Category: Softball

Galway Softball League Results and Fixtures 2021

Galway Softball Logo [References: 1]

Standings

GSL 2021PWLW/ORFRAGBPts
An Púcán Base Invaders
Kenny’s Bookshop Hardbacks
Irishscores Hit Squad
Megadale Aqua Blasters
[References: 2]

Playoffs

DateHome TeamAway Team
3rd Place
30.08.20213rd Placed team4th Placed team
Final
30.08.20211st Placed team2nd Placed Team
[References: 2]

Regular Season

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
28.06.2021 An Púcán Base Invaders Irishscores Hit Squad
28.06.2021 Kenny’s Bookshop Hardbacks Megadale Aqua Blasters
Week 2
05.07.2021 Irishscores Hit Squad Kenny’s Bookshop Hardbacks
05.07.2021 Megadale Aqua Blasters An Púcán Base Invaders
Week 3
12.07.2021 Kenny’s Bookshop Hardbacks An Púcán Base Invaders
12.07.2021 Megadale Aqua Blasters Irishscores Hit Squad
Week 4
19.07.2021 Megadale Aqua Blasters Kenny’s Bookshop Hardbacks
19.07.2021 Irishscores Hit Squad An Púcán Base Invaders
Week 5
26.07.2021 Kenny’s Bookshop Hardbacks Irishscores Hit Squad
26.07.2021 An Púcán Base Invaders Megadale Aqua Blasters
Week 6
09.08.2021 An Púcán Base Invaders Kenny’s Bookshop Hardbacks
09.08.2021 Irishscores Hit Squad Megadale Aqua Blasters
[References: 2]

Preseason Test Games

DateHome TeamAway Team
Preseason
21.06.2021 An Púcán Base Invaders Kenny’s Bookshop Hardbacks
21.06.2021 Irishscores Hit Squad Megadale Aqua Blasters
[References: 2]

Report

Galway Softball Club, founded in 1998 and one of the oldest Softball teams in Ireland, has after 23 years, and thanks to generous sponsors, managed to field enough teams to form the first Galway Softball League in history. While there was a Cadet Baseball League back in 1970, this is the very first time since Softball Ireland was founded as the Irish Softball Association in 1989 that such a sanctioned league has taken place in Galway or West of the Shannon River. The four teams are An Púcán Base Invaders; Kenny’s Bookshop Hardbacks; Irishscores Hit Squad and Megadale Aqua Blasters.

References

Social Media

[1] Galway Softball (2021) Galway Softball Logo [Internet] Available from: https://galwaysoftball.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/GalwaySoftballLogo90x90-Copy.png [Accessed 18 June 2021]

[2] Galway Softball (2021) [Internet] Galway Softball League Available from: https://galwaysoftball.com/2021/06/16/galway-softball-league/?fbclid=IwAR2BapvWnxGY9EwZcPflOHUQn1zocQ0KcmHRUYJwl3XeCNUEBUcwDBhebw8 [Accessed 18 June 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Catherine Swift, Galway Tribes & Marlay Mustangs

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 18 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 Leinster Prem Division Results 2021

Softball Leinster Logo
Softball Leinster Logo {References: 1]

Standings

SL Prem Division 2019PWLW/ORFRAGBPts
Dynamoes211032237
Batpak11001312-0-55
Kegs11001814-0.55
Marlay Martyrs101016200.52
TNT101014180.52
[References: 2]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
2021TNT14Kegs18
08.06.2021Batpak13Dynamoes12
Week 2
15.06.2021Dynamoes20Marlay Martyrs16
[References:

Home Fields

TeamHome Field
BatpakSt. Anne’s Park, Raheny
TNTSantry Sportslink
KegsWanderers RFC Club, Sandymount
Marlay MartyrsMarlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
Dodder DynamoesCDETB Sports Grounds
[References: 3]

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 (2021) Prem Division 2021 [Internet] Available from: http://www.softballleinster.ie/table/prem-div-2021/ [Accessed 18 June 2021]

[3] Softball Leinster (2021) Club Locator [Internet] Available from: http://www.softballleinster.ie/club-locator/ [Accessed 18 June 2021]

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: 18 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 Leinster Division 1 Results 2021

Softball Leinster Logo
Softball Leinster Logo [References: 1]

Standings

SL Division 1 2021PWLW/ORFRAGBPts
Dodder Dynamites2200462410
Hippie Monsters220041210.010
Renegade Titans220032210.010
Wicklow Wolves220049290.010
Castleknock Wildcats211029272.07
Dublin Bay Packers211040371.07
Base Devils202022472.04
Castleknock Bearcats202021422.04
Chuggers202020312.04
Usual Suspects202027482.04
[References: 2]

Results

DateWinning TeamRunners-Up
Week 1
06.2021Dodder Dynamites22Base Devils6
06.2021Dublin Bay Packers22Chuggers13
06.2021Hippie Monsters32Usual Suspects14
06.2021Renegade Titans14Castleknock Wildcats13
06.2021Wicklow Wolves24Castleknock Bearcats13
Week 2
10.06.2021Hippie Monsters9Chuggers7
10.06.2021Castleknock Wildcats16Usual Suspects13
10.06.2021Wicklow Wolves25Base Devils16
10.06.2021Castleknock Bearcats8Renegade Titans18
10.06.2021Dublin Bay Packers18Dodder Dynamites24
[References: 2]

Home Fields

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
[References: 3]

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 (2021) Prem Division 2021 [Internet] Available from: http://www.softballleinster.ie/table/prem-div-2021/ [Accessed 18 June 2021]

[3] Softball Leinster (2021) Club Locator [Internet] Available from: http://www.softballleinster.ie/club-locator/ [Accessed 18 June 2021]

Social Media

[4] Wicklow Wolves (2021) Post, 17 June 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/wicklowwolves/posts/4598635240164792 [Accessed 18 June 2021]

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: 18 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 Leinster Division 2 Results 2021

Softball Leinster Logo
Softball Leinster Logo [References: 1]

Standings

SL Division 2 2021PWLW/ORFRAGBPts
Reapers2200553610
Thirsty Camels220028250.010
Ashbourne Antlers Dashers211024181.07
Hippety Hippos211041501.07
Marlay Mustangs211042361.07
Hippety Hipsters210119241.65
Ashbourne Antlers Comets202023312.04
Deadly Suspects202033452.04
[References: 2]

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
10.06.2021Hippety Hippos20Renegade Reapers35
10.06.2021Thirsty Camels10Ashbourne Antlers Comets8
10.06.2021Deadly Suspects16Marlay Mustangs26
10.06.2021Ashbourne Antlers Dashers7Hippety Hipsters0 #
Week 2
17.06.2021Ashbourne Antlers Comets15Hippety Hippos21
17.06.2021Hippety Hipsters19Deadly Suspects17
17.06.2021Thirsty Camels18Ashbourne Antlers Dashers 17
17.06.2021Marlay Mustangs16Renegade Reapers20
[References: 4-5]

Home Field

2nd Division
Ashbourne Antlers DashersAshbourne International Baseball Centre, Co. Meath
Antlers CometsAshbourne International Baseball Centre, Co. Meath
Renegade ReapersSt. 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, Rathfarnham, 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]

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 (2021) Prem Division 2021 [Internet] Available from: http://www.softballleinster.ie/table/division-2-2021/ [Accessed 18 June 2021]

[3] Softball Leinster (2021) Club Locator [Internet] Available from: http://www.softballleinster.ie/club-locator/ [Accessed 18 June 2021]

Social Media

[4] Softball Leinster Facebook (2021) Post, June 18, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/Renegades-Softball-Club-103312683126285/photos/pcb.2634319216692273/2634319056692289 [Accessed 18 June 2021]

[5] Temple Bar Hippety’s Facebook (2021) Post, June 8, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/HippetysSoftball/posts/4360861177265824 [Accessed 18 June 2021]

[6] Temple Bar Hippety’s Facebook (2021) Post, June 15, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/HippetysSoftball/posts/4380077505344191 [Accessed 18 June 2021]

[7] Thirsty Camels Facebook (2021) Post, June 8, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/ThirstyCamelsSoftball/posts/1886312658202726 [Accessed 18 June 2021]

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: 18 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 Ireland Brian Walshe Cup 2008-Present

Softball Ireland Logo [Reference: 20]

Finals 2008-2019

YearWinnersRunners-Up
2008Oddsox Green23Blazzers7
2009Batpak
2010Batpak
2011Batpak7Dodder Dynamoes6
2012Marlay Martyrs
2013
2014
2015KegsDodder Dynamoes
2016Oddsox Green
2017Dodder Dynamoes6Kegs5
2018TNTMarlay Martyrs
2019Team No Name
Softball Ireland Brian Walshe Cup Finals 2002-2019 [Reference: 1-19]

Report

The Brian Walshe Cup has been won 8 Times by Dodder Dynamoes (1991, 1993, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006 & 2017); 5 times each by Batpak (2005, 2007, 2009-2011) and Oddsox (Red – 1997-1998 & Green 2002, 2008 & 2016) and 3 Times by Marlay Martyrs (1990, 1992 & 2012).

Other winners have included Los Banditos (2000), Kegs (2015), TNT (2018) and Team No Name (2019)

About

The Softball Ireland Brian Walshe Cup is the second tournament in Irish Slowpitch Softball after the Softball Ireland National Club Championship in the Order of Merit [Reference: 13].

It was previously known as the ISA Championship (Irish Softball Association 1990-1991) IBSA Cup Championship (1992-1996), IBSA 6:4 Cup (Irish Baseball and Softball Association) from 1997-1998, the IBSF Cup (Irish Baseball and Softball Federation) from 1999-2001, and the ISA Cup (Irish Softball Association 2001-2003). It then became the Softball Ireland Cup in 2004, before being renamed the Brian Walshe Cup in 2008

Brian Walshe

Brian first played Softball for the Oddsox in Tymon Park, Dublin 24, in 1991, at 15 years of age, accompanied by his dad, having being delighted to find out that Softball was played in Ireland. He asked all the right questions, and it wasn’t long before he was into the strategy of the game.

Soon he took up umpiring, and in 1993 moved from Oddsox Red to Oddsox Green, as there was a shortage of Pitchers. He excelled here, and found himself on the Ireland team, being the starting Pitcher for the National Team at the European Championships in 1998, 2000, and 2002.

He became Softball Director of the Irish Softball Association (2001-2002), and was ivolved in UCD Softball in a big way, as both Player and Coach. He passed away in 2003 just after taking up the role of managing the Irish Squad, still only 27. [Reference: 25]

The Softball Ireland Brian Walshe Memorial Trophy – His Glove Bronzed [Reference: 21]

Champions Photo Gallery

2013 Cup Winners – Batpak

Batpak – Softball Ireland Brian Walshe Cup Winners 2013 [Reference: 22]

2016 Cup Winners – Oddsox

Oddsox – Softball Ireland Brian Walshe Cup Winners 2016 [Reference: 23]

2018 Cup winners – TNT

TNT – Softball Ireland Brian Walshe Cup Winners 2018 [Reference: 25]

2019 Cup Winners – Team No Name

Team No Name – Softball Ireland Brian Walshe Cup Winners 2019 [Reference: 26]

References

[13] Softball Ireland | Wayback Machine (2011)Brian Walshe Cup, Plate, Bowl [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20110930061144/http://www.softball.ie/competitions-cpb.htm [Accessed 26 August 2017]

Social Media

[14] Softball Leinster | Facebook (2013) Post, September 28, 2013: ” Congrats to Blazzers on winning the Softball Ireland Plate and Batpak winning the SI Brian Walshe cup. “ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/softballleinster/posts/539236026148005:0 [Accessed 23 May 2018]

[15] Softball Brian Walshe Cup | Facebook (2013) Post, September 9, 2013 ” Brian Walshe Cup Winners for the last 11 years ” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/brianwalshecup/posts/568252913234234 [Accessed 3 November 2017]

[16] Softball Ireland | Facebook (2019) Post March 14, 2016 “ Entry Details For Brian Walshe Cup [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/softballireland/posts/10153732507558855 [Accessed 12 January 2020]

[17] Softball Ireland | Facebook (2019) Post April 10, 2016 “ Brian Walshe Cup winners 2016. ” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/softballireland/posts/10153810839643855 [Accessed 12 January 2020]

[18] Softball Ireland | Facebook (2019) Post December 28, 2019: “ As we continue the countdown to 2020 … the 2019 Brian Walshe Cup champions were ‘Team No Name’. “ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/softballireland/posts/10157507273028855 [Accessed 12 January 2020]

[19] The Baseline – Irish Softball Community | Facebook Group (2020) Colum Lavery’s [Softball Ireland President] Reply to Post by Enda Mulcahy, 12 January 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2272568132795300/permalink/2870358163016291/ [Accessed 12 January 2020]

[27] The Baseline – Irish Softball Community | Facebook (2020) Jordan Sylver’s Reply to Enda Mulcahy’s Post, 17 January 2020 “Also Enda Mulcahy im not sure of the score but in 2015 the kegs beat the Dynamoes in the final!” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2272568132795300/permalink/2879275058791268/ [Accessed 17 January 2020]

Images

[20] 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]

[21] Softball Brian Walshe Cup | Facebook (2013) Post / Photo September 10, 2013 “The Brian Walshe Cup Trophy. This is actually Brian’s glove bronzed.” [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/s960x960/792331_568649639861228_1976509136_o.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_ohc=r2hMjSVnN0QAX8uQe3r&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&_nc_tp=1002&oh=f4d1af61e3c794838c8dfe21df2c84b4&oe=5E9CC677 [Accessed 16 January 2020]

[22] Softball Leinster | Facebook (2013) Post, September 28, 2013: ” Congrats to Blazzers on winning the Softball Ireland Plate and Batpak winning the SI Brian Walshe cup. “ [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/1381385_539235716148036_69197554_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_ohc=dHMU1rV64HkAX841JVB&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=94620030da7bc4148c32447b2c6168b0&oe=5E9E024D[Accessed 16 January 2020]

[23] Softball Ireland | Facebook (2019) Post April 10, 2016 “ Brian Walshe Cup winners 2016. ” [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/12973263_1072606229467700_5539324840203978788_o.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_ohc=3gA6QmUrE6YAX8wa4CZ&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=8c76fa5debf9172202c9f0612e50dd41&oe=5EA396D2[Accessed 16 January 2020]

[24] The Baseline – Irish Softball Community | Facebook (2020) Karey Ellen Coughlin’s Reply to Enda Mulcahy’s Post, 17 January 2020 ” Enda Mulcahy[Internet] Available from:https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/s851x315/82180985_10157902133367433_968768554088267776_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_ohc=ajvNedYEitgAX_n4Hb1&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&_nc_tp=1002&oh=65e819c61502c250430fdd9ea06f5cc3&oe=5E9F91FD [Accessed 17 January 2020]

[25] Softball Ireland | Facebook (2019) Post December 28, 2019: “ As we continue the countdown to 2020 … the 2019 Brian Walshe Cup champions were ‘Team No Name’. “ [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/82120545_10157507266643855_4490179065751273472_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_ohc=C1u4qjnrdgYAX9zJt0m&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=ed475fdca65f2111e5d33145143c479a&oe=5EA08224 [Accessed 16 January 2020]

PDF

[26] Softball Ireland (2013) Brian Walshe Cup PDF [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20131006034607/http://www.softball.ie/downloads/BrianWalsheArticle1.pdf [Accessed 5 April 2017]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Colum Lavery (Marlay Martyrs & Softball Ireland President), Aidan Halpin (Argonotts & Thirsty Camels), Karey Ellen Coughlin (TNT) and Marlay Martyrs & Mustangs (2016-2019)

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 17 October 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Softball Ulster League 2020

Softball Ulster Logo [Reference: 1]

Standings

PWLFFRFRAGBPts
Belfast Brawlers880022084040
Belfast Cubs8530182121331
Aces8440135129428
Belfast Sliders8350118134525
Bangor Bucs808066253816
Softball Ulster League Standings 2020 [References: 2]

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Weeks 1-6
2020Bangor Bucs9Belfast Sliders24
2020Bangor Bucs5Aces20
2020Belfast Cubs36Bangor Bucs10
2020Belfast Sliders23Bangor Bucs9
2020Belfast Sliders16Belfast Cubs10
2020Belfast Sliders9Belfast Brawlers20
2020Belfast Sliders10Aces25
2020Belfast Brawlers53Bangor Bucs3
2020Belfast Brawlers13Aces9
2020Aces16Bangor Bucs6
2020Aces14Belfast Cubs25
2020Aces19Belfast Sliders14
Week 7
30.08.2020Bangor Bucs9Belfast Cubs36
30.08.2020Belfast Cubs10Belfast Brawlers14
Week 8
06.09.2020Bangor Bucs14Belfast Brawlers45
06.09.2020Belfast Cubs13Belfast Sliders15
06.09.2020Belfast Cubs22Aces21
06.09.2020Belfast Brawlers19Belfast Sliders7
Week 9
13.09.2020Belfast Brawlers22Belfast Cubs20
Softball Ulster League Results 2020 [Reference: 2]

Report

The Softball Ulster 2019 season was down to 5 teams from 6 in 2019, following the loss of the Belfast Angels.

At a little over halfway, the Aces led with a 4-2 Wins-Losses record, however both the Belfast Brawlers and Belfast Cubs had better records, standing at 3-0 each, putting them minus 0.5 games behind in the standings (i.e. 0.5 games ahead). Belfast Sliders were on 2-4 and Bangor Bucs on 0-6.

By the end of the season the Brawlers had finished out with five more wins, including two close crucial ones against the Cubs (14-10 and 22-20). In a tight race for second the Cubs finished on 5-3, the Aces 4-4 and the Belfast Sliders 3-5.

It was the Brawlers fifth Softball Ulster League Pennant in a row. The Belfast Sliders were the last other team to win it in 2015.

Belfast Brawlers 2017 Team Photo [References: 3]

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

Images

[3] Softball Ulster (2017) Brawlers-1024×795 [Internet] Available from:https://softballulster.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Brawlers-1024×795.jpg [Accessed 18 September 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Andrew Craven, Belfast Sliders

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 18 September 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Softball Ulster League 2015-Present

Softball Ulster Logo [Ref: 1]

SUL 2015

 PWLRFRAPts
Belfast Sliders (C)12120238941.000
Belfast Brawlers1293228149.750
Belfast Cubs1275157133.583
Belfast Angels1266118139.500
Bangor Buccaneers1248109155.333
Smokin’ Aces1221097176.156
Belfast Aviators1221085187.156
Softball Ulster League 2015 [Ref: 2]

SUL 2016

 PWLRFRAPts
Belfast Brawlers (C)121203061041.000
Belfast Cubs12102218132.833
Belfast Sliders1284179127.667
Bangor Buccaneers1266243220.500
Belfast Angels1239172169.250
Smokin’ Aces1239151251.250
Bangor Mariners1201279345.000
Softball Ulster League 2016 [Ref: 3]

SUL 2017

 PWLFrfRFRAGBPts
Belfast Brawlers (C)10100023484050
Belfast Cubs10730186130341
Belfast Sliders10550165156535
Smokin’ Aces10550154179535
Belfast Angels10372117157825
Bangor Buccaneers100102992491116
Softball Ulster League 2017 [Ref: 4]

SUL 2018

 PWLFrfRFRAGBPts
Belfast Brawlers (C)1091030580047
Belfast Cubs10730196101241
Belfast Sliders10640254184338
Smokin’ Aces10640242185338
Bangor Buccaneers10190118356823
Belfast Angels10181732828.621
Softball Ulster League 2018 [Ref: 5]

SUL 2019

PWLFrfRFRAPts
Belfast Brawlers (C)109102088047
Smokin’ Aces1064014616638
Belfast Sliders1064015211838
Belfast Cubs954019913033
Bangor Buccaneers92707118624
Belfast Angels101819318921
Softball Ulster League 2019 [Ref: 6]

Points System: 5 Pts Win / 2 Pts Loss / 0 Pts Forfeit #

Champions & Playoffs: (C) Champions

Report

The Softball Ulster League was won by Belfast Sliders in 2015 (the Leagues eighth season), and then from 2016 to 2019 four times in-a-row by the Belfast Brawlers.

Belfast Brawlers – Softball Ulster Champions 2019 [Ref: 7]

League Organisation and Team Changes

The Softball Ulster League is run by Softball Ulster, one of the Provincial Associations under Softball Ireland. It had seven teams in 2015, down from eight in 2014 after the loss of Jordanstown Elks: Belfast Brawlers, Belfast Sliders, Belfast Cubs, Belfast Angels, Smokin’ Aces, Bangor Buccaneers and Belfast Aviators. it lost the aviators in 2016, but gained Bangor Mariners, who lasted one season. After that the League had six teams.

Websites

[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]

[2] Softball Ulster (2018) 2015 Softball Ulster League [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/table/2015-softball-ulster-league/ [Accessed 22 May 2018

[3] Softball Ulster (2018) 2016 Softball Ulster League [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/table/2016-su-league/ [Accessed 22 May 2018]

[4] Softball Ulster (2018) 2017 Softball Ulster League [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/table/2017-season/ [Accessed 22 May 2018]

[5] Softball Ulster (2018) 2018 Softball Ulster League [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/table/2018-softball-ulster-league/ [Accessed 4 January 2019]

[6] Softball Ulster (2019) League Standings (2019) [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/table/league-standings-2019/ [Accessed 9 September 2019]

Images

[7] Softball Ulster (2019) Brawlers [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Brawlers.jpg [Accessed 30 May 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Andrew Craven, Belfast Sliders

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Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 30 May 2020

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You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Resereved.

Softball Ulster Logo

Ulster Softball League 2008-2014

Softball Ulster Logo [Ref:

SU Ulster Softball League 2008

 PWLRFRAPts
*Smokin’ Aces431362917
*Belfast Aviators422332914
Belfast Brawlers413263711
[ReF: 2]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Final
2008Smokin’ Axes16Belfast Aviators8

SU Ulster Softball League 2009

 PWLRFRAPts
1st Half      
*Smokin’ Aces431373017
Belfast Aviators422434314
Belfast Brawlers413253211
2nd Half      
*Belfast Aviators330462615
Belfast Brawlers321412412
Smokin’ Aces #(-2)31118287
Belfast Sliders30331586

[3]

 Final   
 2009Belfast Aviators10Smokin’ Aces1

[3]

SU Ulster Softball League 2010

 PWLRFRAPts
Smokin’ Aces (C)8621088134
Belfast Brawlers8441158028
Belfast Aviators844909528
Belfast Jets8356911725
Belfast Sliders835808925

[4]

SU Ulster Softball League 2011

 PWLRFRAPts
*Belfast Brawlers10821888944
*Belfast Sliders108215610144
*Belfast Aviators10641249738
*Smokin’ Aces104612514532
Belfast Jets102810116226
Belfast Braves #10288318324

[5]

DateHome TeamAway Team
5th Place
2011Belfast Braves7Belfast Jets0 #
Playoffs
2011Belfast Brawlers6Belfast Sliders14
2011Belfast Aviators11Smokin’ Aces4
Semi-Final
2011Belfast Brawlers12Belfast Aviators4
Final
2011Belfast Sliders8Belfast Brawlers4

SU Ulster Softball League 2012

 PWLRFRAPts
Belfast Sliders (C)1211118876.917
Jordanstown Elks1284213103.667
Belfast Aviators1284162117.667
Belfast Brawlers1275170135.583
Belfast Jets1266161156.500
Smokin’ Aces12111103235.083
Belfast Braves1211188263.083

[6]

SU Ulster Softball League 2013

 PWLRFRAPts
Belfast Brawlers (C)1210219297.833
Belfast Sliders129326378.750
Jordanstown Elks1284168125.667
Belfast Cubs1284133125.667
Belfast Aviators1239115190.250
Belfast Aces123993205.250
Belfast Braves1211173217.083

[7]

SU Ulster Softball League 2014

 PWLRFRAPts
Belfast Brawlers (C)14140254941.000
Belfast Sliders1412223597.857
Belfast Cubs1495205138.643
Jordanstown Elks1477195129.500
Belfast Aviators1468131239.429
Smokin’ Aces14410153207.286
Belfast Braves14212117247.143
Bangor Buccaneers1421294233.143

[8]

Points System: 5 Pts Win / 2 Pts Loss / 0 Pts Forfeit #

Champions & Playoffs: C – Champions / x – Qualify for Playoffs

Websites

[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]

[2] Softball Ulster (2018) 2008 Softball Ulster League [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/table/2008-softball-ulster-league/ [Accessed 22 May 2018

[3] Softball Ulster (2018) 2009 Softball Ulster League [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/table/2009-softball-ulster-league/ [Accessed 22 May 2018

[4] Softball Ulster (2018) 2010 Softball Ulster League [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/table/2010-softball-ulster-league/ [Accessed 22 May 2018

[5] Softball Ulster (2018) 2011 Softball Ulster League [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/table/2011-softball-ulster-league/ [Accessed 22 May 2018

[6] Softball Ulster (2018) 2012 Softball Ulster League [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/table/2012-softball-ulster-league/ [Accessed 22 May 2018

[7] Softball Ulster (2018) 2013 Softball Ulster League [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/table/2013-softball-ulster-league/ [Accessed 22 May 2018

[8] Softball Ulster (2018) 2014 Softball Ulster League [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/table/2014-softball-ulster-league/ [Accessed 22 May 2018

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Andrew Craven, Belfast Sliders

About this document

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Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 30 may 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Softball Ulster Logo

Softball Ulster League 2016

Softball Ulster Logo [Ref: 1]

Final Standings

 PWLRFRAPct
Belfast Sliders (C)12120238941.000
Belfast Brawlers1293228149.750
Belfast Cubs1275157133.583
Belfast Angels1266118139.500
Bangor Buccaneers1248109155.333
Smokin’ Aces1221097176.167
Belfast Aviators1221085187.167
Softball Ulster League Standings 2016 [Ref: 2]

(C) Champions

Results

W/EHome Team Away team 
Week 1
20.04.2016Belfast Cubs17Bangor Buccaneers13
20.04.2016Belfast Sliders17Belfast Angels3
20.04.2016Belfast Brawlers30Belfast Aviators4
Week 2
27.04.2016Bangor Buccaneers16Belfast Aviators15
27.04.2016Smokin’ Aces5Belfast Angels10
27.04.2016Belfast Sliders14Belfast Cubs4
Week 3
04.05.2016Belfast Cubs7Belfast Angels16
04.05.2016Bangor BuccaneersBelfast Brawlers
04.05.2016Smokin’ Aces8Belfast Sliders24
Week 4
11.05.2016Belfast Cubs4Belfast Aviators8
11.05.2016Bangor Buccaneers8Belfast Angels5
11.05.2016Smokin’ Aces9Belfast Brawlers18
Week 5
18.05.2016Belfast Aviators9Smokin’ Aces8
18.05.2016Belfast Brawlers10Belfast Cubs11
18.05.2016Belfast Sliders13Bangor Buccaneers3
Week 6
25.05.2016Belfast Angels9Belfast Brawlers19
25.06.2016Belfast Cubs23Smokin’ Aces2
25.06.2016Belfast Sliders22Belfast Aviators5
Week 7
01.06.2016Smokin’ AcesBangor Buccaneers
Week 8
08.06.2016Belfast Angels10Belfast Aviators3
08.06.2016Belfast Sliders33Belfast Brawlers14
Week 9
15.06.2016Belfast Aviators20Belfast Brawlers25
15.06.2016Smokin’ Aces10Belfast Cubs26
Week 10
21.06.2016#Belfast Aviators0Bangor Buccaneers7
21.06.2016Belfast AngelsBelfast Sliders
Week 11
28.06.2016Bangor Buccaneers10Belfast Brawlers17
Week 12
06.07.2016Belfast Angels18Smokin’ Aces10
06.07.2016Belfast Brawlers19Bangor Buccaneers4
Week 13
19.07.2016Belfast Angels13Belfast Cubs14
Week 14
27.06.2016Belfast Aviators2Belfast Cubs21
27.06.2016Belfast Angels16Bangor Buccaneers15
27.06.2016Belfast Brawlers11Smokin’ Aces5
27.06.2016@Belfast Angels1Belfast Sliders19
Week 15
03.08.2016Belfast Cubs9Belfast Sliders13
03.08.2016Smokin’ Aces10Belfast Aviators9
Week 16
09.08.2016Bangor Buccaneers5Belfast Sliders15
09.08.2016Belfast Cubs5Belfast Brawlers23
Week 17
16.08.2016Belfast AviatorsBelfast Sliders
Week 18
23.08.2016Bangor Buccaneers9Belfast Cubs16
23.08.2016Belfast Brawlers20Belfast Angels12
23.08.2016Belfast Sliders9Smokin’ Aces8
Week 19
31.08.2016Bangor Buccaneers6Smokin’ Aces3
31.08.2016Belfast Aviators2Belfast Angels8
31.08.2016@Belfast Aviators8Belfast Sliders32
31.08.2016Belfast Brawlers22Belfast Sliders27
Week 20
06.09.2016@Smokin’ Aces19Bangor Buccaneers13
Softball Ulster League results 2015 [Ref: 2]

@Rescheduled Game.    #Forfeited

Report

Belfast Sliders won the 2016 Softball Ulster League with a perfect 12-0 Record. Belfast Brawlers (9-3) finished second with Belfast Cubs (7-5) in third.

References

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 (2018) 2016 Softball Ulster League [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/table/2016-su-league/ [Accessed 22 May 2018]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Andrew Craven & Daniel & Christina Taylor and Belfast Sliders.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 30 May 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Fastpitch Ireland Irish National Fastpitch Softball League 2019-20

Fastpitch Ireland Logo [Ref: 3]

Standings

PWLDRFRAPTS
Team C6420161412
Team A6312211511
Team B6312171311
Team D60607210
Fastpitch Ireland League 2019-20 [Ref: 1-2]

Note: 3 Pts Win, 1 Pts Tie (Draw), 0 Pts Loss.

Playoffs

DateHome TeamAway Team
Playoffs
01.03.2020Team C (#1)Team D (#4)
01.03.2020Team A (#2)Team B (#3)
Final
01.03.2020SF 1 WinnersSF 2 Winners
Softball Ireland Irish Fastpitch Softball League Playoffs 2020 [Ref: 2]

Results & Fixtures

DateAway TeamHome Team
Week 1
09.11.2019Team A7Team B7
09.11.2019Team B0Team A0
09.11.2019Team C3Team D2
09.11.2019Team D2Team C3
Week 2
Team A3Team D2
Team D1Team A8
Team B3Team C2
Team C4Team B3
Week 3
01.02.2020Team A3Team C2
01.02.2020Team C1Team A0
01.02.2020Team B2Team D0
01.02.2020Team D0Team B2
Softball Ireland Irish Fastpitch League 2019-20 [Ref: 1-2]

Report

Fastpitch Softball is a competitive version of Recreational Mixed Softball, or Baseball, and in USA is primarily a Competitive Women’s version of the game, with a Professional League for women: National Pro Fastpitch.

It differs from the Recreational Coed version of the sport in that the pitching is very fast, and does not have to be in a soft arc like in traditional softball.

The Irish Fastpitch Softball League was started in 2019-20 (although it is currently Coed / Mixed – with an even number of Males and Females), after a decade of Softball Ireland’s Fadtpitch Programme, which included the start of the Women’s Ireland National Team.

There were intended to be Playoffs played, but unfortunately due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic, Week 4 (Playoffs) had to be cancelled.

All matches were played at The National Indoor Arena in Blachardstown, Dublin 15, on the Indoor Turf Pitch.

Irish National Fastpitch League Teams A & B 2019-20 [Ref: 5][Adjusted]
Irish National Fastpitch League Teams C & D 2019-20 [Ref: 4][Adjusted]

References

Social Media

[1] Fastpitch Ireland Softball Facebook (2019) Post, November 9, 2019:”FASTPITCH LEAGUE UPDATE 9/11/19 @ 20:40 We have now captured the new people who have registered in the last 36 hours for the league and the updated team list has been emailed to all players (check your spam/junk email if you haven’t received it).” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/sifpl/posts/2686606888069852 [Accessed 1 March 2020]

[2] Softball Ireland (2020) News [Internet] Available from: http://fastpitchsoftball.ie/ [Accessed 25 April 2020]

[3] Softball Ireland (2019) Ireland Catches Fastpitch Fever: Teams C and D [Internet] Available from: http://fastpitchsoftball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Team-C-D-960×650.jpg [Accessed 25 April 2020]

[4] Softball Ireland (2019) Ireland Catches Fastpitch Fever: Teams A and B [Internet] Available from: http://fastpitchsoftball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Team-A-B-300×225.jpg [Accessed 25 April 2020]

Images

[5] Softball Ireland (2017) Fastpitch Softball Logo Logo [Internet] http://fastpitchsoftball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/FPI-1024×650.jpg [Accessed 25 April 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Sondra Maher, Lorna Rose Masterson, Sarah Jane Masterson and Roisin O’Callaghan

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 25 April 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.