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Tara Club Notes - 21st July 2009

Senior Training

With 2 senior fixtures down for this week there will be no senior or reserve training.

 

Fixtures / Results

Last Tuesday night the senior team defeated Neasden in the Division 1 league 0-10 to 0-07. This week the senior team take on Kingdom Kerry Gaels in round 1 of the senior championship (Wed 22nd July 1915) and Fulham Irish in the quarter final of the Conway cup (Sun 26th July 1530).

 

Ladies News

Last weekend saw both Tara Ladies teams in action in Greenford.  The Tara Junior team put in a good performance, going down to Fulham Irish in very windy conditions 3.11 to 0.8.  This was a massive turn around from the two teams previous meeting when Fulham Irish held Tara Junior scoreless so much improvement was evident from the Tara team, and only stray goal shooting stood in the way of a Tara comeback in the second half with the wind.  A big congratulations to Anna Maguire on her debut for the Tara Junior team and her great effort in defense.  Well done to Hannah Tracey for consistent running and opening up options in the half forward line along with an ever- steady performance by Grainne in defense.

 

Next up saw the Tara Senior team play their first match for 6 weeks, taking on Holloway in the Senior Championship.  Tara kept Holloway goal-less against the wind in the first half with a supreme effort put in by Bree White running the midfield, along with multiple goals from Linda Lodge and also goals from Marie Scanlon, Gemma Taylor & Bree White.  Anne Murphy played brilliantly in defense.  Holloway put some scores and goals on the board in the second half, however Tara were the runaway convincing winners with a fine team performance put in by all.

 

A big thank you to all the supporters who came along for the day.

 

Next match:  Tara Junior v Fulham Irish in Provincial Championship at Greenford, Sunday 12.30pm. 

 

 

Minor News

Training commenced for all the age groups Thursday for the Under 16’s and the Friday for 4 – 14 year olds so we hope to see all their whether it be a Thursday or a Friday.  If you have any queries regarding training please contact the relevant underage manager. Under 8 - Alison Gartlan (07950255962), Under 10 - Brenda Harte (07515366942), Under 12 – Grainne O’Sullivan (07748651798), Under 14 – Peter Gartlan (0795 867 9613), Under 16/18, James O’Sullivan (0773 098 5022), Girls 8 and upwards Louise Money (07720290169).

 

Club Memberships

The forms need to be completed by all players along with the monies that need to be paid; you are able to find out more information every night out at training where there is a table outside the club house with all the details available. 

Tara Club Notes - 13th July 2009

Senior Training

Senior and reserve training will be on Thursday 7.30 in Notholt. Anyone unable to attend please contact management.

 

Fixtures / Results

There were no senior or reserve games played last week. Tara had a number of representatives on the London junior  team who defeated Lancashire in the provincial final. Well done to Brian Moriarty, Darren Gallagher, Mark Brady & Rob Whelan. London now play Roscommon in Ireland early August in the all-Ireland junior semi final.

 

The senior team has a league game against Neasden this Tuesday (14th July) in Jubilee Park – throw in 7.15. Please also note that the first round of the championship will be Wednesday 22nd July against Kingdom/Kerry Gaels in Ruislip (throw-in 7.15).

 

Ladies News

Tara Ladies Junior battled out a hard fought match on the weekend against Birmingham’s John Mitchells, finally going down by a late goal in the final stages.  A big congratulations to all involved as the match was definitely a close one.

 

Next Sunday 19th sees both teams in action in Championship rounds.  The Juniors take on Fulham Irish at 11am and the Seniors take on Holloway at 12.30pm.  We would really like to see a big contingent of support out this day to cheer on both teams so please bring along friends/family to shout!

 

A big congratulations to Shannen Ward & Emma Browne who traveled to Watford for the U/16’s last weekend, and also Tara Senior player Gemma Tracey who is involved in management of this team.

 

Ladies social dinner Friday 17th July – see emails and teamer for further details.

 

Minor News

Training commenced for all the age groups Thursday for the Under 16’s and the Friday for 4 – 14 year olds so we hope to see all their whether it be a Thursday or a Friday.  If you have any queries regarding training please contact the relevant underage manager. Under 8 - Alison Gartlan (07950255962), Under 10 - Brenda Harte (07515366942), Under 12 – Grainne O’Sullivan (07748651798), Under 14 – Peter Gartlan (0795 867 9613), Under 16/18, James O’Sullivan (0773 098 5022), Girls 8 and upwards Louise Money (07720290169).

 

Club Memberships

The forms need to be completed by all players along with the monies that need to be paid; you are able to find out more information every night out at training where there is a table outside the club house with all the details available. 

Tara GFC Club Notes - 6th July 2009

Senior Training

Senior and reserve training will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.30 in Notholt. Anyone unable to attend or who needs directions please contact management.

 

Fixtures / Results

Last Wednesday the senior team had a good run out against London juniors winning well. On Saturday the reserve team defeated Parnels 3-09 to 2-13. Unfortunately the result was not enough to top the group and the reserves now bow out of the league on score difference.

 

The senior team has a league game against Moindearg this Thursday in Greenford – throw in 7.30.

 

Ladies News

Tara Ladies’ Junior team continued on their winning ways last weekend by knocking off Clonbony in a well-oiled performance, with the final score a convincing 6.10 to 0.4.  Tara piled on 17 points in the first half, scoring within the first 20 seconds.  Multiple goals/scores to Catriona Brennan, along with points from the O’Neills twins Nicola & Lisa saw the score add up quickly.  The second half saw Collette add a few more goals and points, along with a point from a free kick to Nicole Borzatti saw Tara home safely.  A special mention to Jane Bryant & Geraldine Leonard who were phenomenal in defence, 2-goal Brennan & Nicole Borzatti for her tireless effort in midfield.  The combination of superior teamwork and fitness showed the difference at the end of the day and we would urge all players to make it out to training for the next few weeks to continue on the march.

Next game sees hopefully sees Tara Junior take on either Dulwich Harps or John Mitchells of Birmingham in the Junior Championship matches.  Please keep posted about games times etc.

The Tara Seniors had a fantastic hit-out against London U14 Boys last week, winning well with all players in top form.   

We would also like to pass on a special congratulations to Tara Junior player, Hannah Tracy, who Captained London Under 16’s girls team at the Feile last weekend, and to their manager, Tara Senior Player Karen Togher.

 

Minor News

Training commenced for all the age groups Thursday for the Under 16’s and the Friday for 4 – 14 year olds so we hope to see all their whether it be a Thursday or a Friday.  If you have any queries regarding training please contact the relevant underage manager. Under 8 - Alison Gartlan (07950255962), Under 10 - Brenda Harte (07515366942), Under 12 – Grainne O’Sullivan (07748651798), Under 14 – Peter Gartlan (0795 867 9613), Under 16/18, James O’Sullivan (0773 098 5022), Girls 8 and upwards Louise Money (07720290169).

 

Club Memberships

The forms need to be completed by all players along with the monies that need to be paid; you are able to find out more information every night out at training where there is a table outside the club house with all the details available. 

Club Notes

Senior Training

Training for the Men’s senior and reserve teams this week will be Monday and Wednesday 7.30pm in Greenford. Anyone unabale to attend or requiring directions please ring Joe Harte on 07958306195.

 

Fixtures / Results

Last week both the seniors and reserves lost. The seniors went down 1-11 to 0-10 to Fulham Irish whilst the reserves lost 3-08 to 0-08 against Thomas McCurtains.

 

There are no fixtures for this bank holiday weekend and Tara GFC wish London the best of luck against Galway in the Connacht championship.

 

Ladies News

The Tara Junior team showed a fantastic display of team work ethic to defeat Clonbony 2.9 to 0.3 on Sunday.  In very windy conditions, the games was very much a story of two halves.  Clonbony did all their the scoring in the first half, however the very strong Tara defense, lead by Sarah McLaughlin, contained them to just 3 points.  In the second half, the forwards stepped up the pace and used the wind to their advantage to pile on 2.9 whilst the defense kept Clonbony scoreless.  A big congratulations to Rebecca Schmidt on an outstanding debut in defense and the Tracey sisters Gemma and Hannah along with match day captain Marie Scanlon on some great scoring.  All players should be proud of their performance and this shows that Tara Junior will be a force to be reckoned with this year.

 

Up and coming Tara Ladies matches:

Snr Champ v Parnells – Sun 31st May 11.00am, Greenford. 

Tom O’Connor Junior Cup v Fulham Irish – Sun 31st 12.30pm, Greenford. 

6th-7th June Weekend in Manchester – Snr Champ v John Mitchells & Prov Jnr Champ v Oisins.

 

Tara Ladies would also like to express condolences to Caroline Murphy on the sad passing of her father John Murphy.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

 

 

Minor Training

Has commenced for all the age groups Thursday for the Under 16’s and the Friday for 4 – 14 year olds so we hope to see all their whether it be a Thursday or a Friday.  If you have any queries regarding training please contact the relevant underage manager. Under 8 - Alison Gartlan (07950255962), Under 10 - Brenda Harte (07515366942), Under 12 – Grainne O’Sullivan (07748651798), Under 14 – Peter Gartlan (0795 867 9613), Under 16/18, James O’Sullivan (0773 098 5022), Girls 8 and upwards Louise Money (07720290169).

 

Minor Results/Fixtures

The Under 10's traveled to Goodmayes on Saturday to participate in the Thomas McCurtain's Blitz which seen the Tara’s fielding two teams on the day which was a well run event. The Tara players succeeded in winning a few games each on day on the A and B pitches.

The Tara’s would like to wish the Under 14s good luck at the weekend in the Under 14s Semi Final Championship all players and supporters are urged to come along for the day out and support the club.

 

Minor Memberships

The forms need to be completed by all players along with the monies that need to be paid; you are able to find out more information every night out at training where there is a table outside the club house with all the details available. 

 

Tara Minor GFC GAELIC FOOTBALL CAMP

The Tara's will be hosting a Gaelic Football Camp Over the Half-Term Week, Tuesday 26th to Friday 29th May. The Camp is open to all boys and girls aged 4 to 14 Years (Must be 4 Years Old)

Camp Times: 10:00am to 3:00pm

Venue: Harrow Rugby Club

Warren Lane, Stanmore, HA7 4LF

Camp Activities will include: SKILLS / DRILLS / FUNDAMENTALS / MINI-TOURNAMENTS / GO-GAMES

 

Contact Details

Tara are actively seeking players for our Senior, Reserve, Underage and Ladies teams for 2009.  Anyone interested in getting involved with Tara can email the club info@taragfc.co.uk, check out the website www.taragfc.co.uk, or ring one of the following:

 

Men - Sean Faughan (07850307058) or Andy Redican (07800930388).

Ladies – Geraldine Leonard 07958 322 943

Underage - Grainne O’Sullivan 0774 865 1798

Club Notes

Senior Training

Training for the Men’s senior and reserve teams this week will be Wednesday and Friday 7.30pm in Greenford. Anyone unabale to attend or requiring directions please ring Joe Harte on 07958306195.

 

Fixtures / Results

Last week say the senior team open their account with a victory over St Kiernan’s (0-14 to 0-05). It was a good team performance with some fine individual displays. There was no game for the reserve team last week.

 

Senior team plays Fulham Irish in the Tipperary cup Saturday 16th May 1530 at Greenford. Players to assemble 1430 at the ground. The following day the reserve team take on Thomas McCurtains in the Murphy Cup at 1700. Players to assemble 1600 at the ground.

 

Ladies News

Tara Ladies had a very successful hit-out in the Provincial 9-a-side, losing out to eventual winners Parnells and showing great team work throughout the day.  Thank you to all girls who made the journey to Birmingham on their bank holiday weekend and also to McDaid Construction for providing transport for the team.

 

Tara Ladies Matches coming up; League Final (2008) v Fr Murphys – Sun 17th May, 11.00am, Greenford.  Snr Champ v Parnells – Sun 31st May 11.00am, Greenford.  Tom O’Connor Junior Cup v Fulham Irish – Sun 31st 12.30pm, Greenford. 

 

We would also like to notify all players/supporters that the entire team will be heading to Manchester on the weekend of the 6th/7th June for a big double header – Snr Champ v John Mitchells & Provincial Jnr Champ v Oisin.  So all players need to keep this weekend free and all supporters are urged to come along and support us.

 

On a final note, Tara Ladies would like to express their condolences to Beano on the sudden passing of his mother, our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family at this time.

 

Minor Training

Has commenced for all the age groups Thursday for the Under 16’s and the Friday for 4 – 14 year olds so we hope to see all their whether it be a Thursday or a Friday.  If you have any queries regarding training please contact the relevant underage manager. Under 8 - Alison Gartlan (07950255962), Under 10 - Brenda Harte (07515366942), Under 12 – Grainne O’Sullivan (07748651798), Under 14 – Peter Gartlan (0795 867 9613), Under 16/18, James O’Sullivan (0773 098 5022), Girls 8 and upwards Louise Money (07720290169).

 

Minor Memberships

The forms need to be completed by all players along with the monies that need to be paid; you are able to find out more information every night out at training where there is a table outside the club house with all the details available. 

 

Contact Details

Tara are actively seeking players for our Senior, Reserve, Underage and Ladies teams for 2009.Anyone interested in getting involved with Tara can email the club info@taragfc.co.uk, check out the website www.taragfc.co.uk, or ring one of the following:

Men - Sean Faughran (07850307058) or Andy Redican (07800930388).

Ladies – Gerarldine Leonard 07958 322 943

Underage - Grainne O’Sullivan 0774 865 1798

Club Notes

Senior Training

Senior training for the Men’s senior and reserve teams has been moved to Monday and Wednesdays 7.30pm in Greenford. Anyone unabale to attend or requiring directions please ring Joe Harte on 07958306195.

 

Fixtures / Results

The Senior Team defeated Parnells in the Tipperary Cup on Sunday 0-16 to 2-04. The reserve team went down fighting to Cuchullians the previous day. Tara were right in the game up until the end and there were notable performances from the young up and coming Fancis Smith and Senan Hehir who made a long awaited return to Senior Action.

 

There are no fixtures scheduled for either the seniors or reserves this weekend.

 

Ladies

Training continues Monday and Wednesday nights, 7.30pm.  Please call Geraldine on 07958 322 943 for more info.

 

Minors

The Tara Minors held the first Under 10 Go Game Blitz of the season over the weekend which involved the Harlesden Harps, Tir Chonaill Gaels, Parnell’s and Heston Gaels all participating on the day. All the teams were able to provide two teams on the day which allowed more matches to be played which was enjoyed by all.

The under 8s also had a set of fixtures on the day as well this may have only involved a few teams that turned up but from them teams some were able to provide two Under 8 Teams.  This can only be considered as a step in the right direction for the future with in the county of London and this has only come about thanks to the introduction of the Go Game System. Though these teams couldn’t be here without the Managers and Coaches on the day so thanks goes to John McSheffrey, Michael Money for the under 10’s and for the Under 8’s Lucia Doyle and Emma Browne.

 

The day in a whole was very well organised event and this couldn’t have been done without the help from the members of the club.  Special thanks go to Grainne O’Sullivan, James O’Sullivan, John McSheffrey and Michael Money who turned up early on the day to mark and set all the pitches, thanks go to Harlesden Harps who also provided the extra set of goal posts on the day.  Thanks go to Tom Waters who refereed on the day as well. During the running of the day thanks also go to Brenda Harte, Tina Tracey, Mary Ann Gallagher, Louise Money, Sinead Harte, Gemma Tracey, Anne Quigg, Margaret O’Connell, Holly McGuckin, Hannah Tracey and Chloe O’Connell who all participated in providing the food and drinks

throughout the Blitz.

 

Training has begun for most of the age groups so we hope to see all their whether it be a Thursday or a Friday.  If you have any queries regarding training please contact your relative age group manager numbers are below.

 

 

Contact Details

Tara are actively seeking players for our Senior, Reserve, Underage and Ladies teams for 2009.Anyone interested in getting involved with Tara can email the club info@taragfc.co.uk, check out the website www.taragfc.co.uk, or ring one of the following:

Men: Sean Faughran (07850307058) or Andy Redican (07800930388).

Ladies: Gerarldine Leonard 07958 322 943

UNDER 8: Alison Gartlan 0795 025 5962

UNDER 10: 0751 536 6942

UNDER 12: Grainne O’Sullivan 0774 865 1798

UNDER 14: Peter Gartlan 0795 867 9613

UNDER 16 - 18: James O'Sullivan 0773 098 5022

GIRLS 8yrs & UPWARDS: Louise Money 07720290169

Tara GFC Club Notes

Senior Training

Senior training for the Men’s senior and reserve teams has been moved to Monday and Wednesdays 7.30pm in Greenford. Anyone unabale to attend or requiring directions please ring Joe Harte on 07958306195.

 

Fixtures

Our Senior Team are playing Parnells in the Tipperary Cup Greenford Sunday 26th 14.30 whilst the reserve team take on Cuchullians on Saturday 25th (Greenford 1500). In both cases the players are to assemble an hour before the game at the ground.

 

Congratulations

Belated congratulations to Sean Roche on the birth of his baby girl.

 

Ladies

The Tara Ladies have had a very successful fortnight after winning the Shield at the Tir Chonnial Gaels tournament and defeating Holloway in the first round of the Mary Feehan Cup on Sunday.  A big congratulations to all of the girls combined efforts in what was a good display of team work to come back and win by 6 points.  Linda Lodge put in a great run form Full Back to combine with Sue Harding to score a great goal and it was great to see Bree White back in form after a lengthy lay off.  It was disappointing that the second Junior match on the day was cancelled due to the opposition not appearing, and hopefully these hiccups will be ironed out early in the season to avoid disruption to teams.  Training continues Monday and Wednesday nights, 7.30pm.  Please call Geraldine on 07958 322 943 for more info.

 

Minors

Regular training started for the players aged 7- 14 on Friday 17th April which was a well attended start to the season despite the weather conditions on the day.

From the 8th May the 4 – 6 years old will also be able to join in the training alongside all the other age groups. 

The under 16s have also started their training on the Thursday nights at John Billam from half 6 to 8pm.

 

The first tournament of the year will be the Under 10 Go Games Tournament which is being hosted by the club at John Billam Sports Ground on the 25th April, this will also have a set of fixtures for the Under 8’s on the day.

 

The forms need to be completed by all players along with the monies that need to be paid; you are able to find out more information every night out at training where there is a table outside the club house with all the details available. 

 

Contact Details

Tara are actively seeking players for our Senior, Reserve, Underage and Ladies teams for 2009.Anyone interested in getting involved with Tara can email the club info@taragfc.co.uk, or ring one of the following:

 

Men - Sean Faughran (07850307058) or Andy Redican (07800930388).

Ladies – Gerarldine Leonard 07958 322 943

Underage - Grainne O’Sullivan 0774 865 1798

Skool Disco Fundraiser

Grand Prize Draw Results

The Tara Ladies held their Grand Prize Draw at Flynns Bar & Diner on Sunday 15th night with much success.

 

Congratulations to our prize winners and to the girls who sold the tickets.  The winners were as follows:

  • First Prize: Neil Rock Ticket Seller: Caitriona Brennan
  • Second Prize: Daire De Haes-White Ticket Seller: Deirdre Begley
  • Third Prize: Sue Harding
  • Fourth Prize: John Hennessy Ticket Seller: Sharon Lavelle
  • Fifth Prize: Mary Redican Ticket Seller: Grainne O'Sullivan

Training has commenced each Wednesday nights at 7.30pm at Northolt Rugby Ground.  For more information please contact Geraldine on 07958 322 943.

Tara Ladies GFC St Paddys Parade & Prize Draw

The Tara Ladies would like to invite all members and friends to march with them in the Paddy’s Day march on Sunday 15th March.  Meet at Hyde Park Corner at 11.30am and look for the Tara Banners to meet. 

 

Following, the Big Prize Draw & Welcome Back celebrations will be held at Flynns Bar & Diner in West Ealing from 7pm with live Music and great prizes to be won. 

 

Training has now commenced on Wednesday nights – 7.30pm at Northolt Rugby Club.  We look forward to see new and old face out soon!  For more info on any of the above contact Geraldine Leonard on 07958 322 943.

 

Club Notes

Senior Team

Sunday 16th November the senior lost to John Mitchells of Liverpool in the provincal championship final. The game was played Páirc na hÉireann Birmingham in difficult condtions and despite a battling performance the game proved a step too far. Tara GFC wishes John Mitchels the best of luck in the all-Ireland quarter final. Thanks to all players and management who came out all year and worked so hard to help the club return to senior football. Thanks also to all the supporters who made the effort to travel up to Birmingham. We hope you enjoyed the refreshments that were served afterwards in the Claddagh Ring - a long time supporter of the club.

 

Sympathy

The club extends sympathy to the family of club President Jackie Murray who has passed away and to the family of Deirdre Harrell wife of current county board chairman Tommy who died last week.

 

Recruitment

Tara are actively seeking players for our Senior, Reserve and Ladies teams for 2009. The club is also not just about the playing team we also need members to actively take on committee roles. The AGM is drawing near and we would encourage non playing members to think about taking on a committee role for 2009 as it promises to be a very challenging year.

 

Anyone interested in getting involved with Tara can email the club info@taragfc.co.uk, or ring one of the following:

Sean Faughran (07850307058) or Andy Redican (07800930388).

 

Christmas Party

The date has been set as the 13th December starting at 3pm. The days activity will be pub golf and being the ambitious club we are - it will be 18 holes. Course details will be provided in next week. Please free up this date in your diary.

Club Notes

Senior Team

This Sunday 16th November the senior team take on John Mitchells of Liverpool in the provincal championship final. The game is in Páirc na hÉireann Birmingham throw-in 2pm. All support for this game will be greatly appreciated. Any queries regarding transport arrangements can be directed to Andy Redican (07800930388).

 

Dinner Dance

Apologies as last weeks notes did not mention all award winners and speakers. Firstly thanks to Geraldine Leonard for her invaluable help in coordinating and organising the night's proceedings. Thanks also to the speakers Tony O'Halloran, Tommy Harrell, Martin Grogan, Jason Ryan and Barry McElduff. The full list of award winners was as follows: Senior Player of the Year: David Owens and Paul McDermott, Clubman of the Year: Joe Harte, Most Improved Player: Brain Moriarty. There was also a presentation to Coaches Ollie Coffey and James McNulty. Proinsias and Mary Redican received a special presentation on honour their huge contribution to the club's development and were inducted into the newly created Tara hall of fame.

Training

Training continues at Northolt Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.30. Those unable to attend or make it on time for whatever reason are to ring manager Joe Harte on 07958306195.

 

Recruitment

Although 2008 is not even finished its time to start thinking about 2009. Tara are actively seeking players for our Senior, Reserve and Ladies teams for 2009. The club is also not just about the playing team we also need members to actively take on committee roles. The AGM is possibly just over a month away and we would encourage non playing members to think about taking on a committee role for 2009 as it promises to be a very challenging year.

 

Anyone interested in getting involved with Tara can email the club info@taragfc.co.uk or ring one of the following:

Sean Faughan (07850307058) or Andy Redican (07800930388).

 

Christmas Party

Please note we planning a club night out before Christmas. Please get in touch with ideas. Some ideas just to get you started are a meal and a few drinks somewhere, 12 pubs of Christmas Tara style, pub golf, premiership match, night at the dogs etc etc.

Club Notes

On Saturday the 25th October the Senior team defeated Mayo side Bonniconlon 2-06 to 1-05 in a challenge game. It was a good run out for the team in preparation for the up coming all-Britain final with John Mitchels of Liverpool. There are no adult fixtures scheduled for this weekend.

 

All members are reminded that the dinner dance is this coming Saturday (1st November). Tickets cost £60 and the event is black tie. Anyone interested in buying tickets please get in touch with club secretary Andy Redican. We look forward to seeing everyone there and greatly appreciate the effort members are making to attend.

 

Training continues at Northolt Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.30. Those unable to attend or make it on time for whatever reason are to ring manager Joe Harte on 07958306195.

Tara Ladies in Senior Championship Final

The Tara Ladies Senior Team have reached the Championship Final for the 2nd year running and are hoping to follow on from the Men's teams sucess at the weekend.

Tara Ladies face Fr Murphys on

Saturday 25th October at 12 noon kick off in Ruislip.

All Supporters most welcome, please come out and cheer the girls on.

We will hope to be celebrating after the final in Flynns Bar in West Ealing.

Good Luck to all involved.

Tara GFC Annual Dinner Dance

We are holding our Annual dinner dance on Saturday 1st November at the Crown Moran Hotel in Cricklewood. This a special one for the Tara club as the Men will be celebrating their 75th Anniversary and the ladies their 30th.

 

It is a black tie affair and tickets are priced at £60 per person. For this you will receive a champagne reception, 3/4 course meal plus wine, live music and disco and bar till late.

 

Tickets are limited so please contact us asap to avoid missing out. Entry on night is via ticket only so please remember to bring them.

 

For tickets or further details please contact

 

Men - Sean Faughran (07850307058) or Andy Redican (07800930388).

Ladies - Geraldine Leonard (07958322943)

 

 

Hotel Info

There will also be discount on rooms in the Moran hotel if you want book them for the night can fit up to three people in a room. You need to quote Tara GAA when booking.

Double room: £95

Double/Twin Room: £95

Triple room with one double bed and one single bed:£105

Rates are fully inclusive of VAT and full Irish breakfast are subject to the availability of rooms at time of booking. Reservations 02084524175 don’t forget to mention TARA GAA at time of booking.

 

Tara Men in British Final

On Sunday the 19th October the Senior team defeated Yorkshire Champions Cuchulainns 2-08 to 1-10 in the All-Britain semi final. Well done to all involved and the final is likely to be on the 16th November in Birmingham. On Saturday 19th our reserve team was defeated in the semi final of championship by Fulham Irish.

There are no fixtures scheduled for this weekend.

Training continues at Northolt Tuesdays and Thursdays. Those unable to attend or make it on time for whatever reason are to ring manager Joe Harte on 07958306195.

Tara Men In All Britain Semi Final

The Tara Men play in All Britain Semi Final on Sunday 19th October 2008

 

Tara v Cuchullains

 

The game is being played at 2pm in Beeston Sports Centre, Leeds, LS13 4JT

 

There will be a coach leaving Willesden Green Station at 7.45pm on Sunday Morning for supporters, £20 per person, please contact Andy Redican should you wish to travel to book a place, 07800930388.

 

Good Luck to the Boys !!!

 

 

LONDON LADIES ARE JUNIOR ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS 2008

Let the good times roll...

London Ladies are the Junior All-Ireland champions for 2008 beating Derry convincingly in Croke Park on Sunday. Tara Ladies had 5 players on Sunday's final panel - Bree White, Sue Harding, Gemma Taylor, Linda Lodge and Anne Murphy. The girls put in an amazing performance on Sunday and left no doubt that they wanted nothing less than a win. Taras manager, Johnny Wilson is also the London Ladies manager and Tara Ladies have been firm supporters, and in particular Nicole Borzatti, Maz McNamee and Nuala McLaughlin organising fundraising for the team for this almighty achievement.

See below for just one of the reports from Monday's Irish Independent on the performance on Sunday of our very own Linda Lodge:

http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-football/lodge-steals-the-show-in-exiles-rout-1484893.html

Lodge steals the show in Exiles rout

London 5-05 Derry 1-11

Monday September 29 2008

FULL-forward Linda Lodge scored a hat-trick of goals as London atoned for last year's final defeat by capturing the TG4 All-Ireland ladies junior crown at Croke Park.

Lodge scored two goals in the first half before completing her treble six minutes after the break.

London, beaten in the 2007 decider by Kilkenny, captured a first junior title since 1993 as they finally got one over on Derry, who had defeated the Exiles twice this season.

Deirdre O'Riordan's goal after four minutes set London on their way and Lodge struck just two minutes later to establish a 2-1 to 0-1 lead.

Lodge was on target again after 16 minutes as London went on to lead by 3-3 to 0-5 at half-time and the Tara star netted early in the second half as London turned the screw.

Substitute Sinéad Cassidy scored Derry's goal with 13 minutes remaining to give the Oak Leaf County hope.

But within a minute Hannah Noonan put the issue beyond any doubt when she bagged London's fifth goal.

Scorers -- London: L Lodge 3-0, N Noonan 1-2, D O'Riordan 1-0, S Keogh (f), N O'Connor and AM Mohan 0-1 each. Derry: S Cassidy 1-1 (0-1f), S McCallion 0-3 (2f), K Conway 0-2, N McMullan (f), A Kealey, L Glass, S Vallelly and M McAteer 0-1 each.

DERRY -- B Cassidy; N Doherty, N O'Hagan, N McMullan; D McMaster, U Harkin, C Lagan; MA Conway, K Conway; J McLaughlin, A Kealey, S McCallion; U Mullan, L Glass, A McCusker. Subs: M McAteer for McLaughlin (19), E Doherty for N Doherty (32), S Vallelly for Kealey (32), C Doherty for Lagan (39), S Cassidy for Mullan (39).

LONDON -- R Cusack; A Murphy, S Daly, R McEvoy; L Tighe, M Jordan, N Keane; N O'Connor, AM Mohan; H Noonan, S Keogh, C Towey; D O'Riordan, L Lodge, B White. Subs: A McGillicuddy for Towey (45), G Taylor for Tighe (54), C Holland for O'Riordan (59).

Ref -- K Delahunty (Tipperary).

Busy weekend of football for all the Tara Ladies

Saturday 12th July saw the Tara Junior team play their second round of the Junior Championship against last year’s victors the Holloway Gaels.  Unfortunately, despite a relatively evenly fought out contest, Tara Juniors were unlucky on a number of scores and were defeated by a good Holloway performance 1-4 to 0-0.  Those on the side line, and also the referee, commented on how competitive the game was to watch and that the score did not reflect how even the contest was.  It was a great step forward for the Tara Junior team in their first year in the competition and they now know they are not too far away from the defending champions.

 

Sunday morning was an early call for the under 12 girls.  Accompanied by Grainne O’Sullivan and Maz McNamee, they managed a clean sweep in the under 12 blitz against Parnell-Tara’s (a conjoined team due to lack of numbers on Parnell’s part) and Tir Chonaill Gaels.  This was a fantastic achievement for the girls as they were by far the youngest of the squads, but showed size is definitely not everything.  Well done Ladies!!!!

 

The highlight of the weekend saw the Tara Ladies Senior team meet Fr. Murphy’s late on Sunday afternoon.  It was a scorching evening and the girls were equally fired up.  Playing for the first time in their new kit, sponsored by Flynn’s of West Ealing, it truly was a battle to the final whistle.

 

The first ten minutes of the game saw the ball float around the mid-field area with neither team able to advance through the defensive lines of the opposition.  It was agonizing to watch, but eventually Sinead Daly and Natalie O’Connor forced their way through Tara’s defence to put a point over the bar. 

 

Karen Togher regained possession from the kick-out and, supported by Bree White, she carried the ball up to the full-forward line and the amazing duo managed to construct a scoring opportunity and successfully brought the teams level. 

 

Fr. Murphy’s upped the pace but Tara’s matched them and, after about 20 minutes of the first half, Sue Harding & Gemma Taylor of Taras scored a couple of well taken points.  Murphys gained the lead again with a penalty conversion unfortunately conceded by Taras where at half time saw the Taras down by 2 points.

 

During the break, Johnny Wilson rallied the Taras girls and a new set of tactics were given to the players which breathed fresh life into the team.  They marched out onto the field and the first score was a goal, nicely delivered by Sue Harding, putting them ahead for the first time in the game.  With Linda Lodge moved into full-forward, the girls worked the ball into her nicely and she too notched another point.  With fantastic support from Lorraine Moran, a few more points were knocked across the Murphy’s crossbar by Linda and Bree White. With 20 minutes to go, Fr. Murphy’s began the comeback battle when Taras went one player down for a sin-bin offence, but it was the 2nd goal from Gemma Taylor for Taras that sealed the fate of this Championship clash between last years finalists and saw Taras reverse the result defiantly.  The score from the referee on the final whistle was 2.9 to 1.10; Tara Ladies victorious in the first championship round. 

 

Players: Zara Clarke, Jenny Reape, Nuala McLaughlin, Zelma Power, Jenna Ralph, Anne Murphy, Marie Joyce, Karen Togher, Bree White, Nicole Borzatti, Laura McDonagh, Gemma Taylor, Sue Harding, Linda Lodge, Lorraine Moran. 

Substitutes used: Geraldine Leonard

Player of the match:  Zelma Power (for serious work rate throughout the game)

Keep an eye on the picture gallery for more great Tara's photos in our new playing gear.

Tara Senior Men Club Notes

Congratulations to the senior team who defeated Heston Gaels in the Murphy Cup final on Saturday last. The cup was graciously accepted by Chris Donnellan who thanked the players, manager and coaches for the hard work they have put in so far this year. This effort needs to be sustained with the championship beginning in two weeks time.

It is also worth noting that the team was well supported last Saturday. The support was appreciated and we hope to see you all back for the first round of the championship in two weeks!Thanks also to Ciara Redican, manager of Kerrigans in Mill Hill for providing food after the game.
 
Well done to Ollie Coffey on becoming captain of the London Junior team for their provincial semi final against Gloustershire. 

Training continues at Northolt Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.30. Those unable to attend for whatever reason are to ring manager Joe Harte on 07958306195. Anyone needing directions can either refer to the club website or ring Joe.
 
Anyone interested in getting involved with Tara can email the club info@taragfc.co.uk, check out the website www.taragfc.co.uk, or ring one of the following:
Sean Faughran (07850307058) or Andy Redican (07800930388).

Taras 9-a-side tournament - Birmingham 2008

Saturday meant an early start for all the girls involved in the Provincial 9-a-side competition.  Up with the larks, Tara Ladies met in Murph's for a quick spot of tea and toast, sure poor Zelma hadn't a bite before she left Isleworth.  

With a squad of 17 Tara ladies travelled to Birmingham, and it was tough to decide who would play on the day.  Team selected and about 10 minutes to warm up the Tara's took on the Emerald Gaels, and in the first half it was clear the girls had not settled into the game, a motivating talk from Nuala at half time, seen the ladies march out confident, and within in the first few minutes McDonagh was knocking the points over the bar.  Zelma moved up to full forward and with great support play they won their first game of the tournament. 

 

Strong play from Karen Togher, Bree White and Zelma Power kept an enthusiastic Tara team in contention throughout with only one defeat before vying for a place in the final of the cup competition.  In their fight for a place in the cup final another tense game against John Mitchells gave witness to end to end football with small leads being regularly swapped and with keeper Zara Clarke making some dramatic saves,  it was a fortunate John Mitchells that pipped Tara past the winning line, however a place in the Shield competition beckoned.

 

Unwilling to go home empty handed Tara took on Emerald Gaels again in the shield final a game where caution took hold for long periods, regular raids by both squads were greeted by strong defense with only the occasional exchange of points breaking the deadlock.  At half time, exhausted from the heat and the previous five matches Tara Ladies knew they would have to give it their all to bring the shield back to London.  Zara Clarke again, forcing her way down the field with the support of Bree White and Marie Joyce.  The girls put every effort into the last 4 minutes to ensure the plate was travelling back to London.  A late goal relieved the siege for Tara who won the game with a score of 1.03 to 0.03

 

'Super Taras... Who are we?' was the call as the girls celebrated their second trophy of the season so far, in Flynn's West Ealing. 

 

A special thanks to everyone involved on Saturday, particularly to Anne Murphy and Sarah Mc Laughlin for driving. 

 

Players:  Zara Clarke, Anne Murphy, Marie Joyce, Karen Togher, Bree White, Laura McDonagh, Zelma Power, Liz Gray, Sue Harding, Jenna Ralph, Nicole Borzatti & Sarah Mc Laughlin

Management: Nuala McLaughlin & Maz McNamee

Honorary Emerald Gaels:  Louise Moran, Gemma Taylor & Gemma Murphy

TARA MINOR GFC

 

The Tara Minors held a very successful Under 10 blitz on Saturday 26th April in their new facilities at John Billam Sports Ground, Woodcock Hill, HA3 0PQ.  There were three Go Games pitches in operations during the day. Six Under 10 teams competed on the A pitch and five teams on the B pitch. A girl’s tournament was held on the C pitch.  All the tournaments were very competitive and very enjoyable to watch.  The Tara Minors were able to field an A, B and C team for the Under 10 matches. Tara also fielded three girls teams who played each other in the very enjoyable girls matches. The Tara team managers John McSheffrey, Daniel Gallagher-Henry, Pat Mahon, Gemma Tracey and Grainne O’Sullivan were very pleased with the performances of all our teams and would like to congratulate both parents and players. 

 

During the day Tara Under 14 also played against a very strong Dulwich Harps team on the main pitch.  Congratulations to Dulwich on a very good victory played in a very sporting manner.

 

 

The Club would like to thank all visiting clubs for attending, and participating in some very enjoyable matches played in a sporting atmosphere.  Due to the cooperation of all the day kicked off on time and finished on time.

 

 

The Tara’s have a very successful  Gaelic  Football coaching programme in five local schools:-  Our lady of Grace, St Joseph’s Hendon, St Joseph’s Belmont, St Bernadette’s and St Robert Southwell. The Club would like to thank all our schools for their commitment and willingness to integrate Gaelic Football into their schools time-table.

 

 

The Club would like to thank the many people that helped make the day run smoothly and in particular the EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE led by Alison Gartlan, Tina Tracey and Brenda Harte. They and their helpers ran the tuck shop and canteen and made sure all the participants were fed and watered. We were also very grateful to Lucia and Thomas Doyle for stepping in at very short notice to referee on the day, and to John McSheffrey, Daniel Gallagher, Tommy Kilkenny and James O’Sullivan who arrived early to put up posts and mark out pitches.

 

Minor club contact details are on this page also.

All Hail Taras newest and cutest recruit!

Tara GFC are very happy to welcome baby Cara Ellen O'Brien as our newest recruit.

Born on 14th April 2008 weighing  6lbs 4.5ozs  to our very own Catriona O'Brien and proud dad.

Catriona tells us that Cara Ellen is growing stronger every day and will be great at football as she has strong legs. Tara's would like to wish the new family all the best for the future and look forward to seeing Cara Ellen on the sidelines soon where she is sure to be mobbed by the Tara Ladies.

 

Catriona with baby Cara Ellen              Cara Ellen O

Tara Minor Board AGM 2008

The Tara Minor’s  held a very successful AGM on Thursday 7th February at The Claddagh Ring Hendon, with the following officers elected:

 

PRESIDENT    Proinnsais Redican

LIFE-PRESIDENT    Jim Moore

CHAIRPERSON    James O’Sullivan

VICE-CHAIRPERSON    Peter Gartlan

SECRETARY    Grainne O’Sullivan

ASSISTANT – SECRETARY   Tina Tracey

TREASURER    Brenda Harte

ASSISTANT –TREASURER    Mary Gallagher

PRO  Julia Naughton

COUNTY BOARD DELEGATES

Proinnsais Redican  John Cunniffe  Tommy Kilkenny,  Joe Harte,  Brenda Harte,  Daniel Gallagher-Henry,  Michael Naughton,  Peter Gartlan,  Alison Gartlan.

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE – Chairperson -  Alison Gartlan

Mary Gallagher, Julia Naughton, Tina Tracey,  Brenda Harte and Grainne O’Sullivan.

 

James thanked Sean Faughnan for all his hard work over the past three years.  Sean stepped down as Chair due to his commitments as Tara Men’s Senior Chairperson and as Provincial Delegate.

 

James welcomed the new committee on board and looked forward to a successful season.

The Board have a full itinerary planned for the year and we will be involved in planning the Tara Club’s 75th anniversary celebrations’.

 

Training for all age groups will commence in March.  Anyone wishing to join the club please call:

James O’Sullivan 077309 85022 / 0208866 4616

Grainne O’Sullivan 07748651798 / 0208866 4616

Brenda Harte 07515366942 / 0208205 9095

Tara Minor Gaelic Football contacts and training Details

TARA MINOR GAELIC FOOTBALL CLUB

Established 1967

BOYS/GIRLS INTERESTED IN PLAYING GAELIC FOOTBALL

 4 YEARS TO 18 YEARS

TRAINING FRIDAYS at 6.30 pm to 8 pm (earlier time of 6pm until summer time)

STARTING: FRIDAY 4TH APRIL

VENUE : John Billam Sports Ground.

Woodcock Hill London HA3OPQ

 

Contact Details:-

 

CLUB SECRETARY:          Grainne O’Sullivan            Tel: 0208 866 4616 Mobile: 0774 865 1798

                                                                                                Email: grainneosullivan1@hotmail.com

 

AGE GROUP CONTACTS

 

SCHOOLS COACH:            Grainne O’Sullivan            Tel: 0208 866 4616    Mobile: 0774 865 1798

UNDER 8:                                Alison Gartland                   Tel: 0208 205 9799    Mobile: 0795 0255962

UNDER 10:                              Brenda Harte                       Tel: 0208 205 9095  Mobile: 0751 5366942

UNDER 12:                              Grainne O’Sullivan            Tel: 0208 866 4616    Mobile: 0774 865 1798

UNDER 14:                              Tommy Kilkenny                Tel: 0208 830 6163    Mobile: 07976 503910

UNDER 16 - 18:                      James O'Sullivan                Tel: 0208 866 4616    Mobile: 0773 098 5022

 

OTHER CONTACTS

 

PRESIDENT:                        Pronnsais Redican              Tel: 0208 452 9262 Mobile: 0793 929 6570

Tara Senior Men Club Notes 20-04-08

Tara got off to a winning start winning their two opening Murphy Cup games. On Sunday 13th April the team beat St Joes 0-16 to 0-07 and Sunday 20th April the team beat North London Shamrocks 2-18 to 1-08. Some of the new members showed great form and combined well with the established heads in securing the wins. It was also good to see support out this early in the year.

All senior players please be advised that training has now switched back to Northolt Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.30. Those unable to attend for whatever reason are to ring manager Joe Harte on 07958306195. Anyone needing directions can either refer to the club website or ring Joe.

At the time of writing it is not known if there is a fixture scheduled for next weekend. Details of any fixture will be published on the website as soon as its known.

Anyone interested in getting involved with Tara can email the club info@taragfc.co.uk, check out the website www.taragfc.co.uk, or ring one of the following:
Sean Faughran (07850307058), Andy Redican (07800930388) or Chris Donnellan (07972308841).

Tara GFC Trip to Ireland

On Easter weekend as part of the Tara GFC, London headed back to Ireland to play pre-season friendlies against Milltown and Dunmore selects and meet with some old friends.  On the Saturday Tara played a well attended game against Mick Murphy’s home club Milltown. Tara played against a strong wind in the first half and despite winning a large share of possession went in trailing 0-07 to 1-03. Tara failed to assert themselves as expected in the second half and despite some well taken scores by Captain Chris Donnellean early in the second half went dou wn on a scoreline of 1-12 to 1-08. Notable performers on the day included David Feeley, Ollie Coffey and Darren Gallagher. On the Sunday Tara comfortably defeated a Dunmore select.

With the football out of the way it was time to make the presentations and catch up with some former members who had made the jounrney to form various parts of Ireland. The vast array of past members included Martin Lennnon who travelled over from from Athlone, former Tara manager Ollie Lynch Meath and Vivian Callaghan.

Pronsais Redican presented Milltown with a plaque to commereate the trip and there was no better man than Dunmore native Chris Donnelan to present the McHales with a plaque.

As well as the host clubs and those named above club would like to thank the following sponsors:

Gerry Boots (EU Commericals) the club’s main sponsor for 2008.

O’Neill and Brennan who sponsored wind cheaters and Bags in advance of the trip.

Sean Faughran (Streetcare) for kindly sponsoring polo tops for the team.

QUIZ NIGHT UPDATE

Well it was quiz time on Friday evening in Flynn's Bar West Ealing, hosted by the fabulous Tara Ladies. It was a quiz with a difference allright. We saw the Tara ladies put their knowledge and skills to work on various tasks in the bar, including cracker eating, impersonations and, of course, shaking that fine thing, dancing to the early hours. Oh yes there was an eventual winner of the quiz, first prize went to "Only Smarties Have The Answer" recieveing £100 and "Bernies bunch of coconuts" receiving a meal voucher from Flynn's.

On behalf of all the Tara Ladies we would like to thank everyone who attended for their continued support and to our hosts Flynns.

Tara Ladies Quiz Night

 

   

WHAT: QUIZ NIGHT

WHEN: This Friday 4th April 2008 starting at 8PM

WHERE: Flynns in West Ealing

WHY: To support the mighty Taras on their quest for glory in 2008!!!
(and to show Mastermind what they are missing , to win £100, do challenges for spot prizes,  to meet the lovely Tara ladies
and have the best night's craic)

TO DO: Bring yerself, your other half, yer  brother, your sister,  your friend, your friend's cousin, great aunt Hilda,  great uncle George RIP, yer dog and that weird one down the road that mammy said you were not to speak to!

SEE YOU THERE

 

This Weekends Fixtures - 29/30 March

   

Tara Ladies take to the field in their first League Match off 2008 fresh from their victory at the Easter Tournament last weekend.

Match details are:

Date:      Sunday 30th March - 10.30 AM kick Off
              Tara Ladies v Fulham Irish
Venue:  Jubilee Park, Kingsbury, NW9 7NE

All supporters most welcome, the team will be going back to Flynns Bar in West Ealing after the game.

Tara Ladies Triumph at Tir Conaill Gaels Easter Tournament

Easter Saturday was a hectic day by all accounts in West London, and that was only the weather, and to be fair anyone who turned to play in those conditions deserved a medal.  Unfortunately on Saturday there could only be one winner.  Tara Ladies turned out, along with Parnell's, Round Towers, Halloway Gaels and Kingdom Kerry Gaels to contest the Annual Ladies 9-a-side tournament at TCG Greenford.  Each team with put forward strong panels of players, and it was hard to tell who the winner would be from the onset. 

 

In the first round Tara's played Round Towers, and in the wind and rain.  With Debuts for Tara's from Sinead Togher! scoring to bring the Tara's to lead well at half time.  Playing against the wind in the second half, made it a little more challenging for the Tara's and Round towers made some excellent scores against them.  Both teams competed to the best of their ability, but Tara's came out the victors. 

 

This brought them to meet Holloway in the final.  As they warmed up the Tara's knew they had to work hard and concentrate to beat the Holloway who fought bravely against the Parnell's to reach the final.  They came out on the field and from the first throw it, the game was fought admirably.  Tara's captain, Anne Murphy, leading her team by example, she contested every ball for her team.  Well supported by Karen Togher they held the mid field and moved the play forward at every opportunity. 

 

Marie Joyce (player of the Tournament) made fantastic scores on behalf of the Tara's, points and goals from all angles.  All the girls playing to their strengths saw them walk away from the final winners against Holloway.  Although the score line seen a Tara's walk over, both teams agreed that this was not a true reflection of the efforts put in by Holloway. 

 

Players: Zara Clarke, Jenny Reape, Jenna Ralph, Anne Murphy (C), Karen Togher, Marie Joyce, Gemma Taylor, Zelma Power, Nuala McLaughlin, Sinead Togher, Marion McNamee, Sarah Couter. 

Tara Men Easter Weekend Trip Details

Easter Weekend Trip Details

Friday 21st March - Monday 24th March

 

Please see below for full details of the Tara Men's trip to Ireland.

 

Friday 21st March 2008

Flight FR225 Ryanair Stansted - Dublin

Flight Time 3.45pm

 

All players and Mentors travelling to be at check-in at 1.45pm No Later

 

We will be collected by coach at Dublin Airport on our arrival and will be then brought down to McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris Co. Mayo. Estimated time of arrival at hotel 8pm-8.30pm.

 

Saturday 22nd March 2008

Game versus Milltown GFC
Time (To be confirmed, hopefully 2pm - 3pm)

We will be guests of Milltown GFC after the game

 

Sunday 23rd March 2008

Game versus Dunmore McHales GFC

Time (To be confirmed, hopefully 2pm - 3pm)

 We will be guests of Dunmore MCHales GFC after the game

 

Monday 24th March 2008

Travel back to London.

We will be collected by coach at McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris and will be brought up to Dublin Airport.
Estimated time of departure hotel 12pm

 

Flight FR244 Ryanair  Dublin - Stansted

Flight Time 4.50pm

 

We need to be at check-in at 3.30pm - No Later

 

 DO NOT FORGET PASSPORT FOR PHOTO ID AT AIRPORT

Tara Ladies & Crossmaglen Fundraiser - February 2008 in Flynn's, West Ealing

  Recently Tara's had another successful night of 'craic agus ceol', to say the least.  After a competitive game against the visiting Crossmaglen Ladies, the girls retired to Flynn's West Ealing.  Both teams enjoyed food provided by Mike from Flynn's (well at least Michelle was happy) and few beverages. 

The main event of the evening was the successful race night and auction, the proceeds of which will be split between both teams.  Thank-you to all who came along to support this event, and a special thanks to Crossmaglen Ladies (specifically Martin, Catriona and the rest of the committee), TCG for the the use of their pitch and of course the staff at Flynn's for their continued support. 

Why not come along to our next event and get involved
Quiz Night (with a difference): Flynn's, West Ealing 28th March

 RACE 1 – Horse No.5

TONY BRADY
SEAN O NEIL
MARY LUCKIE
SARAH MC LAUGHLIN
MICHAEL MONEY
TIM DOYLE

SOREBACK
RATHVIEW FLYER
EMERGENCEY CALL
MY LITTLE PONY
CAN STRACH ?
WICKLOW LAD

RACE 2 – Horse No. 5

PAUL DONNELLY
JOANNE CONLON
DAVID RODERS
SHAUN MCKENZIE
ALISON NICHOLLS
PETER JOYCE

CRENKILL HILL
MID CHIMES
GAM
CHAMP KYLE
LOOSE CHANGE
GOONER

RACE 3 – Horse No. 8

MICHEAL TRAYNOR
MARTIN FEENEY
DANNY O'CALLAGHAN
BERNEDETTE FOODY
GRAINNE O’SULLIVAN
DENISE FOLEY

CAN WORK WON'T WORK
PRINTERS DELIGHT
TROT ON
ISLE OF MAN
PINNER LADY
CARE BEAR

RACE 4 – Horse No. 3

MARTIN KIEARNS
CAIN MC CONVILLE
OWEN DUNNE
KEITH HANNIFFY 
YVONNE MORLEY
ROBERT SMITH

ICE DANCE
LIVERPOOL FAN
BIG ED
DAN'S SAVIOUR
MAYO FLYER
FASTEST FOUR LEGGED FOAL

RACE 5 – Horse No. 4

FERGAL MC NAMEE
MARTIN CALIFF
AARON KERNAN
MARK SOLOMON
BRIDIE MURPHY
DAVID FEELEY
NOEL MCLOUGHLIN

M.F
TRACTOR MAN
STARBUCKS LARRY
KIWI
MOTHERS PRIDE
GALWAY BAY
STRIPEMEBLUE

RACE 6 – Horse No. 6

FIONNULA MC ENTEE
SEAMUS MURTAGH
ANNE MC ATEER
ERIN GALLON
IAN WILKO
CLAIRE MCLAUGHLIN
NIAMH AND CAIT

ELECTRIAL GIRL
TULLYARD STAR
X.RAY GIRL
ERIN GO BRAE
COCKKNOCKER
OLD MUCKER
DUMBO

RACE 7 – Horse No

FINOLA DOLAN
PADDY KING
STEVEN HOEY
ANDREW REAPE
BRIAN MCGRADY
JAMES MURPHY
THE KEEP ME UP ALL NIGHT GANG

DOLANS LEGEND
RATHVEIW BABY
CAR MAN
CHIPPY
THE PUB IS ON FIRE
HARDLY ATHLETIC
SOME HORSE

RACE 8 – Horse No

AUCTION RACE

WINNER

TARA MINOR GFC AGM ON THURSDAY 7th FEBRUARY 2008

 

We are holding this event at The Claddagh Ring, Hendon, NW4 4EA TEL NO. 020 8203 2600.   We will be meeting at 7.00 pm for 7.30pm start.  Please come and support your gaelic club.  We will be electing a new board and organising events for this year.  We would really welcome some new faces and would value your opinions and support.  Anyone wishing to volunteer help with any aspect of the club will be very welcome.  Please forward any motions or nominations by Wednesday 5th February. 

OUTGOING BOARD

Chairperson - Sean Faughnan

Vice-Chairperson – Peter Gartlan

Secretary - Grainne O’Sullivan

Assistant Secretary – Tina Tracey

Treasurer - Brenda Harte

Assistant Treasurer – Mary Gallagher


NEW PLAYERS

New players are always welcome. Age range from 5 to 18 years. We have an under 7’s group with a high trainer to player ratio, the emphasis is on fun and learning skills. The Club has grown in numbers, we are in a position to have A , B and C teams for some age groups. As a Club, we strongly believe in providing training courses for all our trainers and board members. Last year we ran a First Aid Course that 16 members attended and in the past two years 25 members have successfully completed the Foundation Coaching Course. 

For additional information please contact Grainne O’Sullivan on 07748651798 or 02088664616. E-mails to: grainneosullivan@hotmail.com

Tara Ladies Host Crossmaglen Ladies

 

CHALLENGE GAME

Tara Ladies, play host to the Crossmaglen Ladies, travelling this weekend to support their mens team against Tir Chonail Gaels.

The two Ladies teams will play a challenge match on Saturday 26th January 2007 in Greenford Tir Chonail Gaels, kick off 1.30pm.

All supporters most welcome.

RACE NIGHT & DISCO

Saturday Evening, the two teams are holding a joint fundraising Race Night in

Flynns Bar, Uxbridge Road, West Ealing.

All supporters invited to join the two teams, there will be Food for all, Race Night and Disco after, late Bar till 1pm.

Tara Men's 75th Anniversary Easter Trip

   As part of this year’s 75th Anniversary the Men’s Club has arranged an Easter Weekend trip to Ireland  (21-24th March).

 

£110 is to be collected as a deposit and anyone interested in going should contact Andy Redican on 07800930388 to book your place and make an arrangement for payment.

 

 

 

 

 

Tara Ladies Start Training for 2008

Tara Ladies GFC
Pre-Season Training

Training on a floodlight astro-turf pitch will begin on Wednesday 16th January 2008.  And continue once a week on Wednesdays until Easter when we will go back twice a week to our normal grounds.

Time: 7.45pm – 9pm

Vale Farm Sports Centre
Watford Road
North Wembley
Middlesex
HA0 3HG

How to get there:
BY TRAIN:
Sudbury Town (Piccadilly Line) (8 mins walk)
North Wembley (Bakerloo Line & Silverlink) (15 mins walk)
Sudbury & Harrow Road (British Rail from Marylebone) (5 mins walk)

BUS ROUTES: 18, 92, 182 & 245
PARKING: Spaces available for 150 cars

There are changing rooms and toilets on site.
Any problems please call Nuala on 07906985926

Tara GFC Annual Dinner Dance

 

 

Tara Dinner Dance on Saturday 10th November 2007

Tickets on sale Now!

Being held at the Corrib Rest, 76-80 Salisbury Road, Queen's Park.

Tickets are £30 each

For Ticket Sales Contact:

Ladies - Marie Joyce - 07930377764
Men - Andrais Redican - 07800930388
Minors - Grainne O Sullivan - 07748651798

Or fill in the contact form.

   
 
 
 

Tara Ladies Fundraising Slave Night

Ever dreamed of having your own slave?

 

Now’s your chance!

 

Slave Auction

 

 

Saturday 8th September

 

Doors Open: 8.30pm

 

@ The Claddagh Ring, Hendon

 

 

 

You’ll certainly get your moneys worth.

 

Proceeds go towards Tara Ladies G.F.C.

 

Tickets £5 entry
(including entry to nightclub after)

 

Fill in Contact form for more details.

 

Tara Ladies in Senior Championship Final

The Tara Ladies are in the Cara Stationary Senior Championship Final 2007, after beating Parnells 0-13 to 2-4 last week in a fantastic match to battle out for a place in the final.

The Tara Ladies take on Fr Murphys this coming Saturday 21st July 2007 at 3pm in Ruislip and would like to request all tara players old, new, come out and support them in this fantastic chance to go from Junior Champions to Senior Champions in 2 years.

Good Luck to All the Girls...... BELIEVE !!!

This weekends Fixtures

This weekends Fixtures

Important matches for both the Men and Ladies Teams, fixtures are as follows:

Sunday 8th July 2007

Senior Championship
Tara Ladies v Parnells
4pm Kick Off  - Tir Chonail Gaels, Greenford

Senior League 2007
Tara Men v Round Towers
5.30pm Kick Off - Ruislip GAA Grounds

Please come out and support the teams

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Minor Information

Friday 6th July

u14 v st brendans

At Greenford. Meet at the training pitch at 6.30pm.

Saturday 7th July

under 10 - Greenford Irish Festival 

We have been allocated a 3pm slot for up to 30 minutes. Be there for 2.30pm. Leaving Training ground at 1.30pm.

 

u12 v st brendans and v dulwich harps

 At Tir Chonail Gael Park, Berekeley Ave, Off the Greenford Road 

2pm k/o be there for 1.15pm

 

u12 tournament at tir chonail park

 11am draw. Be there for 11am.

We are entering two teams. Everyone will be played.

 

u12 tournament at tir chonail park - GIRLS GAME

1PM - U10 AND U12'S GIRLS

Sunday 8th July

under 14 - At the Harrow Under the Sky
 
The Tara U 14 team have been picked by Harrow Council to participate in their Under One Sky event at Zoom leisure - Kodak Sports ground, harrow view.
We have been allocated a time slot of 5.30pm for 40 minutes. Be there for 5pm. 
 
Sean Faughnan and Tommy will be co-ordinating on the day. If you need a lift let them know on Friday at the match. 

This weekends Fixtures

 

This weekends Fixtures

The 2007 Championship starts for both the Men and Ladies Teams, fixtures are as follows:

Saturday 23rd June 2007
Senior Championship
Tara Ladies v Fr Murphys
2.30pm Kick Off  - Tir Chonail Gaels, Greenford

Sunday 24th June 2007
Senior Championship 2007
Tara v KKG
4.30pm Kick Off - Ruislip

Please come out and support the teams.

 

Tara U12s match result 19th June 2007

Tara U12s V Parnells U12's Championship Tuesday 19th June 2007

A strong Tara U12's played extremely well on Tuesday Evening at Elthorne Park against well matched Parnells Team.  Despite the heavy rain in the second half  Tara's won 2 - 4 to 1 - 3.  Congratulations to all the players, who played to win from start to finish.

Thank you to all the supporters and substitutes who stuck it out and supported the team till the very end in the pouring rain too!

Their next Championship match will be on Sunday 24th June at 11am again at Elthorne Park against Round Towers.  Then they will be playing St Kiernans on Tuesday 26th June at 7pm at Montrose Park.

Come on the Taras!

Tara Minor GFC 1/2 Term Gaelic Football Camp

Tara Minor Gaelic Football Camp

 

The Minors will be running a Gaelic Football camp this 1/2 term at the John Billam Sports Ground, Woodcock Hill, Kenton from Tuesday 29th  May 2007 to Friday 1st  June 2007. 10 am to 3pm each day.  

 

Boys and girls from 6 to 16 years old are welcome to the camp and activities will include Gealic football skills/drills/mini-tournaments and Go-Games. All our coaches are fully qualified and include primary and secondary school teachers and full-time G.A.A. Coaching officers.  

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BOOKING PLEASE CALL: GRAINNE OSULLIVAN on  07748 651798

 



 

Match Results 19th & 20th May 2007

The under 10s fielded two teams in the go-games competition on Saturday. Both teams played very well, the A team only lost one game which was to the B team! Congratulations to Brenda and John on organising a great day out.

 

The Under 12s and 14s played challenge games verses a school team on Saturday morning. All teams played really well. The under 12's then travelled to the Thomas McCurtains on Sunday, beating the McCurtains and losing to the Tir Chonnall Gaels. We will be looking to build on our strengths for the next round.
 
On Saturday evening the Tara men played in the Tipperary cup at Greenford and unfortunately lost to the Kingdom Kerry Gaels. We fielded a very under strength team due to London commitments and relied heavily on our underage players, Of whom Daniel Gallagher-Henry played very well.

 

Wishing all the Tara boys on the London panel the best of luck against Leitrim on the 27th May.

 

The Tara ladies played the Parnells in the first round of the League. This was a very competitive game, The final result being 3.11 to 3.5. The girls are looking forward to turning this result around against the KKG Ladies in the Mary Feehan Cup on Wednesday 23th May at 7.30pm at Greenford.

Tara Minors - U 12 &14 Up and Comming Fixtures

   

UNDER 12 & UNDER 14 FIXTURES

 

Saturday 19th May

Challenge games for the U12 and U14 v the Clair School of Reading

Venue TBC but likely to be either Tir Chonaill Park, Berkeley Ave, Greenford or Church Lane Rec ground, Elthorne Rd, Kingsbury.

9.30am warm up for a 10 k/o

The Clair School have children who would like to play with the Taras, there is an expectation that all Tara players from these age groups will be there.

Please confirm attendance with Grainne O Sullivan on 07748 651798 / 0208 866 4616 or grainneosullivan1@hotmail.com

 

Saturday 20th May

U12's - Thomas Mc Curtains & Tir Chonail Gaels.

Venue - Goodmayes Hospital, Seven Kings.  2pm k/o.

Please confirm availability with Grainne O Sullivan on 07748 651798 or grainneosullivan1@hotmail.com

A panel of 20 children will be chosen from those available.

Tara Minor Club Race Night

 

Tara Minor GF Club are holding their annual family race night at Kingsbury Football Club, Townsend lane, Kingsbury, NW9 on Friday 11 May at 7.30pm.

Last years event was a huge success and was great fun for the parents and players alike.

For information on how to buy horses and sponsor races, please contact Grainne O Sullivan on 0208 866 4616 / 07748651798 / grainneosullivan1@hotmail.com .

Race night will take place after training.

Tara Ladies Race Night

     

  Tara Ladies team will be holding a Race Night:

 

  Date:           Sunday 6th May 2007 starting at 8:00pm

 

  Venue:        Bar Lula's, 50 High Road, Willesden, LONDON, NW10 2QA
                    Tel. (020) 84515110

  Contact Nuala to buy a horse or sponsor a race either by contact form
  or on 07906985926.

 

  All welcome to come along and have a bet and support the team.

  There will be a disco before, during and after the race night.

Tara Minors Training

Tara Minor GFC - Est. 1967

Boys and girls interested in playing gaelic football with a successful club

6 years and over

Training at elthorne rd, kingsbury NW9

FRIDAY NIGHTS

6.30PM TO 8.00PM

 

 

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:-

 

GRAINNE O’SULLIVAN 02088664616 / 07748651798

SEAN FAUGHNAN 02084506450 / 07850307058

JOE & BRENDA HARTE 02082059095/07958306195

PRONNSAIS REDICAN 02084529262/0773573610

First Match of the season

Tara Ladies First Match of 2007

  Tara Ladies will be taking on KKG on Saturday 14th April 2007 2pm kick off at Tir Chonaill Gaels, Greenford.

All supporters most welcome..

The team and supporters will be heading to Lula's in Willesden after the game for post match drinks and hopefully to celebrate the first of the season.

Tara First Aid Course

 

Tara First Aid Course 2007

The Tara Club held a First Aid Course on Monday 2 April 2007 at the Crown Moran Hotel, Cricklewood Broadway. There were 16 participants from the the Ladies, Minors and Mens Club.

They are all looking forward to making use of their new found skills, watch out St Johns Ambulance we will be putting you out of business!!!!!

The following mentors, trainers and players attended the course:- Joe and Brenda Harte, Gemma and Kenny Tracey, Mary Gallagher, Daniel Gallagher-Henry, Tommy Kilkenny, Peter Gartlan, Paul Fennessy, Louise Roberts, Johnny Wilson, Pronnsais and Mary Redican, Paul O'Connll, Sean Faughnan and Grainne O'Sullivan.

Easter Saturday International 9 Aside Tournament

    

 

 

Tir Chonaill Gaels Annual Easter Saturday International 9 A-side Tournament

Both Ladies and Mens teams are participating at the International 9 A-side Tournament held at Tir Chonaill Gaels Ground:- Berkeley Ave, Greenford, UB6 0NZ

The men's competition is set to start at 12 noon and Ladies at 2pm

Finals are set for 5:30 pm.

Tara Men have been drawn in Group B against:

Saint Mary's - Antrim,
Saint Peters - Lancashire 
Parnells - London

Ladies Draw will be announced on the day.

It is great day for all the family come, and there is alway music and plenty of craic in the club house well into the evening.

 

 

Tara Men Start training for 2007

     The Tara Men will begin training this Tuesday 20th March 2007 at 7.30pm, in usual training ground Northolt Rugby Club, Cayton Road, Greenford, see Training page for map of how to get there.

All players old and new requested to attend this first session and start the year as we plan to go on.

Any queries please contact Andy Redican on 07973 394477

Training will continue Tuesdays and Thursdays from hereon.

Tara Minor's Next Meeting

The Tara Minor Team Will be holding an Executive/Trainers Meeting

 

TUESDAY 13th MARCH 2007 at 8.00pm


At: The Kings Garden ( formerly Rowans Bar), Edgware Road,  Colindale. 

 

To View the new Minor Board members please go to the committee's Page

Tara Annual Dinner Dance 2007- Update

 

 

Tara Dinner Dance on Saturday 31st March 2007
Tickets on sale Now!
Being held at the Corrib Rest, 76-80 Salisbury Road, Queen's Park.

Tickets are £30 each

For Ticket Sales Contact:

Ladies - Louise
Men - Andrais
Minors - Grainne

Or fill in the contact form.

 

Menu

Cream of Vegetable Soup or Egg Mayonnaise or Prawn Cocktail

Roast Topside of Beef & Yorkshire Pudding or Roast Turkey & Honey Roast Ham & Stuffing, complimented with Creamed & Roast & Croquette Potatoes, Three Seasonal Vegetables.

Apple Pie or Cream Profiteroles with Hot Chocolate Sauce or Fresh Fruit Salad

Tea or  Coffee Served with After Eight Mints

 

TARA MINOR TRAINING 2007

TARA MINOR TRAINING 2007

 

Tara Minors will be starting training on Friday 30th March for all age groups as a warm-up.
The venue is Kingsbury Green, Elthorne Road, Kingsbury NW9.
Start Time will be 6 pm to 7.30pm to accommodate daylight.

New players are very welcome.

We will break for Easter and resume on Friday 13th April at 6pm.

Training will revert back to a 6.30pm start once summer time has kicked in.

 

Contact
Grainne O Sullivan 0208 866 4616 or 07748651798 email- grainneosullivan1@hotmail.com

Sean Faughnan 020 8450 6453 or 07850 307058   

Brenda Harte 020 8205 9095 or 07758 231422

Tara Minor AGM

TARA MINOR AGM ON SUNDAY 4th MARCH 2007

We are holding this event at The Kings Gardens (formerly Rowan Bar/The Kings Arms), Edgware Road, Colindale.  

 

We will be meeting at 5.00 pm sharp.  We will be electing a new board and organising events for this year. 

 

OUTGOING BOARD 2006

Chairperson - Sean Faughnan

Vice-Chairperson - Jim Moore

Secretary - Grainne O Sullivan

Assistant Secretary - Tina Tracey

Treasurer - Brenda Harte

Assistant Treasurer - Mary Gallagher

Men's Player Meeting

The Tara Men's team will be holding a players meeting on Wednesday 21st Feb at starting 8pm in the Claddagh Ring, Hendon.

All players new and old are required to attend this important meeting, the meeting will be short and brief so please arrive on time.

Tara Mens AGM

TARA GFC AGM has been set for:

 

Date:           Monday 5th February 2007 starting at 8:00pm

 

Venue:        Corrib Rest, 76-80 Salusbury Road, Queen's Park, NW6 6PA 

 

Nearest Stations:

 

Brondesbury Park Railway Station - 6 minute walk

Queen's Park Underground - 6 minute walk

Queen's Park Railway Station 6 minute walk

Brondesbury Railway Station - 13 minute walk

Kensal Rise Railway Station - 13 minute walk  

 

All players old and new requested to attend this important meeting.

Tara Mens Race Night

 

 

TARA Men's team will be holding a Race Night:

 

Date:           Friday 16th February 2007 starting at 8:00pm

 

Venue:        The Claddagh Ring, 10 Church Road, Hendon NW4 4EA

 

Contact Andy or Proinnsias to buy a horse or sponsor a race.

 

All welcome to come along and have a bet and support the team.

 

 

Tara Dinner Dance 2007

 
Top Table
Dinner Dance 2005.

This years Club Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday 31st March 2007 at the Corrib Rest, 76-80 Salusbury Road, Queen's Park, NW6 6PA Ticket prices TBC. 

Mens and Ladies Player of the year, Up and comming / most improved player of the year and Club Person of the year to be awarded. 

Please check the news page for updates about tickets.

All Stars Awards 2006

Congratulations to Tara Players, Conor Beirne, Chris Donnellan and Bree White who were all awarded All Stars for London 2006 Season.

 

The awards evening is taking place on Saturday 27th January 2006, in the Crown Moran Hotel in Cricklewood.

 

Well done to these players !

 

 

 

Tara Ladies AGM 2007

The Ladies AGM has been set for:

 

Date:           Wednesday 17th Jan 2007 starting at 7:30pm

 

Venue:        Corrib Rest, 76-80 Salusbury Road, Queen's Park, NW6 6PA 

 

Nearest Stations:

 

Brondesbury Park Railway Station - 6 minute walk

Queen's Park Underground - 6 minute walk

Queen's Park Railway Station 6 minute walk

Brondesbury Railway Station - 13 minute walk

Kensal Rise Railway Station - 13 minute walk  

 

Click for map

 

All players old and new requested to attend this important meeting.

London Senior Football Championship Final

Tara men take on St Brendans in the London Senior Championship final, this coming Saturday 9th December in Ruislip GAA ground, kick off 1.30pm. Winners will go into the all Ireland Club Quarter Final on Sunday 28th January 2007 against the Munster Champions. Match to be held in Ruislip.

Please come out and support the team during the match and afterwards join the team for a drink (and hopefully celebrations !!) in the Claddagh Ring - Hendon.

Good Luck to the team !!

Tara Men in London Senior Championship Final

The men are through to the Senior Championship Final after an exciting win over Tir Chonail Gaels on Sunday in Ruislip.  The final score was Taras 1 - 08 to TCG 0 - 6.  Well done to the lads and best of luck in the final.

Details of when the final will be still to be confirmed.

 

 

 

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