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:  Victory over Fulham on a scoreline of 3-0 thanks to a brilliant goal by Pogba, another by Martial and a Pogba penalty, together with Chelsea's defeat at City sees United climb to 4th in the table for the first time since August. What looked impossible 8 weeks ago now seems a real possiblity, it will be still a fight but we are firmly in the mix.  Liverpool at home is next on Sunday 24th February.

    

Champions League: Ole's unbeaten run came to an end against PSG on Tues 12 February on a scoreline of 2-0. United started brightly closing and pressing PSG. However, PSG grew into the game and United, having lost Martial and Lingard at half time through injury, conceded 2 goals early in the second half. United now face on uphill battle to progress.

 

FA Cup:  United overcame Chelsea 2-0 away in the FA Cup 5th round on Monday 18 February. It was another fantastic win for Solskjear's side with excellent first half goals from Herrera and Pogba. United are away again in the quarter finals with a tricky trip to Wolves which will be played on St Patrick's weekend. 

 

Match Tickets and fixtures:

United's home fixture v Manchester City has now been postponed due to the FA Cup. No date has been confirmed as of yet for the game to take place. 

 Check out the tab above for details of match tickets that are available.

 

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 for €90.00 (normally €155.00) exclusively to Sligo Branch Members, which includes 4 course meal, drink and a Q & A session with a United Legend.

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.