GAA Rounders this week announced the election of Paula Doherty as its first-ever female President, marking a historic milestone for one of the fastest-growing sports in Ireland.
With over 70 clubs, over 2,500 adult players, and new clubs forming every week, the sport enters a period of major expansion under Doherty’s leadership.
A native of Castlebar, Co. Mayo, and a long-standing member of Breaffy Rounders, Doherty brings more than three decades of experience to the role. Having first played Rounders at age 11, she has served as a player, coach, manager, club secretary, treasurer, and national secretary — making her one of the most influential figures in the modern development of the sport and a current All-Star.
Paula spoke to John Mulligan on Saturday Sport...