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Summer Tournaments Announced

Each summer the MN Irish host at least one tournament – their college showcase. As in past years, Friday will feature a college showcase during the day. Tournament play is June 15-17, in Rosemount, MN. Information on that event is here. There is also a Mizuno Gold Classic Showcase event in Iowa. Information on that [...]

Remembering Randy Fjeld, Irish Coach

Sadly, we mourn the loss of Randy Fjeld and his wife Sally, who died on New Years Day while returning from a family vacation in Wyoming. The vehicle they were in had lost control while heading eastbound on I-90 while nearing Albert Lea. They are survived by their children, Samantha and Nick. Randy was a [...]

Signings Announced

The Minnesota Irish are proud to announce some recent off-the-field activity from this fall. Katie Thun (verbal, Hermantown) has committed to North Dakota State Bison, Kayla Wenner has signed with the Minnesota Gophers, and Tricia DeBoer has signed with the North Dakota Fighting Sioux.

MN Irish – Rohr adidas Futures National Tournament

The roar is restored for the Irish in Utah with Michaela Barr and Katie Johnson pitching; combining for both wins opening day.  The Irish bats came out in the first inning and frustrated the opponents with an offensive barrage handing them a blistering defeat. 19 hits were hammered out.  Game One = Irish v SGS [...]

Iowa Summerfest Won By MN Irish 14U Monroe

The Minnesota Irish 14U Monroe played on July 8-10 in the USSSA Summerfest Tournament in South Des Moines, Iowa.  The Irish went 2-1 on Saturday during pool play.  The Irish defeated the Central Iowa Vipers and the Cedar Rapids Blue Devils.  The Irish lost to the Midwest Madness 4-1.  On Sunday (single elimination), the Irish defeated MAC [...]

18 Gold Rookies Recap

The Irish 18 Gold team kicked of its season by playing in the Rookies tournament in St. Paul this past weekend. A team that comprised many of the 16U Gold team played up at 18U, and went 2-2-1 over the weekend, tied for 3rd place.