The first team drew with Tara last Thursday in an entertaining league encounter at Downhill’s. The first half was very competitive with both sides trading points throughout. At half time Tara led six points to five. Eire Og took a stranglehold of the game in the second half and took a three point lead going into the closing stages. However a late rally by the visitors saw them awarded a penalty in which the converted to secure a share of the spoils. Stand out players for Eire Og were John Bradley, Sean O Carroll and Barry O’ Dowd.
This Tuesday the second team are at home to St Kiernans and then away to Fulham Irish on Saturday.
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 are moving to London we can assist new players with accommodation and employment. Transport to and from training and pick-up from tube and train stations can be arranged, if you would like to join our club, please contact Jimmy Holly on 0785 854 7295 or check out our website www.eireoglondon.org
We are based in North London and have our own pitch and clubhouse. The club covers a wide catchment area for players and includes; North, East and Central London, the city of London and Westminster, boroughs of Islington, Camden, Haringey, Kilburn, Hackney, along with many other areas.
