"The Emerald Diamond" is a 90-minute documentary about the Irish National Baseball Team. With no fields, equipment or game experience, Ireland began play in the 1996 European Championships. Despite a series of lopsided losses, the Irish persevered, building one of Europe's fastest growing national baseball programs.
"This movie was great. I went into it not even knowing that Ireland had a National Baseball Team and I walked out feeling like I knew the players and was their number one fan. It was emotional, funny and had a very positive message. Definitely a homerun." --Elaine
"Moves a little slow at the beginning, but draws you in quickly. It encapsules a childlike joy for baseball. It made me remember why I liked playing little league so much. A very nostaligic documentary that will make you smile." --J. Ruhnow
"This is a very entertaining story about a bunch of regular guys who make a dream come true. It is like The Bad News Bears with beer - lots of beer!" --The Captain
"One of the fastest 90 minute documentaries I can remember. It keeps you engaged the entire time. I went not knowing there was baseball in Ireland, Cubans in Ireland and even Mexicans. The youth baseball segment is charming. The Belfast issue is handled well. The music is first rate." --Larry
"The whole Family enjoyed this film and found it truly heartwarming!" --Terrie
"I had no idea there was a national team in Ireland. The film is really informative. Congratulations to the filmmaker on a job well done!" --Beth
"It was an enjoyable and interesting documentary film, from the begining to the hard work involved to start and build Baseball in Ireland. The Director John put in many hours I am sure and his own money to show the passion to bring this story to life. But it was worth it, a homerun in my book. Watched it at the historic Senator theater in Baltimore. " --UniversityScoutsUSA
