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Softball is governed in Ireland by the ''Irish Softball Association'', itself a member of the International Softball Federation .


HISTORY

1982 marked the first softball league in Ireland, the ''Dublin Softball League''. The Irish Softball Association was formed in 1989. It has been in various guises since then including the ''Irish Baseball and Softball Association'', the ''Irish Baseball and Softball Federation'' and then back to the current Irish Softball Association. The Irish Softball Association is the governing body of softball in Ireland. The ISA is responsible for the running of tournaments, Leagues, development and international competition in both co-ed slowpitch and ladies fastpitch softball Irish Softball Association Website accessed January 2007.


DOMESTIC COMPETITIONS



CLUBS/TEAMS

''See List Of Softball Clubs In Ireland


NATIONAL TEAM

The National team has competed with some success in recent years. The main competition being the "European Softball Federation CoEd Slowpitch Championship" European Softball Federation Website accessed January 2007. The event has been dominated by the Great Britain team winning all five instalments. The venue for 2008 has yet to be announced.


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