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Louth Branch Archives 2005/06June 9th. Our annual Quiz will take place in Peadar McArdles, Anne Street, Dundalk this Friday Night, June 9th.Kick off is 8:30 PM. There will be loads of spots on the night plus refreshments served also. Please come along and support. All proceeds will go to the North louth Hospice. Latest Ticket News for Cardiff
May 19th. It's been an extraordinary week in trying to get tickets for everyone who wants to go to Cardiff. This was by far the most difficult match I have ever encountered. We set down five sets of criteria and almost all who applied in time will get a ticket. Leeds only gave tickets to Leeds Members card holders (not to be confused with Supporters Club members) and Season ticket holders. The work put in to secure the quantity we got was immense and I would like to thank Peter Sebine in particular for his help. The Louth Branch will have approaching 20 members in Cardiff. They will travel via Leeds, Bristol, London, Birmingham and ferry. Best of luck lads and please God we will be back in the Premiership by the time of our next news. For those who aren't travelling you can enjoy the match in Wisemans of Bridge Street. Marching on !! May 11th. There will be a meeting in
Peadar McArdles on Monday, May 15th AT 9 Ticket News - Please don't feel guaranteed of a ticket for Cardiff from the Lout Branch. Only Season ticket holders and Leeds Members card holders will have the first pick according to LUFC. We will do our best with the small allocation we receive but the demand will far exceed the supply on this one. Important Notice - In view of Leeds now playing Preston NE in the first match of the Play-Offs at Elland Road on Friday May 5th, our Quiz planned for this night is cancelled. There are a number of members travelling to this match. The Quiz will nou occur on Friday, June 9th at 8:30&; Also names are now been taken for those interested in attending the Play-Off Final (should Leeds get there). There is no guarantee re tickets and I stress this. For those who aren't travelling to Elland Road we will be watching both legs of the Play-Off Semi Finals in Wisemans.
Ticket News; For those wishing to attend the the Home match in the Play-Off Semi-Final let me know ASAP as these tickets are on sale now. Prices are €50 Euro. There is no guarantee of tickets for members for the Play-Off final (should Leeds reach Cardiff). However for those interested in attending the Final names are now been taken. Obviously many things surrounding this match are up in the air and shrouded in doubt but names to be submitted to the Secretary or a members of the committee asap. Play-Off Ticket News. Depending on what position Leeds finish will determine who they play and when they play in the Play-Offs. This is how it will work : 3rd v 6th (First leg on Sat or Sun 6th/7th of May and 2nd leg on 10th and 11th of May. The team that finishes 3rd will play the away leg first and the home leg last. 4th v 5th (first leg on Sat/Sun 6th/7th of May and 2nd leg on 10th and 11th of May. The team that finishes 4th will play the Home game 2nd.&; The Play-Off final is in the Millennium stadium in Cardiff on Sunday May 21st. Sat April 22nd. It was good to see seven members of the Louth Branch see Leeds get back to winning ways. By all accounts all had an enjoyable weekend. Well done lads. April 5th. The Easter edition of the Louth Branch magazine will be winging its way to your doors from this weekend and should be with you by April 11th. In this our 59th magazine since 2004 topics covered include : The Supporters Club V Ken Bates, The Play-Offs season by season, Gary Kelly 500 up, Gary Sprake, Louth Branch News, Easter Quiz time, Latest News from Elland Road, and much much more. If you would like a "Rant" enclosed please e-mail it to me by this Thursday. Look forward to hearing from you. April 4th At this evenings committee meeting it was agreed that our annual Charity Quiz will take place in Peadar McArdles of Anne Street, Dundalk on Friday May 5th. Kick off will be 8 PM. Please do your best to support this worthwile event. All of the proceeds will go to the North Louth Hospice who do unbelievable work.We are proud of our record to date with charities so please let us keep up this enviable record. March 26th. It looks like the Drogheda v Leeds match scheduled for June 18th will have the date changed. More details later when the new date is announced. March 25th Egg on my face this weekend after slagging some of our lads about not taking back the three points. Greg, Liam and myself took in the Stoke City match. Not our best performance of the season and hopefully our last hiccup. March 18th. It was a sad day today as Brendan Tipping (father of our Chairman Greg) was laid to rest. It's barely a fortnight short of six years ago that Brendan, Greg and myself attended the 3-4 thriller v Man United at Elland Road. RIP Brendan a really nice man ! March 14th.
I March 10th. Ten members of the Louth Branch witnessed an Eddie Lewis special gain us a late point v Norwich. It could be vital later on the in the season. Unfortunately, Kevin, Peadar and Peter Lynch have yet to witness a league win in four season of going to Elland Road. Please don't ask me for any more tickets this side of the summer. The word is that you guys would stop a train. March 7th. There will be members travelling to all of the remaining home games. Quite a few are booked up for Crewe Alex, Reading, Plymouth and Stoke City. There are a lot of value flights to Leeds and back from Manchester or Doncaster at the moment. If people want to travel over and back the same day there is value to be had travelling on the 9:25 flight to Leeds/Bradford from Dublin and back from Manchester that evening at 19:25 or 21:00 hrs. To catch these flights from Manchester there are trains to Manchester airport from Leeds city station at 17:09 and 17:25. If one purchases a bus special return ( which leaves you at the East stand) he/she can make this train for the 19:25 flight as long as he/she leaves straight after the match. If one wants to stay over and the flight from Leeds/Bradford is proving expensive on the Sunday, why not avail of the Doncaster airport flight at lunchtime on Sunday which usually excellent value. Trains to Doncaster leave approximately every half hour and take around 35/40 minutes. One can then take a shuttle bus from Doncaster train station ( which departs every half hour) to the airport or hop in a taxi for the 7 mile journey. If you want accommodation arranged or tickets for any of the remaining fixtures please get on to Greg and myself early. March 1st. Members wishing to buy a Leeds members card (£40 Stg for overseas members yet illogically £30 Stg for members living in Britain) will be allowed a Leeds members card for next season also, according to "Members page" in the Luton Town programme. It's still another unofficial tax in the view of the Louth Branch committee, but up to each member if he she wants to avail of the scheme. The Members card allows one apply for tickets in advance of others and is compulsory for ordering away tickets. Should Leeds reach the Play Offs this will be regarded as an away fixture. Feb 25th. Good to see John and Patrick Freeman back at Elland Road (for the Luton Town) accompanied by committee member, Terry McQuaid. Hope you all enjoyed the day. As usual "Schoolboy McQuaid" came back with all three points. Feb 24th. The Louth Branch passes on its condolences to the Oliphant family on the death of Paul's father. Paul and son David are massive Whites fans and will be taking in the Crewe game later on in the season. Feb 17th. The Official Norwich trip has been cancelled. There are already nine members travelling to this match and have alternative travel arrangements made. There are quite a few members travelling to the forthcoming Luton Town and Stoke City games also. Don't forget to avail of the different methods of travelling to Leeds. Doncaster airport have good value flights as well as Manchester and Newcastle so shop around and don't let Ryanair mug you the whole time via Leeds/Bradford . Feb 5th. The Spring edition (4th of the season) of the Louth Branch magazine was completed and posted out to members today. It will be winging its way to members and should arrive by Wednesday 8th of February. In this edition there are features on : What ever happened to Michael Bridges ?, Our Promotion Rivals, Louth Branch Quiz and Christmas draw, So you think you know Leeds United, Club News, and much more.... Sadness - The Louth Branch passes on its deepest sympathy to Mickey Foley, whose sister, Carol passed away after a long illness. Our thoughts are with Carol's family at this difficult time. Louth Branch members travel- Terry McQuaid, Paul Oliphant and myself witnessed Leeds biggest home win of the season, against local rivals Sheffield Wednesday 3-0. Best Wishes
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send our very best wishes to Anne Sebine, Beestons finest Laois woman,
and husband of diehard Pete, one of our finest members and good friend.
Anne is recovering after having recent surgery. Hopefully Pete is pulling
his weight around the house for a change and not talking about it. Get
well soon Anne and we will see you soon up and about. Next Official trip The next Louth Branch official trip will take in the Norwich City game on March 10th. €100 deposits to be paid ASAP to Liam Quinn. Further details to be announced. Flights will be booked when we are sure of Sky's intentions, but first deposits guarantee the cheaper flights. Book Now !! Next Live match on Sky Why not pop along to Wisemans on Tuesday ( Jan 17th) next for the live get together to watch Leeds versus Wigan the the 3rd round replay. Kick off is 7:45PM and all are welcome. Wisemans Annual draw
The
year kicked off in super style as the Louth Branch d For the record here is where the prizes went :; Prize Winner;Card Seller; Location 1st €250 Euro Stefan McQuaid Francie McQuaid Emyvale 2nd CD Stereo Joe Quigley;Joe Quigley Carrickmacros 3rd Sports Voucher Steven Quigley Steven Quigley Carrickmacross 4th €50 Euro John Ballantine John Ballantine Dundalk 5th Fyffes Hamper Alan QuigleyAlan Quigley Cellbridge 6th €25 Euro Sean Cunningham Gerry Cunningham Dundalk 7th €20 Euro;Owen Kearney Owen Kearney Chalrville 8th €15 Euro Gussie Hearty Gerry Cunningham Dundalk 9th Bot Whiskey John Maloney Steven Quigley Carrickmacross 10th Bot Whiskey Cath Kirk Terry McQuaid Emyvale Thanks to all of you for making our draw a huge success. Special word of thanks to Sharon Quigley who sold five cards. Please click here for information on the Leeds Utd-Louth Supporters Club History |
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22nd. 18 Members of the Louth Branch descended
on Cardiff, some without tickets. The flew in to Bristol, Cardiff Leeds
and Birmingham. We had a great occasion although we were badly let
down by a sub standard Leeds performance. The Quinns, Quigleys, Lanes,
Toners, Ardee Brigade, Monaghan Brigade and Dundalk diehards were all
there. Many were in Wembley 10 years earlier when coincidentally we lost
that final 0-3 also. It was a great occasion witnessing 50,000 Leeds fans
take over the Welsh capital. Alas a bridge too far !!!
:30
pm to update members who applied for tickets for the Leeds vs Watford
game. Demand for this match is unprescedented. I have never known anything
like it and we currently have no tickets (10
hour queues have been reported at Elland Road - see pic right).
All who have contacted me this week should attend. Absolutely
no guarantees to anyone for tickets
t's
great to hear that Leeds United will be bringing a squad to United P
ark
to play Drogheda United once again. A pity it's not Oriel Park but how
and ever. Only joking, Jim, Francie and Ben. Last time out we had a ball
and many of the younger members met their heroes (and some of the
older ones, see Pat Quinn with Deano). This game will take place
on July 18th at 7:45 PM. Log in for more details nearer the time. 
Anne
is pictured below with Liam Quinn on left and Pete on right.
descended
on Wisemans of Bridge Street, Dundalk for our annual draw and only our
3rd live game of the season. Leeds didn't disappoint as they turned
in arguably their best performance of the season in a resounding 3-0 Victory.
Some of us even had Cresswell at 6/1 for the first goal scorer. A
great nights craic was had by all who attended and our thanks goes to
Brendan Sherry for putting up a decent spread of food free of charge. Many
members went away with a spot prize under their arm also. Spot prizes
went to the following : Sharon Quigley, Ivor Martin, Seamie Agnew, Paddy
Kettle, Ray McCloskey, Raymond Brannigan, Olivia Foley, Ben Floyd, Jim
Ballantine, Paul Minogue, Joe Kelly and Celine Foley. Thanks
to Fyffes and Cooley Distillery for sponsorship of most of the spots !