Preview of Limerick FC V Derry City FC.
This Friday night March 12th Limerick FC play their first home game of the season, and what a game it promises to be, when title favourites Derry City come to town. Derrys’ opening game last weekend was attended by over 3,500 people in the Brandywell and a very large attendance is expected at Jackman Park in Limerick this Friday night. Both teams play exciting, attacking football so a free flowing is expected. Pat Scully expects his side to be more than a match for their much vaunted opponents and if Limerick FC can find the bit of luck that eluded them last week then a win for the Super Blues is certainly on the cards. Limerick FC will also welcome back Club Captain Pat Purcell from a preseason knock and should be at Full strength for the visit of the Candystripes. Gates open at 6.45pm and Limerick FC are strongly urging people to come to Jackman Park early. The game kicks off at 7.45pm.
Limerick FC are running Free buses from all over the Midwest to the game. Details on www.limerickfc.ie or email info@limerickfc.ie and Tel: 061 324563
Buses are traveling from the following locations:
Ennis (West County Hotel 6pm) – Newmarket (Hunters Lodge 6.15pm) – Shannon (Shannon Nights Bus Stop 6.25) – Bunratty (Durty Nellies 6.35pm)
Newcastlewest (The Courtney Lodge 6pm) – Rathkeale (The Square 6.15pm) – Croagh (Bus Stop 6.20pm) – Adare (Church Bus Stop 6.30pm) – Patrickswell (The Grove Bus Stop 6.40pm)
Foynes (Shannon House 6pm) – Shanagolden (The Old Stand 6.10pm) – Askeaton (Arena Supermarket 6.20pm) – Kilcornan (The Coach Inn 6.25pm) – Kildimo (Petrol Station 6.35pm) – Clarina (Petrol Station 6.40pm)
Tickets for match purchased on board bus.
- Stand €12
- Terreace €10
- Under16 €5 (Must be accompanied)
Jobs at Limerick FC
Limerick FC are currently looking for Lotto sellers on a commission basis. Full details of the following are available on www.limerickfc.ie or by contacting Limerick FC office on 061 324563 or email info@limerickfc.ie
Limerick FC Commercial Opportunities
Limerick FC are currently looking for sponsors for the new season. Limerick FC have a range of sponsorship opportunities ranging from matchday, programs, Pitchside signs, player sponsorship up to team sponsorships including Senior, A Team, U19’s, Ladies and our Academy. There are many more ways to get involved in supporting your club for details please contact the club or the commercial manager on 0857694324.
Limerick FC Fundraisers
To play the Limerick FC Lotto, log onto www.limerickfc.ie, follow the link to the clubs www.locallotto.ie pages and select 4 numbers from 1 to 36. The cost is just €2 per week and you can sign up from as little as 10 weeks to the full year. Anybody who matches the four numbers drawn each week wins or shares in the Jackpot which will have a minimum of €1,400 guaranteed this week. The next draw will take place in The Still House Bar on Thomas Street @ 8pm on Thursday night. If there is no Jackpot winner on the night, there will be 4 tickets drawn at random for €25 each. Tickets cost €2·00 each.
For full details on all club fundraisers, sponsorship opportunities, club shop, upcoming fixtures and season ticket prices log onto www.limerickfc.ie
League of Ireland Division 1 – Mervue Utd 1 Limerick FC 1
Limerick FC began their season against Mervue United last weekend and had to settle for a share of the points as the Galway outfit stifled Pat Scullys side. Missed early opportunities came back to haunt Limerick FC last Friday night when a highly controversial goal for Mervue saw the contest end all square. A scramble in Limericks six yard box was bizarrely flagged by the referees assistant as having crossed the goal line. To the astonishment of everyone inside Terryland Park, the referee awarded a goal which even had the Mervue players bewildered.
Limerick FC took the lead when John Tierney raced on to a through ball by strike partner Shane Clarke and finished in style with a confident strike low into the corner of the net. This was no more than Limerick FC deserved as they totally dominated the opening half. Two top class saves by the Mervue netminder kept Limerick from running riot as Jeffrey Judge and Shane Clarke both went very close. A moment of magic by Clarke followed as the former Janesboro player showed some quick feet and unleashed a thunderous effort which came back off the woodwork. The final action of the first half saw some neat build up play between Judge and Shane Tracey which sent the latter bursting into the Mervue penalty area. Just as Tracey was about to pull the trigger he was hacked down by a Mervue United defender, the referee however waved away what looked like a blatant penalty.
The second half failed to produce as much goalmouth action with Shane Clarke and Robbie Kelleher both coming close to scoring Limericks second. While Pat Scully was disappointed with the result, he was very pleased with the performance and attitude of his young side.
MOM: John Tierney
Season Ticket/Match Ticket Prices 2010
Limerick FC have reduced their General Admission/Season Ticket Prices for the coming season.
- Tickets Adult Stand €12
- Student Stand €10
- OAP/U16 €6
- Tickets Adult Terrace €10
- Student Terrace €7
- OAP/U16 €5
- U12 Free with Adult
- Adult Season Ticket Terrace €120
- Student Season Ticket Terrace €85
- U16/OAP €60
- Adult Season Ticket Stand €150 (All Season tickets include Club Membership worth €20)
Tickets available online on www.limerickfc.ie or contact 061324563.
LFC Academy
Limerick FC Academy are available to bring coaches out to any club for Weekday or Weekend sessions. Limerick FC Academy Coaches are also available for Functions or Birthday Parties as Required. For information on all Limerick FC training camps which will take place in a number of venues across the Midwest or if you’d like to book a place for your child then you can contact the Academy on 061-324563 or by emailing info@limerickfc.ie Keep up to date with all the news from the club by logging on to www.limerickfc.ie.
For any further Press details please contact – Joe Sweeney Media Officer Limerick FC on 0857694324 or joes@limerickfc.ie
