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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 a 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 Man City on weekend of 5 April - Sold Out
United v Lyon on Thursday 17 April - On Sale Now
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
United earned a well deserved 1-1 draw at home to Arsenal on Sunday, and could wel have won it in added time.
Despite a poor first half, a late Burno free kick saw United ahead at the break. Asrenal levelled on 74mins, and both sides had chances to win it but had to settle for a draw.
Leicester away is next on Sunday 16 March.
Europa League:
United beat Real Sociedad 4-1 (5-") in the round of last 16, and will now face Lyon in the quarter final.
A game of many penalties, Real took the lead from the spot before Burno levelled and gave United the lead, both from the spot. The Ref gave United a 3rd penalty but Dorgu held his hands up, confirming that no foul had taken place and the Ref withdrew the decison. Burno cesured his and United 3rd before Dalot secured the win with the 4th.
If was agood perofrmance, with a numner of players stepping up, Zirkzee especially.
Lyon away on Thursday 10 April is nect, with the return leg at home a week later.
FA Cup:
United's reign as FA Cup holders is over after losing at home to Fulham on penalties. Fulham took the lead just before the break before Bruno Fernandes levelled on 71mins. 30mins of extra time couldn't seperate the sides and when Lindelof & Zirkzee had their penalties saved United are out.
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, 2025/26. 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.
OUR SPONSORS
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.