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    Question Supporter Social Clubs

    Just wondering do many clubs have "social clubs" - bar with swipe card entry, annual membership, pool/snooker tables, watch live matches and videos of matches, hold meetings etc.

    They seem like a great idea and an ideal way to create and organise support and revenue as well.
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    I dont think any club would turn down the opportunity to run their own social club or bar, its just resources.

    There are a few clubs who have members bars, Bohs, Cobh, Dundalk, etc.
    The SFAI are the governing body for grassroots football in Ireland, not the FAI. Its success or the lack of is all down to them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by A face View Post
    I dont think any club would turn down the opportunity to run their own social club or bar, its just resources.

    There are a few clubs who have members bars, Bohs, Cobh, Dundalk, etc.
    It can be a great money spinner for clubs with a decent following like Derry, Cork, Bohs etc. I think a few clubs in the Irish league have social clubs. Most social clubs raise 300-400k per annum
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    Quote Originally Posted by McCusker26 View Post
    It can be a great money spinner for clubs with a decent following like Derry, Cork, Bohs etc. I think a few clubs in the Irish league have social clubs. Most social clubs raise 300-400k per annum
    300-400k wouldn't go amiss with up these days thats for use
    The SFAI are the governing body for grassroots football in Ireland, not the FAI. Its success or the lack of is all down to them.

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    Shels also have a members bar (or did - I've been in it a few times to watch other games as a guest of a member)

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    In the Irish League? What's your source for those figures?

    Quote Originally Posted by McCusker26 View Post
    Most social clubs raise 300-400k per annum

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    Quote Originally Posted by dcfc_1928 View Post
    In the Irish League? What's your source for those figures?
    Going to a game amd poking your head in the door is a good clue. (Athlone Twn. + Dundalk FC this season alone. I didn't ask for a drink (alchol))(Fear is a factor). Out of memory, Ballymena Showgrounds.
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    Ballymena, Portadown, Glenavon, Linfield, Glentoran, Cliftonville, Crusaders, Newry, Dungannon and Bangor all have bars in the club grounds. A lifeline to many.
    Say nothin til ya hear more!

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