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How Baseball Crossed the Atlantic and Landed in Ireland
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How Baseball Crossed the Atlantic and Landed in Ireland

From American Goodwill Tours to Homegrown Youth Leagues: Baseball’s Quiet Evolution in Ireland

Introduction

Baseball in Ireland? Yeah, it’s a thing—and it’s got a history that might surprise you. This week, we’re heading across the Atlantic to explore how America’s pastime found its way onto the Emerald Isle.

We’ll talk about the pioneers, the setbacks, the unlikely heroes, and how baseball carved out a niche in a country better known for hurling a…

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