Category: Softball

Softball Leinster Division Line-Up 2021

Softball Leinster Logo
Softball Leinster Logo [References: 1]

Divisions 2021

TeamHome Field
Premier Division
BatpakSt. Anne’s Park, Raheny
TNTSantry Sportslink
Temple Bar Hippety’sStannaway Park, Kimmage
KegsWanderers RFC Club, Sandymount
Marlay MartyrsMarlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
Dodder DynamoesCDETB Sports Grounds
1st Division
ThunderboltsALSAA, Dublin Airport, Tubberbunny
Castleknock BearcatsCastleknock College
Castleknock WildcatsCastleknock College
Renegade TitansSt. Anne’s Park, Raheny
Sauce MonstersStannaway Park, Kimmage
Base DevilsStannaway Park, Kimmage
ChuggersWanderers RFC, Sandymount
Usual SuspectsMarlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
Dodder DynamitesCDETB Grounds
Dublin Bay PackersSt. Colmcille’s Community School, Knocklyon, Dublin 16
2nd Division
Ashbourne AntlersAshbourne International Baseball Centre, Co. Meath
Renegade ReappearsSt. Anne’s Park, Raheny
Thirsty CamelsSt. Anne’s Park, Raheny
The HomersStannaway Park, Kimmage (sitting out 2021)
Temple Bar HippiesStannaway Park, Kimmage
Marlay MustangsMarlay Park, Rathfarnhan, Dublin 14
Deadly SuspectsMarlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
Ingloriuous BattersLucan Centre, Lucan, Co. South Dublin (sitting out in 2021)
Wicklow WolvesShoreline Leisure, Charlesland, Co. Wicklow
[References: 2]

About Softball Leinster 2021 Season

The 2021 Softball Leinster season shall feature 25 teams: 6 in the Premier Division, 10 in the 1st Division and 9 in the 2nd Division. Marlay Martyrs and TNT make a return to the Premier Division while Wicklow Wolves drop back down to the 2nd Division. After one season as Saucy Hippies, Sauce Monsters and Temple Bar Hippies once again are separate teams. The Homers, 2nd Division Champions in 2020 are sitting out 2021 as are Inglorious Batters.

References

Logos

[1] Softball Leinster Facebook (2017) Softball Leinster Logo [Internet] Available from:  https://www.facebook.com/softballleinster/photos/a.139494852788793.30082.136509596420652/1063627193708883/?type=1&theater [Accessed 25 January 2017]

Websites

[2] Softball Leinster Facebook (2021) Club Locator [Internet] Available from: http://www.softballleinster.ie/club-locator/ [Accessed 25 January 2017]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Paul Croke, Conor Sayles and Cillian Murphy, Marlay Martyrs and Marlay Mustangs 2021.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 2 June 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved. The Logos and Photos used in this article remain the property of the organisations and individuals which own the copyright and are used here for educational and information purposes only.

Softball Ulster League Results and Fixtures 2021

Softball Ulster Logo
Softball Ulster Logo [References: 1]

Standings

SU League 2021PWLFRFRAGBPts
Brawlers22007216010
Smokin’ Aces312051831.59
Belfast Sliders211028451.07
Belfast Cubs11002530.55
Bangor Buccaneers202017462.04
[References: 2]

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
24.05.2021Smokin’ Aces12Belfast Brawlers45
Week 2
31.05.2021Belfast Sliders25Smokin’ Aces20
31.05.2021Belfast Brawlers27Bangor Buccaneers4
Week 3
07.06.2021Belfast Sliders3Belfast Cubs25
Week 4
13.06.2021Bangor Buccaneers13Smokin’ Aces19
14.06.2021Belfast BrawlersBelfast Cubs
Week 5
21.06.2021Belfast SlidersBelfast Brawlers
21.06.2021Smokin’ AcesBelfast Cubs
Week 6
28.06.2021Belfast SlidersBelfast Buccaneers
Week 7
04.07.2021Belfast CubsSmokin’ Aces
Week 8
18.07.2021Belfast BuccaneersBelfast Cubs
Week 9
25.07.2021Belfast BuccaneersBelfast Brawlers
26.07.2021Smokin’ AcesBelfast Sliders
Week 10
01.08.2021Belfast CubsBelfast Sliders
Week 11
09.08.2021Belfast BrawlersBelfast Sliders
Week 12
16.08.2021Belfast BrawlersSmokin’ Aces
Week 13
21.08.2021Smokin’ AcesBelfast Buccaneers
Week 14
29.08.2021Belfast BuccaneersBelfast Sliders
29.08.2021Belfast CubsBelfast Brawlers
Week 15
05.09.2021Belfast CubsBangor Buccaneers
[References: 2]

Match Reports

Week 1 – May 24 2021 – Brawlers 45 Aces 12 – Henry Jones Playing Fields, Belfast

In very windy conditions which made pitching very difficult Brawlers began the defence of their title with a 45-12 victory over their B team Aces. The wind not only made pitching difficult but also meant the big hitting game they had hoped for did not materialise. nonetheless, it was a good experience for new players on both teams making their competitive debut. [References: 8]

Week 2 – May 31 2021 – Belfast Sliders 25 Smokin’ Aces 20 – Dixon Park Playing Fields, Grand Parade, Belfast

Belfast Sliders won their opening game of the season 25-20 versus Aces in a fun game with great Bank Holiday weather for the occasion. [References: 9-11]

Week 2 – May 31 2021 – Brawlers 27 Bangor Buccaneers 4 – Henry Jones Playing Fields, Belfast.

Brawlers went to 2-0 with a 27-4 victory at home to Bangor Buccaneers, playing a tight defence to restrict the Bucs to just the four runs. The weather was fantastic and the Brawlers were brilliant with their hitting and fielding. The Bucs, however, made some great catches so they were happy with their progress against the defending Champions. [Reference: 11-12]

Week 3 – June 7 2021 – Belfast Sliders 3 Belfast Cubs 25 – Dixon Park Playing Fields, Grand Parade, Belfast

Belfast Cubs finally swung into action in week 3 of the 2021 SU season and playing a patient game against a new pitcher in his first season at the plate for near neighbours Belfast Sliders they took a 7-1 lead in the second innings. A strong defensive display meant the Cubs were not in the field too long as they put up 5 shutout innings and added two more big innings in the fourth (8 runs) and the sixth (6 runs). Cubs shortstop Chris won the MVP as they won 25-3 (Most Valuable Player Award). [Reference: 13-14]

About Softball Ulster and the SU League 2021 Season

Softball Ulster was founded in 2007 as a Provincial League within Softball Ireland. It played its first season in 2008 and 2021 will be its 14th season. It comprises 5 teams from 4 clubs, the same as in 2020, with each team playing the other twice – once home and once away for an 8 game season. 4 of the five teams are based in Belfast with the fifth, Bangor Buccaneers, based in the North Down town of that name.

Home venues

TeamVenue
Bangor BuccaneersBloomfield Playing Fields, Bangor, North Down
Belfast CubsStrandtown Primary School, Belfast / Spafield, Holywood, Co. Down
Belfast SlidersDixon Park Playing Fields, Grand Parade, Belfast
BrawlersHenry Jones Playing Fields. Belfast
Smokin’ AcesHenry Jones Playing Fields. Belfast
[References: 2]

Images:

[1] Twitter Softball Ulster Account (2017) Softball Ulster Logo [Internet] Available from: https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/606817177379958785/E6QIL96s.png [Accessed 27 May 2017]

Websites

[2] Softball Ulster (2021) Softball Ulster Standings (2021) [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/table/league-standings-2021/ [Accessed 24 August 2020][Last Accessed 18 September 2020]

[3] Softball Ulster (2021) Bangor Buccaneers [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/team/bangor-bucs/ [Accessed 31 May 2021]

[4] Softball Ulster (2021) Belfast Cubs [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/team/belfast-cubs/ [Accessed 31 May 2021]

[5] Softball Ulster (2021) Belfast Sliders [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/team/belfast-sliders/ [Accessed 31 May 2021]

[6] Softball Ulster (2021) Brawlers [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/team/belfast-brawlers/ [Accessed 31 May 2021]

[7] Softball Ulster (2021) Smokin’ Aces [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/team/smokin-aces/ [Accessed 31 May 2021]

Social Media

[8] Belfast Softball Club Facebook (2021)Post, May 24, 2021 at 11:20 PM: [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/BelfastSoftball/posts/4298284710205799 [Accessed 31 May 2021]

[9] Belfast Sliders Softball Club Facebook (2021) Post, 31 May 2021 at 09:24 PM [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/belfastsliders/photos/a.10152314741249618/10159158235114618/ [Accessed 1 June 2021]

[10] The Baseline – Irish Softball Community Facebook Page (2021) Post by Montana Pequinita, May 31, 2021 at 10:00 PM [Internet] Available from: [Accessed 1 June 2021]

[11] Belfast Softball Club Facebook (2021)Post, May 31, 2021 at 11:20 PM: [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/BelfastSoftball/posts/4319521231415480 [Accessed 1 June 2021]

[12] Bangor Buccaneers (2021) Post, May 31, 2021 at 09:42 PM [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/BangorBuccaneers/posts/2039365389538493 [Accessed 1 June 2021]

[13] Belfast Cubs Softball Team Facebook (2021) Post, June 7, 2021 at 10:46 PM [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/BelfastCubs/posts/2294527547344638 [Accessed 18 June 2021]

Websites

[14] Belfast Sliders Softball Club (2021) Sliders v Cubs Game 4 [Internet] Available from: http://belfastsliders.co.uk/event/sliders-vs-cubs-4/ [Accessed 18 June 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Andrew Craven, Belfast Sliders

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Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 18 June 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

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Irish Baseball and Softball Federation Ladies Fastpitch 2000

Irish Baseball & Softball Federation Logo [Reference: 1]

Ladies Fastpitch Teams

PositionTeam 1PositionTeam 2
PitcherSamantha RobinsonPitcherLinda Davies/Janet Mogerly
CatcherAnn KellyCatherLinda Scannell
1st BaseBrid Horan1st BaseGayle Trower
2nd BasePaula Davies2nd BaseOonagh Hartley
3rd BaseEmer (Bat Pak)3rd BaseCaitriona (Hookers)
Short StopCarol O’TooleShort StopKeely Wynne
Out FieldEmer (Flyer)Out FieldEithne Robinson
Out FieldBronagh RumgayOut FieldAnn Carty
Out FieldHelen ReddyOut FieldOlwen Barrett
ExtrasAevanne JoyceExtrasAnn Murphy
Niamh O’GormanDebbie Penney
Mya SmithDeirdre Walsh
Elaine FinnertySinead Murphy
Triona O’NeillSusan Nolan
[References: 2]

Report

Two Ladies Fastpitch Teams were set up in 2000 by the Leinster Softball Association branch of the Irish Baseball & Softball Federation. With an aim of entering the Olympics (Women’s Fastpitch was an Olympic Sport) it was a step up from the Female Slowpich League which had been running since 1997. The Women’s International Fastpitch Team entered the Canada Cup in 2002 (see Fastpitch Softball Page).

About Fastpitch Softball

Fastpitch Softball is Women’s Baseball – there are 9 players on a Fastpitch Team (Like Baseball and unlike Co-Ed Slowpitch Softball which has 10 players per team with an extra player in the outfield,

References

Images

[1] GeoCities – Dublin Bay Packers (1999) Irish Baseball and Softball Federation Logo[Internet] Available from: http://www.geocities.ws/dbpackers/images/ibsf_logo_99.jpg [Accessed 17 August 2017]

Internet Archive

[2] IBSF Wayback Machine (1999) LSA Ladies League: Fastpitch [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/19991128071314/http://ibsf.ie:80/All_female.htm#Schedule[Accessed 28 September 2018]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Marie Fogarty, M&Ms

About this document

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Eirball | Irish North American & World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 28 February 2021

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Softball Ireland Intervarsities Winners 2001-2011

Softball Ireland Logo
Softball Ireland Logo [References: 1]

Winners 2001-2011

SeasonLeg 1Leg 2Leg 3Overall
2001UCCN/AN/AUCC
2001-02UCDN/AN/AUCD
2002-03UL 1N/AN/AUL
2003-04UCDUL 1UL 55sUL
2004-05UCD Yellow JacketsUCDUL 55sUCD
2005-06UL Ori GinalsUL 55sUCDUL
2006-07Limerick Ori GinalsLimerick Ori GinalsOri Ginals ?
2007-08
2008-09Limerick Ori Ginals
2009-10UL 55sUL 55s
2010-11Limerick Ori GinalsUCD 1
[References: 2-25]

Report

The first ever Irish Softball Association Intervarsities were held in 2001. University College Cork won the single Leg tournament, after which it was dominated by University of Limerick and University College Dublin teams. For the first three years in was a single leg tournament with UCD winning in 2002 and UL in 2003. From then on it was played as a three-leg tournament over November, March and April of each College Year. UL won the overall title in 2003-04 and 2005-06, either side of a UCD triumph. In 2006-07 it was Limerick Ori Ginals, not strictly a College side, but who entered the Intervarsities along with Galway Tribes for the next five years. Other Universities entering included Trinity College Dublin in 2001 and in 2015-16 Sons of Pitches won a Tournament in Limerick involving RCSI, UCD, and a combined UCD/Limerick/Tullamore team.

UCD Softball Club in 2007-08 [References: 28][Picture Credit: UCD]

References

Logos

[1] Softball Ireland (2014) Softball Ireland Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.softball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/SoftballIreland_MainRetina.png [Accessed 7 March 2017]

Websites 2001

[2] UCD Softball Club (2005) History 2001 [Internet] Available from: http://www.ucd.ie/softball/old/history2001.htm [Accessed 14 November 2018]

Wayback Machine 2001

[3] IBSF Wayback Machine (2001) Irish Softball Reports Page [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20010911170011/http://www.ibsf.ie/isareports.htm [Accessed 23 February 2021

Internet Archive 2001-02

[4] Wayback Machine – Softball Ireland (2002)UCD win 2002 Intervarsities [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20020806143438/http://www.softball.ie/ [Accessed 4 December 2017]

Websites 2001-02

[5] UCD Softball Club (2005) History 2002 [Internet] Available from: http://www.ucd.ie/softball/old/history2002.htm [Accessed 14 November 2018]

Internet Archive 2002-03

[6] Wayback Machine – Softball Ireland (2003)Waterford Institute of Technology – Round 1 Intervarsity Championships [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20031207135938/http://www.softball.ie/intervarsity.htm [Accessed 4 December 2017]

[7] Irish Softball Association (2004) Intervarsity 2003/2004 Season [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20040904153731/http://www.softball.ie:80/intervarsity.htm [Accessed 12 December 2018]

Websites 2003-04

[8] University of Limerick Softball Club (2004) An Focal Week 6, Sem 2, Edition 10 | Softball Club First Team Romp Through opposition | U.L.(2) Produce Solid Performce in ‘Varsities | Bad News Bears Sighting in Ireland [Internet] Available from: http://www.skynet.ie/~softball/ucdiv.shtml [Accessed 12 December 2018]

[9] UCD Softball Club (2005) History 2003 [Internet] Available from: http://www.ucd.ie/softball/old/history2003.htm [Accessed 14 November 2018]

Internet Archive 2004-05

[10] Irish Softball Association (2005) Intervarsity 2004/2005 Season [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20050413025626/http://www.softball.ie:80/intervarsity.htm [Accessed 12 December 2018]

[11] UCD Softball Club eTeamz (2005) UCD – 2004-2005 Standings [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20050506035622/http://eteamz.active.com/ucdsoftball/standings/ [Accessed 8 February 2021]

Websites 2004-05

[12] UCD Softball Club (2005) History 2005 [Internet] Available from: http://www.ucd.ie/softball/old/history2004.htm [Accessed 14 November 2018]

[13] UCD Softball Club eTeamz (2005) UCD win Home IVs [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20050514205403/http://eteamz.active.com/ucdsoftball/news/index.cfm?id=2781194&cat=0 [Accessed 9 February 2021]

[14] UCD Softball Club eTeamz (2005) Limerick make clean sweep in Final Intervarsity Weekend [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20050506042346/http://eteamz.active.com/ucdsoftball/news/index.cfm?id=2810405&cat=0 [Accessed 8 February 2021]

Websites 2005-06

[15] University of Limerick Softball Club (2005) 2005 Intervarsities [Internet] Available from: http://www.skynet.ie/~softball/2005iv.shtml [Accessed 10 March 2018]

[16] UCD Softball Club (2005) History 2005 [Internet] Available from: http://www.ucd.ie/softball/old/history2005.htm [Accessed 14 November 2018]

Websites 2006-07

[17] Softball Ireland (2014) Softball Ireland Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.softball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/SoftballIreland_MainRetina.png [Accessed 7 March 2017]

[18] UCD Softball (2007) News [Internet] Available from: http://www.ucd.ie/softball/old/news.htm [Accessed 14 November 2018]

Internet Archive 2006-07

[19] Wayback Machine – Softball Ireland (2007) INTERVARSITY SOFTBALL [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20071118173441/http://www.softball.ie/league.php?scriptName=LEAGUEINFO&leagueID=9837&leagueInfoID=25922 [Accessed 4 December 2017]

Websites 2007-08

[20] Galway Tribes Softball Club (2008) UL Intervarsity 2008 [Internet] Available from: http://galwaysoftball.blogspot.ie/2008/ [Accessed 7 May 2018]

Websites 2008-09

[21] Galway Softball (2009) UL Intervarsity – Galway win Bowl Trophy [Internet] Available from: http://galwaysoftball.blogspot.ie/2009/03/ul-intervarsity-review-galway-win-bowl.html [Accessed 26 August 2017]

Internet Archive 2009-10

[22] Wayback Machine – Softball Ireland (2011)Intervarsity Softball [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20110721132613/http://www.softball.ie/competitions-iv.htm [Accessed 5 April 2017]

Websites 2010-11

[23] Galway Softball (2010) Galway IV Nov 2010 Review… Plate Champions [Internet] Available from: http://galwaysoftball.blogspot.ie/2010/11/galway-iv-nov-2010-review-plate.html [Accessed 26 August 2017]

[24] Galway Softball (2011) Limerick Intervarsity April 9/10 2011 Review [Internet] Available from: http://galwaysoftball.blogspot.ie/2011/04/ [Accessed 7 May 2018]

Internet Archive General History 2000-2005

[25] UCD Softball Club E-Teamz Wayback Machine (2005) History [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20050504051138/http://eteamz.active.com/ucdsoftball/news/index.cfm?cat=257328 [Accessed 8 February 2021]

Websites 2015-16

[26] Softball Ireland (2015) UL Campus Hosts Limerick Softball Tournament [Internet] Available from: http://www.softball.ie/ul-campus-hosts-limerick-softball-tournament/ [Accessed 1 June 2018]

Social Media 2015-16

[27] RCSI Softball (2015) Post October 22, 2015 [Internet] Available from: http://www.facebook.com/rcsisoftball/posts/942194045856941 [Accessed 1 June 2018]

Images

[28] Picture Credit: [2] UCD Wayback Machine (2020) 2007/2008 Squad for Waterford Intervarsity Competition [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20200407134000im_/https://www.ucd.ie/softball/old/photos/WIT0708/Squad.jpg [Accessed 23 February 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Declan Burke, UCD Softball and Limerick.

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Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American & World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 24 February 2021

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Leinster Softball Association Women’s Slowpitch League 2002

Irish Baseball and Softball Federation Logo [References: 1]

Standings 2002

 PWLFrfRFRAPts
Marlay (C)7700  21
Bongo6420  14
Zippy5320  11
Bray7160  9
She Devils7151  8
Reference: [4]

Note: Table after 3 of 4 Rounds

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
25.05.2002Bray8Bongo23
25.05.2002Zippy4Marlay17
25.05.2002Marlay8She Devils5
25.05.2002Bongo8Zippy5
25.05.2002Bray1Marlay24
25.05.2002She Devils0 #Zippy7
Week 2
06.2002 ?Bray5Marlay20
06.2002 ?She Devils8Zippy12
06.2002 ?She Devils5Bray6
06.2002 ?Marlay3Bongo2
06.2002 ?Zippy23Bray4
06.2002 ?Bongo5She Devils3
Week 3
27.07.2002She Devils10Bray9
27.07.2002Marlay5Bongo3
27.07.2002Marlay9She Devils4
27.07.2002BongopZippyp
27.07.2002Bray9Bongo13
27.07.2002ZippypMarlayp
Week 4
24.08.2002ZippyBray
24.08.2002BongoShe Devils
[References: 2

Report

After taking a break in 2001 the Women’s Slowpich League returned in 2002 with new teams Zippy, Bray and Bongo, as well as Marlay and She Devils, returning from 2000. Marlay again won the League, winning all seven games, with one gamde postponed. Bongo (4-2) and Zippy (3-2) were vying for second place with one weekend left to play, then Bray were fourth on 1-6 and She Devils (1-5, with one forfeit) making up the five team league. Following this, the last season of the Women’s Slowpitch League, a number of the Women expressed interest in forming Fastpitch Teams, and two were set up.

References

Images

[1] GeoCities – Dublin Bay Packers (1999) Irish Baseball and Softball Federation Logo[Internet] Available from: http://www.geocities.ws/dbpackers/images/ibsf_logo_99.jpg [Accessed 17 August 2017]

Internet Archive

[2] Softball Ireland – Wayback Machine (2002) Women’s Slowpitch League [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20020908110412/http://www.softball.ie/leinster/womens_slowpitch/index.htm [Accessed 4 December 2017]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Marie Fogarty, M&Ms

About this document

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Eirball | Irish North American & World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 23 February 2021

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Dublin Bay Challenge Series 1998

Dublin Bay Softball Club Logo [References: 1]

Final Standings

DBCS 1998PWLW/ORFRAPts
Fallen Angels (C)220043246
Dublin Bay Packers211030394
Indigo Icons202040502
Pigs in Space0000000
[References: 2]

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
08.1998Dublin Bay Packers27Indigo Icons19
08.1998Indigo Icons21Fallen Angels23
09.1998Fallen Angels20Dublin Bay Packers3
[References: 2]

Report

Indigo Icons played in their first competitive Softball outing during August 1998 in the Dublin Bay Challenge Series, matching up quite well against Dublin Bay Packers, losing 27-19 after six innings to a team that had been playing League Softball for three years. They followed this up with a narrow 21-23 loss to Fallen Angels. In September the Fallen Angels wrapped up the Weekend League Series in the decider with Dublin Bay Packers, triumphing 20-3. The Dublin Bay Challenge Series was a Weekend Softball League that was intended to feature four teams, but Pigs in Space pulled out before the start.

References

Images

[1] Dublin Bay Softball Club Geocities / Wayback Machine (1999) Lghthous [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/19991013032724im_/http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Bleachers/1252/images/Lghthous.jpg [Accessed 23 February 2021]

Internet Archive

[2] Dublin Bay Softball Club Geocities (1999) The 1998 Dublin Bay Challenge Series [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/19991013032724/http://www.geocities.com:80/Colosseum/Bleachers/1252/98dbleag.html [Accessed 23 February 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Jonathan Spielberg.

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Eirball | Irish North American & World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 23 February 2021

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Leinster Softball Association Gemstorm Winter League 1999-2000

Irish Baseball and Softball Federation Logo [References: 1]
Irish Baseball and Softball Federation Logo [References: 1]

League Standings (After 2 of 5 Rounds)

LSA Gemstorm Winter League 1999-2000PWLW/OPts
Cougars431017
Lions431017
Cheetahs431017
Panthers413011
Leopards413011
Pumas41127
[References: 2]

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1Marlay Park, Rathfarnham
05.12.1999Cougars15Lions14
05.12.1999Panthers16Pumas2
05.12.1999Leopards2Cheetahs22
05.12.1999Panthers1Cougars10
05.12.1999Pumas9Leopards7
05.12.1999Cheetahs12Lions8
Week 2ALSAA, Old Airport Road
09.01.2000Cougars7Cheetahs26
09.01.2000Leopards11Panthers10
09.01.2000Lions7Pumas0 #
09.01.2000Pumas0 #Cougars7
09.01.2000Lions19Leopards17
09.01.2000Cheetahs10Panthers8
Week 3Marlay Park, Rathfarnham
06.02.2000CougarsLeopards
06.02.2000LionsPanthers
06.02.2000CheetahsPumas
06.02.2000LionsCougars
06.02.2000PumasPanthers
06.02.2000CheetahsLeopards
Week 4Malahide Castle or St. Anne’s
05.03.2000CougarsPanthers
05.03.2000LeopardsPumas
05.03.2000LionsCheetahs
05.03.2000CheetahsCougars
05.03.2000PanthersLeopards
05.03.2000PumasLions
Week 5Corkagh Park, Clondalkin
02.04.2000CougarsPumas
02.04.2000LeopardsLions
02.04.2000PanthersCheetahs
02.04.2000LeopardsCougars
02.04.2000PanthersLions
02.04.2000PumasCheetahs
[References: 2-3]

Report

While the Women’s Slowpitch League took a break for 2000, the Leinster Softball Association replaced it as the Weekend League with the Gemstorm-sponsored Co-Ed Winter League, which ran for three seasons. The 1999-2000 Winter League was a close race after 2 of 5 rounds with Cougars, Lions and Cheetahs all posting 3-1 Wins-Losses Records. Panthers, Leopards and Pumas all had one win each, with Pumas forfeiting their Week 2 matches.

References

Images

[1] GeoCities – Dublin Bay Packers (1999) Irish Baseball and Softball Federation Logo[Internet] Available from: http://www.geocities.ws/dbpackers/images/ibsf_logo_99.jpg [Accessed 17 August 2017]

Internet Archive

[2] IBSF – Wayback Machine (2000) Welcome to the Gemstorm Winter League [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20000209131836/http://ibsf.ie:80/WinterLeague_1999.htm [Accessed 10 August 2017]

[3] Oddsox – Wayback Machine (2000) 1999 | LSA 1999/2000 Co-Ed Winter League [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20001204203200/http://www.oddsox.ie [Accessed 26 December 2017]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Chelle.

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Leinster Softball Association Ladies League 1999

Irish Baseball and Softball Federation Logo [Reference: 1]

Female Slowpitch League 1999

 PWLFrfRFRAPts
M&Ms (C)10910  47
Easyriders10820  44
Dolly Birds10550  35
Brazen Hussies10550  35
She Devils10262  22
Firebirds10181  21
Reference: [3]

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1Marlay Park, Rathfarnham
23.05.1999M&Ms18Brazen Hussies11
23.05.1998She Devils14Dolly Birds13
23.05.1998Easyriders25Firebirds15
23.05.1999She Devils0M&Ms16
23.05.1999Dolly Birds16Easyriders25
23.05.1999Firebirds5Brazen Hussies32
Week 2St. Anne’s Park, Raheny
27.06.1999M&Ms28Firebirds7
27.06.1999Easyriders10She Devils9
27.06.1999Brazen Hussies3Dolly Birds5
27.06.1999Dolly Birds9M&MS15
27.06.1999Brazen Hussies17Easyriders9
27.06.1999Firebirds9She Devils14
27.06.1999M&Ms14Easyriders8
27.06.1999Brazen Hussies15She Devils5
27.06.1999Firebirds0 #Dolly Birds7
Week 3St. Benildus, Stillorgan
14.06.1999Brazen Hussies18M&Ms22
14.06.1999Dolly Birds7She Devils0 #
14.07.1999Firebirds3Easyriders43
14.07.1999M&Ms7She Devils0 #
14.07.1999Easyriders39Dolly Birds7
14.07.1999Brazen Hussies38Firebirds5
Week 4Terenure College
15.08.1999Firebirds0M&Ms10
15.08.1999She Devils37Easyriders0
15.08.1999Dolly Birds9Brazen Hussies6
15.08.1999M&Ms14Dolly Birds9
15.08.1999Easyriders5Brazen Hussies1
15.08.1999She Devils6Firebirds16
15.08.1999Easyriders10M&Ms4
15.08.1999She Devils4Brazen Hussies27
15.08.1999Dolly Birds13Firebirds5
[References: 2-3]

Report

Marlay Martyrs’ Female Team, the M&Ms again won the Leinster Softball Association Ladies League in 1999, although this time they were pushed all the way by new team Easyriders, who finished just one win, and three points behind the M&Ms.

Easyriders became the second ever team to beat the team from Marlay Park in Rathfarnham when defeating them 10-4 on the last round of play, although by then the M&Ms had wrapped up the title. It was a loss to Brazen Hussies (who in 1997 were the only other team to ever win against the M&Ms), by the narrowest of margins (10-9) which in the end cost the Easyriders a share of first place. Brazen Hussies finished in mid-table with five wins from 10.

The Eadyriders were among a trio of teams who replaced the Oddsox Nonads, Foxy Sluggers and AIB Loan Homers Lisa from 1998 – the other two new teams were Dolly Birds (5-5, 35 Points), and Firebirds (1-8, 1 Forfeit, 21 Points). She Devils were the other team to return from the previous year, finishing 2-8 (22 Points).

References

Images

[1] GeoCities – Dublin Bay Packers (1999) Irish Baseball and Softball Federation Logo[Internet] Available from: http://www.geocities.ws/dbpackers/images/ibsf_logo_99.jpg [Accessed 17 August 2017]

Internet Archive

[2] IBSF Wayback Machine (1999) LSA Ladies League: The 1999 Ladies League Schedule [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/19991128071314/http://ibsf.ie:80/All_female.htm#Schedule[Accessed 28 September 2018]

[3] Oddsox – Wayback Machine (2000) 1999 | Female Slowpitch League [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20001204203200/http://www.oddsox.ie [Accessed 26 December 2017

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Marie Fogarty, M&Ms

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Leinster Softball League Female Division 1998

Irish Baseball and Softball Federation Logo [References: 1]

Final Standings 1998

 PWLFrfRFRAPts
M&Ms (C)101000  30
Brazen Hussies10730  24
Oddsox Nonads10550  20
Foxy Sluggers10343  13
AIB Loan Homers Lisa10244  10
She Devils10235  9
Reference: [2]

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
18.06.1998She Devils1M&Ms15
18.06.1998Brazen Hussies14Foxy Sluggers3
18.06.1998Loan Homers Lisa25Oddsox Nonads28
Week 2
25.06.1998She Devils9Brazen Hussies8
25.06.1998M&Ms7Loan Homers Lisa0 #
25.06.1998Oddsox Nonads16Foxy Sluggers17
Week 3
02.07.1998M&Ms7Foxy Sluggers0 #
02.07.1998Loan Homers Lisa21She Devils20
02.07.1998Brazen Hussies7Oddsox Nonads0 #
Week 4
09.07.1998Foxy Sluggers14She Devils13
09.07.1998Loan Homers Lisa2Brazen Hussies6
09.07.1998Oddsox Nonads4M&Ms13
Week 5
16.07.1998Brazen HussiesLM&MsW
16.07.1998Foxy Sluggers2Loan Homers Lisa12
16.07.1998She Devils0 #Oddsox Nonads7
Week 6
16.07.1998M&Ms7She Devils0 #
16.07.1998Foxy Sluggers12Brazen Hussies36
16.07.1998Oddsox Nonads45Loan Homers Lisa21
Week 7
30.07.1998Brazen Hussies7She Devils0 #
30.07.1998Loan Homers Lisa4M&Ms27
30.07.1998Foxy Sluggers0 #OddsoxNonads7
Week 8
06.08.1998Foxy Sluggers0M&Ms29
06.08.1998She Devils7Loan Homers0 #
06.08.1998Oddsox Nonads11Brazen Hussies17
Week 9
13.08.1998She Devils0Foxy Sluggers0
13.08.1998Brazen Hussies7Loan Homes Lisa0 #
13.08.1998M&Ms14Oddsox Nonads6
Week 10
27.08.1998M&MsWBrazen HussiesL
27.08.1998Loan Homers Lisa0 #Foxy SluggersW
27.08.1998Oddsox Nonads7She Devils0 #
[References: 2]

Report

M&Ms – the Female Team of Marlay Martyrs – won the second Leinster Softball League Female Division title in 1998 with 10 wins from 10 games. They wrapped up the Championship in Week 9 with a 14-6 victory over Oddsox Nonads, who finished third, before ending the season with a 100% record with a defeat of nearest challengers Brazen Hussies, who finished second on 7-3 (24 Points). Foxy Sluggers (13 Points, 3-4 and 3 forfeits), AIB Loan Homers Lisa (10 Points, 2-4-4) and She Devils (9 Points, 2-3-5) were the other three teams in the six team Weekend League.

References

Images

[1] GeoCities – Dublin Bay Packers (1999) Irish Baseball and Softball Federation Logo[Internet] Available from: http://www.geocities.ws/dbpackers/images/ibsf_logo_99.jpg [Accessed 17 August 2017]

Internet Archive

[2] Oddsox – Wayback Machine (2000) 1998 | Female Division [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20001204203200/http://www.oddsox.ie [Accessed 26 December 2017

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Marie Fogarty, M&Ms

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West Coast Softball Friendlies 2009

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
21.06.2009Kerry Green Sox ?LCork HammerheadsW
21.06.2009Kerry Green Sox ?LCork HammerheadsW
Week 2
25/26.07.2009Galway TribesCork Hammerheads
25/26.07.2009Galway TribesCork Hammerheads
Week 3
05/06.09.2009Cork HammerheadsGalway Tribes
05/06.06.2009Cork HammerheadsGalway Tribes
[References: 1-2]

Report

The West Coast Series of Softball Friendlies was extended in 2009 with Cork Hammerheads visit to Tralee to play a local team on 21 June, coming away with two victories. The Kerry team (Kerry Green Sox?) also planned a return visit later in the year as well as two two more Galway-Cork series of Challenge matches, but there is no evidence of any of these happening. The following year the first proper League season on the West Coast, involving Galway Tribes, Cork Hammerheads, Limerick Originals and West Clare Dolphins took place.

Reference

Social Media

[1] Google Groups Forum Cork Softball (2006) Post, 22 June 2009 by Martina McCarthy: “& the sun is still shining” [Internet] Available from: https://groups.google.com/g/corksoftball/c/T75ro63A0SI [Accessed 10 July 2018]

[2] Google Groups Forum Cork Softball (2006) Post, 24 June 2009 by Martina McCarthy: “Summer Schedule” [Internet] Available from: https://groups.google.com/g/corksoftball/c/zZww8tUi0EQ [Accessed 10 July 2018]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Catherine Swift, Galway Tribes & Marlay Mustangs

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Last Updated: 20 February 2021

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