Yesterday we took on Thomas McCurtins in the second preliminary round of the Championship in Ruislip.
Our games with McCurtains are always close encounters and this was game was no different, McCurtains opted to play with the wind in the first half and took an early lead. Some good defensive play ensured we kept their lead to a couple of points. The score of the game came just before half time when the ball bounced in front of Johnny Costello who caught it on the volley and smashed in into the goal.
We went in at half time two points down. The half time score was Eire Og 1-3 to 1-5 McCurtains.
The second half got underway with the wind in our favour. Some good play between the forwards resulted in three quick scores. McCurtains put us under pressure but good play from Barry O Dowd, Naul Mullen and Kenneth Feely ensured we kept there forwards to shots from distance.
We managed to get another couple points and a goal to secure the win. The final score was Eire Og 2-11 to 1-9 McCurtains.
Upcoming fixtures:
Wednesday 13th May, 7:30pm, Greenford – League
- TCG v Eire Og
Saturday 16th May, 4pm , Peckham Rye – League
- Dulwich v Eire Og
Monday 18th May, 7.45pm , Downhills Park – Training
Wednesday 19th May, 7pm, Tottenhall Playing Fields, Enfield – Challenge game
- North London Shamrocks v Eire Og
Saturday 23rd May, 5pm, Downhills Park – League
- Eire Og v Garryowen
We have had to alter our training schedule for the next couple of week, we will revert back to our regular Tuesday 26th May. Training takes place in Downhills Park, N17 6AP on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 7.45pm. Turnpike Lane underground station is a five minute walk and Seven Sisters is 15 minute walk from our ground.
New players are always very welcome to join our friendly club. We are based in North London and have our own pitch and top class changing facilities. The club covers a wide area including, our catchment area for players include; North, East and Central London, the city of London and Westminster, boroughs of Islington, Camden, Haringey, Kilburn, Hackney, along with many other areas. 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 John Tierney on 07833014014 or check out our website.
Congratulations to our President, Conor McGinn on becoming the Labour MP for St Helens North.
Well done to our members who took part in the Pieta House, Darkness into Light 5km walk/ run last Saturday morning.