National Softball Team of Ireland Grows with Two Monmouth County D1 Players

Tess Griswold and Ciara Sullivan 2016 gradeuates of RBCHS and MDSTH combine their D1 softball skills to play for the National Women's Softball Team of Ireland. Tess and Ciara are 2016 All Shore 1st Team and All State Athletes.

This play includes the European Softball Championship, Milan Italy and Jr World Softball Championship, Clearwater FL. The Irish team placed #15 out of 28 in the European Softball Championship which is a great start for Ireland which placed 23 last years.

Tess is a Catcher for Furman University, SC and Ciara is an Outfielder for Georgetown University. Each of these players bring their individual position skills with them and their strong hitting skills. These athletes competed against each other both in high school play and during their freshman year in college. Georgetown University traveled to Furman University, South Carolina

Both Student Athletes became Dual Citizens in order to play for Ireland. They are activity engaged in teaching their softball strategies. At this point, Team Ireland is not financially funded by the Irish government and therefore all expenses must be paid for the players and their families. This team is attempting to make it to the 2020 Olympics in Japan. These players have the potential but not the funds to accomplish this. We are trying to race funds to make it possible for all players to participate in this high level of play.

Please consider donating to our gofundme to help make these competitions possible. Lets help these girls reach their goals on and off the field.