The Baseball Ireland Podcast

Season Round Up Interview - live at Awards Night 2023

Adrian speaks with Brett Sutherland (Cork Renegades); Gareth Donnelly (Mariners Ireland), Shaun Grant (League Co-ordinator) and Sean Mitchell (Baseball Ireland President). Interview recorded live at the 2023 BBI Awards night.

Preview of All Ireland A League Final 2023

We spoke with Gareth Donnelly, veteran player and coach with the Mariners Ireland organisation and Tommy Hernandez, winner of 3 titles with the Mariners, now playing for their rivals the Dublin Spartans.  The teams take to the field this Sunday 24th Sept, in Corkagh Park, Clondalkin, Dublin at 11am.  Remarkably this is the first time these teams have played each other in the final.  The Mariners having played in the last 10 finals in row a huge achievement in itself, winning 3.  The Spartans with a record 12 titles in the bag with the last win in 2013.  Enjoy the conversation and come out to see the games this Sunday which should be brilliant day of Baseball.

Summer Games ’Round Up’ Discussion & Look Ahead to the Playoffs

Leo Farrell (Captain of Mariner A Team),  Tommy Hernandez (Spartans A League Player) and Shaun Grant (Adult Coordinator, Umpire and Hurricanes Player) tell us about the challenges and highlights of the 2023 season so far.

Interview with Irish-based Croatia Coach Elvis Mader

Croatia’s U18s were victorious in the recent European pool qualifier tournament held at Ashbourne.  Elvis talks to us about his baseball roots in Croatia, his experience of coming to live and play in Ireland, and his playing and coaching roles with the Croatian national team.

Post tournament interview at IBC with National Team Coaches Jay and Tommy Murphy

Irish National Team Coaches Jay and Tommy Murphy talk to Adrian about the U18 tournament learnings, and plans for the future.Image credit:  Declan Fallon.

Interview with Jay Murphy - Head Coach of Irish U18 National Team

Jay tells us about preparations for next week’s U18 European Championships hosted by IBC Ashbourne Ireland, beginning Thursday 27th July.  We cover the team, Ireland’s opponents & preparation so far. #gogreen

Interview with Mariners President Gareth Donnelly.

Gareth tells us about the historic win at the Euros in Sweden, this years A and B League seasons so far and also what’s been happening with the Mariners' youth teams.

Interview with Brett Sutherland, President of Cork Renegades Baseball

Brett tells us about all things Cork Baseball, including their unique team culture and their great start to the 2023 season.

Ashbourne Local Organising Committee Chair Ian Hall tells us about U18 Euro Preparations

Ian tells us about how preparations are progressing for the big July 2023 Tournaments at the IBC in Ashbourne.  Including how to volunteer and help support these key events.

Frank Andrews talks about recent college signings for Domestic Irish Players and much more

Adrian talks to Frank about Irish player US college signings, the recent u15 team trip to Spain and this weekend's u18 international games to be played at Ashbourne, starting Friday evening.