Welcome to the Sligo Branch of the Manchester United Supporters Club, we will update you with all the latest news from the Sligo Branch of Manchester United Supporters Club.

1984 - 2024 40th Anniversary

 

On Sunday 8 September we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Manchester United Supporters Club, Sligo Branch, with United & Ireland legend Denis Irwin and the Voice of Old Trafford Alan Keegan as our special guests.

Over 200 attendees were entertained with great stories and memories from Denis' perspective in what was a glorious period in United's history. A buffet dinner was served and a raffle, for items including signed jerseys by United legends, and a seperate raffle for a United jersey signed by the United first team. All proceeds were in aid of the North West Hospice in Sligo, with a total of €3,980 raised.

                                                                             

Branch Trip:

                                                        

Our 40th anniversay celebrations continued with a Branch Trip to see United beat Leicester City 3-0 on Sunday 10 November. We were delighted to have 36 members travel, where we were invited to take part in a promotional video for United's sponsor, Appolo Tyres. 

we all attended aa Warm-up event on the Saturday night, where we had the chance to get a photo with the men's & women's FA Cups, and to meet United legend Brian Kidd.

Prior to the game on Sunday, 20 lucky souls got to go pitchside to meet Captail Marvel himself, Bryan Robson, where he presented the Branch with a framed signed jersey to mark the ocassion.

if that wasn't enough, this was then followed by a pitchside interview with MUTV presenter Zara Connolly, which was aired before kick-off.

Sunday evening was rounded off with the group heading to a bar/restaurant for a well deserved meal.

Huge thank you to everyone who travelled, hopefully we will do it again in the near future.

                                                  

                             

Premier League 2024/25

The fixtures have been announced for the upcoming 2024/25 season

United v Southampton on Thursday 16 January - Sold Out

United v Brighton on Sunday 19 January - SOLD OUT

United v Rangers on Thursday 23 January - SOLD OUT

United v Crystal Palace on weekend of 1 February - SOLD OUT

United v Ipswich on midweek of 26 February - SOLD OUT

United v Arsenal on weekend of 8 March - SOLD OUT

United v Man City on weekend of 5 April - Sold Out

United v Wolves on weekend of 19 April - On Sale Now

United v West Ham on weekend of 10 May 2024 - On Sale Now

United v Aston Villa on weekend of 25 May 2024 - On Sale Now

 

We all hoped but didn't really believe that we could get anything away at Liverpool on Sunday, but we were very surprised. United were excellant and drew 2-2 despite been written off in advance.

Martinez fired United ahead on 52mins with an excellant finish. It didn't last long, Gakpo levelled before De Ligt was penalised for handball and Salah fired Liverpool into the lead from the spot on 70mins.

However, Amad swept home on 80mins to level it and when Zirkzee squared for Maguire deep in injury time it looked like United would take all of the points, sadly the ball bobbled to Maguire and he fired over, Zirkzee may have been offside in the buildup.

The disappointment shared after the game was the evidence that United can play well and with purpose, and that it doesn't happen each week.

Southampton at home is next. 

Europa League:

United won away in Europe for the first time in 21 months with a 2-1 win away at Viktoria Plzn on Thurs 12 December. United fell behind on 48mins before Hojlund scored a brace on 62 & 88mins to secure the points.

Rangers at home on 23 January is next.

League Cup

Defeat away at Spurs on Thursday 19 December saw United exit the League Cup at the quarter final stage.

FA Cup:

United got a tough draw to start the defence of the FA Cup, with a trip to Arsenal on Sunday 12 January.

Membership:

For those considering going to a game, ALL attending a match must be members, there will be no exceptions.

Membership is now open for next season, 2024/25. Priority for match tickets will be given to those who have renewed/bought their membership, and notified the Branch, the earliest. Check out manutd.com/membership  

Once you have renewed/bought your membership and are interested in joining our Branch please email fatighe16@gmail.com to be affiliated to the Sligo branch at no extra cost.

 

To get in touch, email fatighe16@gmail.com Twitter @mufcSligoBranch Facebook Sligo Branch Manchester United Supporters Club

 

Twitter: Don't forget you can follow us on twitter for the latest news regarding all things United at @MUFCSligobranch

Facebook: You can also follow us at Sligo Branch on Facebook

 

Branch Text Service: Regular text messages are sent to members with information regarding upcoming meetings, United fixtures, ticket available etc..

If you are a member and not receiving  these texts and would like to be included, please e-mail the Branch using the "contact us" link, confirming your name and mobile number.

GALLERY PHOTOS: If any member has a photo associated to United and would like to have it displayed in the gallery pages of this website, please bring it to the next meeting, all photos will be returned.

 

 

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For members of our Branch, and Manchester United fans in general from the Midlands, West and NorthWest of Ireland,  Ireland West Airport offers the best ways of getting you to Manchester.

Ryanair fly from Ireland West Airport twice weekly and from Ireland West Airport - Liverpool every day of the week.

For more visit www.irelandwestairport.com/destinations

 

 

Hotel Football is part owned by Ryan Giggs, Gary & Phil Neville, Nicky Butt & Paul Scholes. It is located a 2 minute walk from Old Trafford. It offers beautiful bedrooms with views of Old Trafford, a must for all United fans. Also on offer is excellemt food and drink.

On matchday, Hotel Football offer Matchday Hospitality packages  which includes 4 course meal, drink and a Q & A session with a United Legend, please get in touch if interested.

Check out hotelfootball.com for details.

 

 

The Embassy Rooms is a bar, restaurant, snooker/pool tables & night club along the Garavogue River in Sligo town.

It is also home to the Sligo Branch of the Manchester United Supporters Club.

Check it out for great food, drink & great entertainment.