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Oral History

Paul Herr

Paul Herr discusses his handball career and the strong tradition of handball in Hospital, Co. Limerick. He outlines the history of the building of the handball alley in the club. He describes the successes of the club, the rise and fall of handball in the area, and the performances of various clubs in Limerick. In addition, Paul reflects on his own national titles and the highlight of his playing career – winning a senior inter-club title in 2001. He also discusses his current involvement in coaching juveniles and the success of the new management structure in handball. Finally, he explains how Chris Curran has raised the profile of the sport in the media, and he ponders the role of women in the club.