In this international edition of Craic on the Coast, hosts Michael Schilling and Shaun Morgan sit down with Michael Kennedy, CEO of Ireland Lacrosse, for an inspiring conversation about sport, identity, and global community.

Recorded shortly after meeting at the Great Hunger Institute Summer School Conference in Strokestown, Roscommon, this episode explores the Native American origins of lacrosse, Ireland’s strong cultural and diplomatic relationship with the Haudenosaunee Nation, and how lacrosse has become a vehicle for storytelling, connection, and pride.

Michael Kennedy walks us through Ireland’s tournament season—from the Men’s U20 European Championship win in Poland to upcoming appearances at the World Box Championships in Utica, New York. He also shares exciting plans for Ireland’s bid to compete in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, where lacrosse returns as a medal sport for the first time since 1908.

Plus, we take a deep dive into the Éire Programme, which allows Irish passport-holders and Irish-heritage players from across the diaspora to represent Ireland in international competition—including many right here in Massachusetts, where nine Éire teams competed in the Heritage Cup this past May.

Whether you're a fan of sport, Irish identity, or global connection, this episode offers a powerful look at what happens when heritage and heart take the field.

📌 Show Notes & Links

🏑 Ireland Lacrosse:
Website: https://www.irelandlacrosse.ie
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrelandLacrosse
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irelandlacrosse
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IRElandLacrosse

🌍 Éire Programme:
Info & Updates: https://main.irelandlacrosse.ie
Heritage Cup Overview: Road to Heritage Cup 2025
Laxnai Tournament (Utica 2025): Team Éire Heads to Utica

☘️ Father John Murphy Division – AOH Plymouth:
Website: https://www.aohplymouth.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aohplymouth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aohplymouth

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