McCurtains back on the rise as emigration takes hold again

Finnian O’Dowd laughs when you mention the GAA’s residency rule.

O’Dowd is PRO of the Thomas McCurtains GAA club, one of the oldest in London, whose catchment areas encompasses this corner of the city which will play host to the Olympic Games.

“We will look into it,” he smiles when talk turns to laying claim to any of the athletes setting up camp in these parts. “I’d say your man Usain Bolt would be a pretty tasty corner-forward.”