Historic day for Kennedy and Cork GAA

Tracey Kennedy of Killeagh GAA made history yesterday in Páirc Uí Chaoimh at the Cork County Board convention, becoming the first female chairperson of the board, writes Michael Moynihan.

Describing her election as “a huge honour”, Kennedy said she would not be making promises a la Donald Trump to “Make Cork GAA Great Again — Cork GAA is already great”.

In her speech to the convention — which was greeted with a standing ovation — Kennedy thanked those who had elected her as chairperson, adding: “It is not I who have made history, but you, the clubs. Six years ago you elected me PRO and three years as vice-chair.”