International Standard Baseball Field in Ireland

TempPeck

Hi All,

Baseball Ireland and The Ashbourne Baseball Club is embarking on an exciting project to establish a top class baseball facility in Ashbourne, Co Meath.

This field is vital to the progression of baseball in Ireland and the improvement of the Irish National Team.

If you have $1 to spare please donate here: http://www.baseballireland.com/ashbourne/

We are trying to raise $30,000 in 30 days.

Thanks in advance for any donations, no matter how small.

Al

Waitsian

Why 30 days? Anyway, I'll donate, sure.

Out of curiousity, what are the outfield dimensions? I'm presuming it'll be a hitters park.

mikemac1

Those houses better get the number for the local glazier

Looks great

Waitsian

mikemac1 wrote: »

Those houses better get the number for the local glazier

That's why I asked for the outfield distances.

TempPeck

Ha ha, I'm not sure of the distance.
Its definitely shorter than Corkagh Park but the houses are further back than the picture suggests

If you have a second, please check out the facebook page, like and share. http://www.facebook.com/dollaraheadnuffced

Any and all donations are appreciated.

Al

jack presley

This may be a stupid question but why is it in dollars?

Waitsian

jack presley wrote: »

This may be a stupid question but why is it in dollars?

Gimmick as it's promoting an American sport? Hoping for Irish Canadian and American donations from across the Pond?

TempPeck

jack presley wrote: »

This may be a stupid question but why is it in dollars?

As the fundraiser theory is small donations by a large quantity of people its also going to be promoted in the US. Large number of people who want to help the Irish and like baseball.

A2LUE42

you should get a twitter account and try and get some retweets from people, the higher their profile the better.

TempPeck

Yeah we've been doing that alright.

Sure give us a follow!: @baseballireland

Waitsian

TempPeck wrote: »

As the fundraiser theory is small donations by a large quantity of people its also going to be promoted in the US. Large number of people who want to help the Irish and like baseball.

That's what I said!

kingcobra

Does anyone know how this is progressing?

A2LUE42

Not that well it seems..

Amount raised so far: $ 4805.59 (From their webpage http://www.baseballireland.com/ashbourne/ )

kingcobra

A2LUE42 wrote: »

Not that well it seems..

Amount raised so far: $ 4805.59 (From their webpage http://www.baseballireland.com/ashbourne/ )

Thought so...they better do something decent with that money collected!

TempPeck

Yeah it was a bit disappointing. The money raised will still be used towards the field. It will not be used for any other purpose.
They are running some other fundraiser events here and abroad. People can still donate!
This field is an important step in the development of baseball in Ireland and will be built eventually!

Rorelano

TempPeck wrote: »

Yeah it was a bit disappointing. The money raised will still be used towards the field. It will not be used for any other purpose.
They are running some other fundraiser events here and abroad. People can still donate!
This field is an important step in the development of baseball in Ireland and will be built eventually!

Is there any advance on this? You should contact MLB!