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.

 

Premier League:  United beat Leicester City 1-0 at home on Saturday thanks to an 8min Rashford penalty. United were worthy winners, just. Neither side created much but a win is a win. West Ham away on Sunday is next in the league. 

 

Europa League: United kicked off the Europa League group stage with a 1-0 win at home to Astana thanks to Mason Greenwood's first senior goal. A United side with 9 changes from the team to beat Leicester City created pleanty of chances but could only score the one goal. AZ Alkmaar away on 3/10 next. Tickets are available for members for the home fixtures, get in touch if interested.

Match tickets: Match tickets are sold out for United v Leicester, Liverpool, Brighton, Aston Villa Tottenham and Everton. A small number of tickets are available for United v Arsenal on Mon 30 September st 20:00.

 

It has  been decided to have a Branch trip to Old Trafford for the United V Manchester City game on the weekend on 7 March 2020. Trip is open to all members and we have had alot of interest, if you would like to join us on a Branch trip please attend get in touch.

 

Fixture Changes: Liverpool have been drawn to play on Wed 23 October in the Champions League, meaning the United v Liverpool league is now confirmed to kick off at 16:30 on Sunday 20 October. Bournmouth v United is now on Sat 2 Nov at 12.30, United v Brighton is on 10 Nov at 2pm, Sheffield United v United v United is on 24 Nov at 4.30 and United v Aston Villa is now on 1 Dec at 4.30. 

 

League Cup: United have been drawn to play Rochdale at home in the League Cup 3rd round. The game wil be played on Wed 25 September at 20:00.

 

Annual Membership: Thank you to all who have joined and renewed their United membership through our Branch.

Remember, if you are planning on going to Old trafford to see United next season this is the best way to obtain match tickets.

Full Membership, which includes a pack of goodies (check out manutd.com/membership  for details) priced at €45 for adults and €30 for juniors. Lite membership, which contains a membership card only, is priced at €30 for adults and €20 for juniors.

The fixtures for the upcoming season 2019/20 are now available on the "Ticket Availability" tab above.

Please call 086 8341775 if you are interested in joining.

 

Liverpool Airport to Manchester: 

 

By train: fans can take the train to Manchester from South Parkway Railway Station, which is 3 miles from Liverpool Airport. Trains leave for Manchester every 30 mins approx. There is a bus service between the Airport & South Parkway station or take a taxi.

 Please check the time tables before travel to ensure they suit. Check out times and fairs at www.nationalrail.co.uk

Please keep this in mind when booking flights etc as this will add  time to your journey.

 

Hotel Football:  Hotel Football opposite Old Trafford offers a unique experience for all United fans right on Old Trafford's doorstep. The offer different level packages, from walk in bars, buffet package to full sit down packages including a Q&A session with a United legend. Special discount codes are available for Branch members, get in touch if interested. Clink on the link at the bottom of the page to see their website for details, upcoming packages and prices  or visit www.hotelfootball.com

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

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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Ireland West Airport - Knock: May 2016 marked the 30th Anniversary of Ireland West Airport (formally know as Knock Airport) and the opening up of the West of Ireland to many parts or Europe and visa versa. Today, regular flights depart and arrive from Spain, Portugal, Italy, Scotland and various airports in the main cities in England.

 

For members of our Branch, and Manchester United fans in general, Ireland West Airport has made our journey so much easier to get to Manchester to see United play.

With Ryanair flying to Liverpool and Flybe flying directly to Manchester, both on a very regular basis, travel time and cost has been greatly reduced.

We wish Ireland West Airport every success for the future, and we as a Branch of the Manchester United Supporters Club we are delighted to have them as our sponsor.

 

 

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.