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| Sport | Baseball and softball |
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| Jurisdiction | Ireland |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Affiliation | WBSC |
| Regional affiliation | WBSC Europe |
| Headquarters | Cabinteely, Ireland[1] |
| President | Tom Kelley[2] |
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The Irish Baseball and Softball Federation, also known as Baseball Ireland, is the governing body of baseball and softball on the island of Ireland, covering both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.[3]
Baseball Ireland is responsible for the national baseball team and overseeing the Irish Baseball League.
History
Baseball Ireland was established in 1989 to develop and further the growth of baseball and softball in Ireland. Organised baseball has been played in Ireland since the late 1990s. In 1995 and 1996, visiting coaches from Major League Baseball provided instruction to senior players and helped to form the first Irish national senior team that played in the 1996 European Championships held in Hull, England.[3]
Teams
Baseball Ireland oversees the development of the following national baseball teams:
- Ireland's national baseball team
- Ireland national under-18 baseball team
- Ireland national under-15 baseball team
References
- ^ "Baseball Ireland". World Baseball Softball Confederation. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ "Baseball Ireland Executive – Baseball Ireland". Baseball Ireland. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ a b "About Us – Baseball Ireland". Baseball Ireland. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
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