Irish American Baseball Society announces youth all-star games in the US

The Irish American Baseball Society has announced the creation of the Irish Baseball Regional Youth All-Star Games.

The games, which will be played in regions throughout the US in August 2024, will be held in three age groups, based on school grades in the 2023-2024 school year.

“This is the next step in our effort to bring together the Irish American community around the game of baseball,” explained Irish American Baseball Society Founder, John Fitzgerald. 

“Baseball is the national pastime of America and it’s a game with a deep connection to Ireland and Irish Americans.”

To qualify for a spot in the Irish Baseball Regional Youth All-Star Games, a player must submit an online registration and attend an in-person tryout.

“The tryouts and the All-Star Games are open to all players, regardless of their family’s ancestry,” explained the program’s National Director, Dan Kennedy. 

“This is a youth baseball event, first and foremost, with great coaches, great ballparks, instruction and development, and special guest appearances.

"We expect heavy interest and participation from Irish American families, but we will not turn away anyone based on their heritage.”

Interested players and their families can register online here.

The Irish American Baseball Society, a non-profit subsidiary of Emerald Diamond International, celebrates the Irish impact on the game of baseball and supports youth baseball programs in Ireland and America. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in baseball and Ireland, regardless of their ancestral heritage.

For more information, visit IrishBaseball.org.