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Thomas McCurtains GAA

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Thomas McCurtains GAA
Tomás Mac Curtain
Founded:1920
County:London
Colours:Maroon and White    
Grounds:Medici Close, Ilford IG3 8FE, UK
Playing kits
Standard colours

Thomas McCurtains is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Goodmayes, East London. The club covers a wide area and current players live in many different areas, including, Gants Hill, Woodford, Leyton, Leytonstone, Stratford, Romford, Dagenham, Brentwood & Chelmsford as well as many other areas. The club was founded in 1920 making it one of London's oldest GAA clubs.

The club offers Hurling, Camogie, Gaelic Football and Ladies Football from u-8s up to Adults.

History

The club is named after former Lord Mayor of Cork and IRA officer Tomás Mac Curtain. Who was shot dead by members of the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) during the Irish War of Independence.

Honours