Stanley does Sligo

harwood red · 23-03-2008, 10:48

A few of you may have heard me mention about planning a trip over to sligo, so thought I would post this to guage how much interest there might be...

I am organising a trip on behalf of the Official Supporters Club to Sligo to watch the Sligo V Cork match on the 2nd Aug. Prob going over on Friday 1st and returning on either the Sun or Mon 3/4th.

I am currently looking at options of travel and accomodation so don't have any prices as yet, and that may depend on numbers interested. I have been approached by Granada TV to take a film crew along to record our weekend away for the documentary!!!

So any ideas people let me know if you are interested

maccawozzagod · 23-03-2008, 10:52

I might have a wander along HR!

dabeast · 23-03-2008, 11:01

I know when i mentioned this to my folks (the mexicans from the morecambe game a few years back) they were interested in going. They aren't very computer literate tho so keep me posted please.

harwood red · 23-03-2008, 11:04

cheers dabeast will def keep everyone updated on what's going on, just hoping I can get a decent trip price...but it will also depend on numbers...

to fly or not to fly...that is the question

Or do we coach it over, I am going to see frazer eagle soon to see if they can help in anyway

Pendle Red · 23-03-2008, 11:06

Broached this with family & friends, really does depend on price itenary etc. but I would think between six to ten of us would definately be interested

harwood red · 23-03-2008, 11:37

due to the fixture V's cork being an 8pm ko, weird how all their matches are evening ko's, a sligo fan has suggested a supporters footy match in the afternoon, what da ya reckon??

dabeast · 23-03-2008, 11:41

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Originally Posted by harwood red

cheers dabeast will def keep everyone updated on what's going on, just hoping I can get a decent trip price...but it will also depend on numbers...

to fly or not to fly...that is the question

Or do we coach it over, I am going to see frazer eagle soon to see if they can help in anyway

Costs about 350 quid each way for a minibus over 8m long via holyhead - dublin on ferry. no idea how much a bus would cost to hire.

Flights direct to sligo currently about 100 per person but will increase each time someone books on. An alternative is to fly to Derry or Belfast International (domestic uk flights are 'generally' cheaper on taxes). Both airports about 2 hours drive from sligo.

The tricky thing with cheap flights is booking them at the right time and also you need the cash upfront for each passenger, making it difficult to give a price for anyone to go 'on a whim'. It might be worth speaking to Irish Ferries or Stena Line about the ferry options as they will probably be more flexible on numbers.

Hope you manage to arrange this I'm sure the lads out there will be surprised. From experience of organising something on this scale I wish you the best of luck it is a daunting task! If you need any help post on here or pm me.

maccawozzagod · 23-03-2008, 11:44

depends how many go, is it 2 a side at the moment?

harwood red · 23-03-2008, 11:47

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Originally Posted by maccawozzagod

depends how many go, is it 2 a side at the moment?

not if you include pendle red's six to ten

harwood red · 23-03-2008, 11:49

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Originally Posted by dabeast

Costs about 350 quid each way for a minibus over 8m long via holyhead - dublin on ferry. no idea how much a bus would cost to hire.

Flights direct to sligo currently about 100 per person but will increase each time someone books on. An alternative is to fly to Derry or Belfast International (domestic uk flights are 'generally' cheaper on taxes). Both airports about 2 hours drive from sligo.

The tricky thing with cheap flights is booking them at the right time and also you need the cash upfront for each passenger, making it difficult to give a price for anyone to go 'on a whim'. It might be worth speaking to Irish Ferries or Stena Line about the ferry options as they will probably be more flexible on numbers.

Hope you manage to arrange this I'm sure the lads out there will be surprised. From experience of organising something on this scale I wish you the best of luck it is a daunting task! If you need any help post on here or pm me.

That is my issue regarding flights as would need the money up front to do it!! Only prob with coach/ferry is the length of time it takes to travel and this may put many off... although the whole travelling can be also part of the charm if it is like a party atmosphere

I have had another request a la sligo and that is can we take the benin/boco flag...jase/sparkie???

lancsdave · 23-03-2008, 12:05

May be cheaper to go across as foot passengers and get a coach from Sligo to do any running about over there. That way you aren't paying for the driver's time away from home and the coach being booked out for all 3/4 days

harwood red · 23-03-2008, 12:09

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

May be cheaper to go across as foot passengers and get a coach from Sligo to do any running about over there. That way you aren't paying for the driver's time away from home and the coach being booked out for all 3/4 days

i see what you are saying Dave, but I want it to be the whole package and people not having to sort some travel arrangements themselves

dabeast · 23-03-2008, 12:10

Just found better flights for you at bmibaby. Flying to West of Ireland(Knock) (40miles south of sligo) cost 55quid per person

harwood red · 23-03-2008, 12:13

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Originally Posted by dabeast

Just found better flights for you at bmibaby. Flying to West of Ireland(Knock) (40miles south of sligo) cost 55quid per person

Personally I prefer the idea of flying but think it will be impossible if many want to go to get them booked and paid for.

I have found a flight direct to sligo for £75 but still need travel to manchester airport, unless that was under people's own steam!

ukcowboy · 23-03-2008, 12:34

Add Sparkie and I to your interested list please Lesley, not sure yet about Emily but best put Her down as well!!