by Cu Chulainns on April 8, 2012
A good night was had by all back at the Station Pub in Hither Green after both our hurling and football teams had respective victories in the Ronan Cup and McArdle Cup at Goodmayes earlier in the day. A big thank you goes to Cuchulainns Club member James McLoughlin for the use of his pub and for his support and contribution to the prizes on the night. Thanks also to Michael Fitzpatrick from the Downham Tavern for becoming one of our members/sponsors and for contributing to the prizes for the raffle as well.
Race Card Winners:
1. Joe Titley – £200 (Seller: Padraig Biggane, Horse: Oliver Klozov)
2. Aisling Eastwood – £100 (Seller: Chris Eastwood, Horse: Charlie Worley)
3. Sheena McCarren – £50 (Seller: Cathal Murtagh, Horse: Winner)
4. Phil & Donna – £50 (Seller: Michael Fitzpatrick, Horse: Disco Dondon)
Raffle:
Well, I dont know if Gerry Commane and Pat O Connor went around stealing other people’s tickets or whether they just bought the whole book themselves, but they seemed to win nearly every prize in the raffle – the good news is that the raffle brought in about £300 for the club, which is what the night was all about at the end of the day – although the repeated calls of “Fix” should stay with Gerry for quite a while! (although, judging by the amount of alcohol he won in the raffle he’s probably forgotten all about it by now).
The Tote:
Keith McGovern showed us all his skills as an auctioneer raising £480 for the big Auction Race at the end of the evening, half of which goes to the Cuchulainns Club coffers together with all the other Tote money, Race Card, and Raffle money that was raised – in the end we made a total of £650 on the Tote, and all up we took £1,241 from the Race night in total, so well done to everyone for turning up and showing your support – a good night was had by all.
And to finish things off, our Auction Race winner, Mick Rogers, sang us out in fine style – a man of many talents!
Earlier in the day:
Our hurlers won 1-10 to 1-6 against Thomas McCurtains in the Ronan Cup.
Our footballers won 0-17 to 0-6 against Tír Chonaill Gaels (English Born Players) in the McArdle Cup.
by eddie on March 24, 2012
The first games of the season!
The London 2012 GAA season begins next weekend with the CuChulainns taking to the field for both hurling and football games. For the first time in a long while both hurlers and footballers play at the same venue on the same day so the club will be out in force. Details of the games are as follows:
- Hurling: Ronan Cup against MacCurtains, 3pm in Goodmayes, East London.
- Football: McArdle Cup against Tír Chonaill Gaels B, 4.30pm in Goodmayes, East London.
** Nearest Tube: Newbury Park on Central Line.
** Entrance: Goodmayes Hospital, Barley Lane – shown by 2 short red arrows on image below.
** Click Image Below for full size image of Goodmayes GAA Ground location:
Race Night 31st March
Details of the upcoming race night are available on the club website. This promises to be a great night’s craic as it takes place after both Hurling and Football games in Goodmayes. Everyone is welcome.
Six Nations Competition
The six nations competition has now ended and the club extends thanks to organiser Liam Doherty. The winner was also a Donegal man- Dermot Gallagher. (the only thing they will this year). Final league table available here. League Table final week
Training- Shooterhillians RFC (directions available on club website)
Outdoor training continues for both hurling and football. The hurlers train every Monday night from 7pm. Please let Don McKenna know your availability by replying to the Teamer messages. Don can also be contacted via the contact page on the club website. Footballers train every Thursday at 7pm onwards at the same venue as the hurlers and if you’re unavailable please let manager DJ Bradley know. New players are especially welcome to join our club.
by Cu Chulainns on March 22, 2012
First Fixtures of the Season Lads!
1. Sunday 25th March: Football Friendly against Round Towers in Mitcham @ 2pm
2. Saturday 31st March:
(i) Hurling: Ronan Cup against McCurtains, 3pm in Goodmayes, East London.
(ii) Football: Macardle Cup against Tír Chonaill Gaels B, 4.30pm in Goodmayes, East London.
[After football, everyone will be heading straight back to the Station Pub beside Hither Green Train Station for the Race Night that has been arranged - Cathal has handed out race cards/sheets to a number of players to get people to sponsor the races for the race night - Can these lads please make every effort to get these sponsors and collect this sponsorship money over the next week - thanks lads and lets make it a good night!]
Training Fees Latest – Cuchulainns-Training-Fees-2012
[Lets get this sorted lads - need to get your memberships by next Thursday 29th March (or Monday 26th for hurlers) at the latest - No Pay, No Play! Nuf said!
If you prefer to put the money straight into the Club bank account, just call me (John Murray) on 07810898657 and I'll give you the bank details].
