Louth Branch History (inc pics)

The Louth Branch was formed in 1994. From the original committee, Chairman, Greg Tipping and Secretary, Gerry Cunningham still remain, as well as many of the original members who now occupy committee positions such as : Pat Quinn, Mickey Foley, and Liam Quinn. Our first official trip took in Southampton at Elland Road in March 2004, when 33 members travelled over by boat. The match was unremarkable but the weekend was superb and many friendships were made for life.

The Louth Branch of the Leeds United Supporters club has been fully affiliated to Leeds United since 1994. There are currently 21 supporters clubs in Ireland, North and South.
The Louth Branch contains 130 members and is heavily centred around, Dundalk, Mid, South and North Louth, Co. Monaghan, and South Armagh.

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So you want to join the Louth Branch ?
Membership cost €15 Euro per member, €7 Euro per Junior (under 16), and €30 Euro for the whole family. It is a condition of membership that each member/family sell at least half of the annual draw card which is distributed to members with the club magazine in October. The revenue gained from same helps run the club for the season. Each member must furnish 2 passport sized photographs. One stays with Leeds SC, and the other goes to the member as an ID card and also he/she is furnished with a Louth Branch SC card and a copy of the Louth Branch rules. We send out on average six highly informative magazines to each member containing all the latest information from Elland Road and what is happening within the branch. The SC organises two official trips to Elland Road each season. These trips are kept as low as possible where transport to the airport, match tickets, hotels etc are all organized for each member.

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Many members travel over regularly in smaller trips. Greg Tipping will organize the hotel for paid up members and Gerry Cunningham will organize match tickets for paid up members. Match tickets are only organized for paid up members of the SC. Members must organize their own flights outside of club trips.

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Some of the games we have attended

The Louth Branch has been at Elland Road through thick and thin over the years. We have seen Champions League Semi-Finals, David Wetherall, Brian Deane and Harry Kewell winners v Man United. There were dark days also witnessing the whites lose 0-4 at home to both Liverpool and Man United and 1-4 to Arsenal. Then there was the classic 4-3 home win v Spurs and the exhilarating 3-2 victory over Newcastle. Many of us enjoyed a late Lee Bowyer winner v Anderlecht in the Champions League (see right) and had the hairs tingle at the back of our spines for the Champions league anthem before the Champions league Semi Final match v Valencia. There were dour displays, inspirational displays and Leeds United displays. The ecstasy, the frustration, the joy, the sadness. Yes it all comes with being a Leeds United fan and a member of the Louth Branch. We have witnessed in large numbers Kevin Blackwell's charges take on Wigan Athletic, Wolves, Coventry, QPR and Rotherham last season and have been present at almost every home match this season. We are Leeds United Louth Branch .

Tony Currie Night One of our greatest occasions encompassed the visit of Leeds United legend, Tony Currie for a weekend to Dundalk back in March of 1997. Not only was the man one of the "Greats" to wear the white shirt, but proved to be a super person also. A magic weekend was had by all on that occasion.

Louth Branch meets Leeds United;

In March of 2005, the Louth Branch met up with the Leeds United squad (by invitation) in the Neptune Hotel in Laytown, County Louth and made a number of presentations. Our thanks goes to Kevin Blackwell for making his squad so accommodating, particularly for the younger members.

See pics of presentation of 2005/06 player of the year from chairman Greg Tipping to Neil Sullivan, and pic of Secretary Gerry Cunningham presenting a welcome to Louth piece of crystal to manager, Kevin Blackwell, and Tony Currie having a few words in the Lorne Hotel, Dundalk 1997 watched by Paddy Kettle and Mickey Foley.

Where to Watch The Louth Branch watch all live Leeds games in Wisemans of Bridge Street, Dundalk and occasionally travel around to the other areas where our members are heavily represented, such as Carrickmacross, Drogheda and Monaghan.

Annual Quiz The Louth Branch each season organizes a Quiz where all the proceeds go to Charity. Over €10,000 has been raised and distributed over the past number of years to such worthy causes as : Cunamh (child support agency), Dundalk Simon Community, Concern and Dundalk Mental Health. These are not only great for charity but really enjoyable social nights and usually take place in Peadar McArdles, Anne Street, Dundalk. We are proud to continue this tradition of Quiz nights. It's our way of giving something back to the community.

There are members of the committee present in Peadar McArdles each Monday night from 8:30PM until 10:30PM (except Bank holidays) and all will by happy to answer your queries.

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If you want to join an exciting, innovative branch full of camaraderie and take part in club events, the Louth branch is the one for you. If you want to join solely for tickets then this is not the branch for you. We view ourselves as one of the most progressive, innovative and supportive branches within the LUSC family worldwide and will be around for some time to come yet.

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Contact Nos for Committee
Secretary: Gerry Cunningham (Dundalk) - 086/2630363
Chairman : Greg Tipping (Dundalk) - 087/2380799
Treasurer : Liam Quinn (Dundalk) -086/8834174
Vice Chairman : Pat Quinn (Killeavy) - 0044 7729397576
PRO - Mickey Foley (Dundalk) - 086/1279549
Terry McQuaid (Monaghan) - 086/8232010
Ray McCloskey (Monaghan)

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