"The Emerald Diamond - Music From the Motion Picture" is the CD soundtrack from the feature film "The Emerald Diamond." The soundtrack features 24 songs plus movie quotes - a great mix of Irish rock and trad Irish music from bands like Shilelagh Law, Neck, Cady Finlayson, Icewagon Flu, Charm City Saints, John Walsh and Whiskey on a Sunday. It also features a song from former San Diego Padres infielder Tim Flannery and one from Joseph Mulvanerty of Black 47.
Movies
"The Emerald Age of Baseball"
Did you know that 40 Major Leaguers were born in Ireland? Did you know that in the late 1800s, most pro ballplayers were either from Ireland or Irish-American? This clip from the DVD deleted scenes features interviews with Jerry Casway, author of "The Emerald Age of Baseball."
Baseball Hall of Fame Film Festival
Q&A with John Fitzgerald, Director of "The Emerald Diamond"
"The Emerald Diamond" is a feature-length documentary about the Irish National Baseball Team. Baseball has been played in Ireland since the early 1990s and the Irish National Team began playing in international tournaments in 1996.
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Associated Content: "The Emerald Diamond showcases the best of American and Irish people, crossing an underdog, never-say-die spirit with real charm and humor to make for a real crowd-pleasing film, whether you are Irish, American, a baseball fan – or none of the above."
Here is an interview I did on Fox & Friends on St. Patrick's Day 2007.
This is an interview I did about the movie on National Public Radio.
The movie is technically a documentary, but it's funny and much more upbeat than typical documentaries - kind of like a "Behind the Music" about baseball, beer and national pride, but with three times the funny.
Baseball has been played in Ireland since the early 1990s. The Irish National Team had no fields, equipment or uniforms and most had never played baseball unless they had spent time in the US as kids.
Irish baseball has grown considerably since then. The Irish National Team is a medal contender in the European Championships. Several Irish players have played or currently play on Division I college teams. And youth baseball teams have sprung up all over the country, including Dublin, Cork, Kerry, Port Stewart and Greystones.
The NEW trailer for "The Emerald Diamond
The original Emerald Diamond trailer
This is an interview I did with Hazel Mae of NESN (New England Sports Network. ..>
DVDs now available!! "The Emerald Diamond" is the true story of the Irish National Baseball Team. Winner of the Critic's Choice Award at the 2006 Baseball Hall of Fame Film Festival. The Deluxe Edition DVD features of 80 minutes of deleted scenes and extra footage.
SupportIrishBaseball.com is a new website I've started to raise money for Irish youth baseball and the Irish National Baseball team. You can find more information at SUPPORT IRISH BASEBALL MYSPACE PAGE The trailer from "The Emerald Diamond" was played before the Mets vs. Phillies game on August 26, 2006 at Shea Stadium.
Director John Fitzgerald (left) and Irish National Team 1B Joe Kealty (right) at Minnesota Twins' Irish Night, May 2006.
Twins catcher Nick Punto shakes hands with Kealty and Fitzgerald.
The Irish National Team played an exhibition game at Fenway Park in 2001.
Just wanted to drop by and tell you I finally saw "The Emerald Diamond" and was very impressed, as was my wife(she is not even a baseball fan) Please tell me there is still a baseball program in Ireland, Those guys have REAL heart. Thanks again without you I may have never seen this film...
Dang it, I can't believe I missed the heritage day which happened just WEEKS after I moved back to Philly!!! All the more reason for me to enter that contest. Time to add Wally to my page ;)
Finally saw the movie last night, thanks to Netflix. Nothing short of awesome and the bloopers were HI-larious. Wake Forest? University of Illinois? Wahuh? Now time to purchase.
Hey Friends!
We just wanted to let you know we will be releasing a new song first thing saturday morning. We will also be playing a sweet show that night at The Basement and would love to see you there. Come by and check out the tunes and give us some feedback.
From our Hearts to Yours
Swingset Champion
remember our cd release show is coming up!
June 2nd. check out our myspace for details.
Thanks again friends.
Our Patio Bar will be opening this weekend! So come out and hear the Rockin Mountain Oysters on Friday at 9P, The Leadfoot String Band on Saturday at 9PM and ....
Sunday, after you visit Mom, come on out and check out the Beach Bum BandBeach Bum Band on the patio! They will be jammin from 4p-7p!
It's the Second Week of the Season and Butchie Has Already Sworn Off the Team. Also, a Crowded Outfield Takes Shape, a Giant Sucking Sound Eminates From Shortstop, Some Decent Pitching, and Music From Sunday Morning Chameleon. Chicago Cubs Baseball on Bricks and Ivy Radio. Fake Radio for an Ivy-Covered World.
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Please excuse me for breaking into your page this way, but I could do with a little help, promoting my new album. It's called LONDON>PARIS, and I thought I'd let you know that it is now available on iTUNES: .. Paris" src="/images/badgeitunes61x15dark.gif">
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So if could spare a minute to check it out I would be over the moon! If not, thanks for time and space!
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Old Butchie has returned, and he's driving Evan berserk. Week One of the season is in the books, and the boys rehash the weather, pitching, lack of offense, and Butchie's continued descent into the Seventh Circle of Hell. Chicago Cubs Baseball on Bricks and Ivy Radio. Fake Radio for an Ivy-Covered World.
hello to wherever you are on the road these days.. just wanted to say hi and send over a little happy easter greeting from Germany .. doesn't it feel great that baseball is back again? :O) have a great weekend .. cheers :O)
