin their Intermediate Football Championship campaign when they face Tara at Ruislip in the Group stages. Throw in 3pm.
Congratulations to long time club supporter Enda Cullen who reached the ripe old age of 65 at the weekend and was shown the door by his place of employment. Apparently there was one hell of a party after he left the building.
On the topic of birthdays, happy 50th to club legend and former All Black Bernie McCahill, who eased past that landmark still moving like a 25-year old and looking no more than 30. Conrad Smith, you have been warned.
Underage training takes place on Wednesday evenings at Perivale Park Greenford (off Cowgate Rd, UB6 8HJ) at 6pm. Please ensure you bring gumshields. For matters regarding youth football contact Paul Hughes on 07815873202.
To find out more about St Brendan’s contact Paddy Corscadden on 07974581144
St Clarets: The seniors defeated Shalloe Pearse in the league by 4-14 to 1-10 at the weekend. Their next match is on Sunday July 6th against Moindearg in the Junior Football Championship. Throw-in is at 6pm in Ruislip.
The minor team received a walk-over from Thomas McCurtains last Friday in the Championship. Their next game is scheduled for Wednesday July 2nd against either Parnells or St Kiernans. We will email details when we receive them.
Training for U10s, 12s and 14s continues on Wednesday at 7pm. Training is at the usual place at Hayes Rugby Club, Kingshill Avenue, everyone is welcome. For information contact Martin Hession on 07973 733072.
Training for the club’s U16s and 18s is on Tuesdays in Kingshill Ave at 7pm. Any queries please contact Colm Lynott on 07761 785260.
Further details about the club can also be obtained from John Kelly on 07884 473672 or via email at [email protected]
St Dympnas: The Hertfordshire Senior Football Championship gets underway this Sunday against Glen Rovers in Sundon Park at 3pm. All the months of hard work and training have been leading up to games like this. Best of luck to the team.
Training every Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Stockwood Park at 7.30pm
Underage. The club holds it’s annual Benny McCaffrey Club Day this Saturday at St.Josephs, Gardenia Avenue. It promises to be a fantastic day with football from u8s — u18s who play for the Benny McCaffrey Cup. There is a lot more besides to keep everyone entertained, with a bouncy castle, Irish dancing, music and lots more. It all gets under way from 11.30am
Well done to all the St Dympnas u14s and Chairman Mick Foy who were involved with the Hertfordshire Feile team in Mayo and Roscommon over the weekend. They reached the Semi-Final of the shield, where they narrowly lost out to Aghamore by a single point. They had some fine victories along the way and was a great experience for everyone who took part.
Best of luck to our Minor Board Chairman Gerry Fee who is cycling the Ring of Kerry for Leukaemia and Lymphoma research this weekend. It is a fantastic cause and they have already raised a huge amount. Anyone else looking to sponsor can still do so by visiting www.justgiving.com/lads-in-Lycra.
The All-Britain Competition takes place on Friday 11th, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July in Greenford. The club is entering teams from u8s -u18s. For more information on the day visit our Facebook page.
To keep up to date add us on Facebook StDympnas GFC Luton, follow us on Twitter @StDympnas or visit our website www.stdympnas.gaa.ie
Tara GFC: Well done to our Tara boys and all the panel on the U14 North and South London Football Feile Teams and their management who traveled over to participated in the Feile in Mayo last weekend.
Tara summer camp will take place at Kingsbury Town Football Club on the Monday the 28th of July until Friday the 1st of August to finish up the camp with presentations. Camp is open to all clubs for boys and girls aged 4 to 12 years each day starting at 10am till 3pm. For Booking please contact Tina Tracey for Earlybird bookings or families discounts on 07813 711012 or [email protected].
Tell your friends to come along and try out the Gaelic football with skills and demonstrations and games throughout the week all with qualified teachers and coaches.
Tara Camogie club: Tara juniors faced John Mitchells of Birmingham in the 6th round of the junior Camogie League and emerged victorious by 14 points.
Underage — We have started Underage Sessions at Tir Chonaill Park, Greenford each Monday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. The sessions are aimed at ages 6+ years and children are asked to wear comfortable sports gear, boots and if possible shin pads. Please also bring a drink. Register in advance by calling Sheila on 07771 957 341 or via www.camogie.co.uk.
Tara CC have both Junior & Senior teams and welcome new players all year round. Contact 07771 957 341 or via www.camogie.co.uk”
Thomas McCurtains: 4 July 2014 — Golf Outing at Hainault Golf Club — £50 p/p which will include breakfast at 8.30am in Hainault Golf Club, your round of golf and dinner in O’Gradys before the presentation. Any business or person that wishes to sponsor a hole the cost will be £100 per hole and we will advertise your company at the hole you wish to sponsor. Contact Jim McDermott on 07813355776 for.
Men’s hurling and football training continues this Tuesday at 7.30pm & Thursday will be hurling only in Goodmayes.
Ladies Notes. Training this week as normal in West Ham Tuesday and Thursday 7pm. Ladies Provincial Championship match V Dulwich. It was a very tough game but the ladies had an excellent win 4-11 to 3-09 in Goodmayes.
Next game is TCG in the league on Sat 5th of July at 2.00pm in Greenford. New Players please email [email protected].
Tir Chonaill Gaels Club Notes: Gabriel Francis Donahoe RIP: This Friday 4 July 2014 there will be a service at Ruislip Crematorium for the late Gabriel Donahoe at 10am.
Gabriel sadly passed away two weeks ago in Charing Cross Hospital after a short illness, he was a great supporter of our club and London GAA over many years. The crematorium is on Breakspear Road, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 7SJ.
Food and refreshments will be served at Tir Chonaill Gaels club house following the service.
Juniors: Our junior team played Garryowen in the league last Sunday and failed to hold a half time lead eventually going down by five points.
Our forthcoming championship match is against Eir Og this Saturday.
Final score; TCG 2-10 Garryowen 3-11.
Under 21s: Our under 21 team were supposed to play in the championship semi final last week against Parnells but were given a walkover into the final.
