Walter Walsh (hurler)
Walter "Wally" Walsh (born 25 May 1991) is an Irish hurler who currently plays as a right corner-forward for the Kilkenny senior team.[1]
Born in Rosbercon, County Kilkenny, Walsh first excelled at hurling in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Kilkenny minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. Walsh made his senior debut during the 2012 championship and immediately became a regular member of the starting fifteen.[2] Since then he has won three All-Ireland medals, one Leinster medal and two National Hurling League medals.
At club level Walsh is a Leinster medalist at junior level with the Tullogher-Rosbercon club.
Playing career
Club
Walsh has enjoyed much success with Tullogher-Rosbercon during his short club career.
In 2008 Walsh was only seventeen years-old when he was a key forward on the club's top team. He won a Leinster medal that year as Wexford side Clongeen were accounted for on a score line of 1-19 to 3-8.[3] Tullogher were subsequently beaten by Dripsey in the All-Ireland final.[4]
Inter-county
Walsh first came to prominence on the inter-county scene as a member of the Kilkenny minor team in 2008. He won a Leinster medal that year before later lining out in the All-Ireland decider against Galway. Kilkenny were outplayed for much of the game, however, a late goal secured a 3-6 to 0-13 victory and an All-Ireland medal for Walsh.[5]
In 2009 Walsh added a second consecutive Leinster medal to his collection, however, Galway gained their revenge for the previous year's defeat in the All-Ireland final with a 2-15 to 2-11 victory.[6]
Walsh later played with the Kilkenny under-21 team, however, he enjoyed little success in this grade. He won a Leinster medal in this grade in 2012 following a huge 4-24 to 1-13 defeat of Laois.[7] 'The Cats' were later considered warm favourites for the All-Ireland title, however, Clare won the decider by 2-17 to 2-11.[8]
By this stage Walsh had also joined the Kilkenny senior team. He made his championship debut at full-forward in the All-Ireland final replay against Galway.[9] He scored 1-3 from play and collected his first All-Ireland medal as Kilkenny defeated Galway by 3-22 to 3-11.[10] Walsh finished off a memorable debut by claiming the man of the match award.[11][12]
Honours
Team
- Tullogher-Rosbercon
- Kilkenny
References
Kilkenny - 2008 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Champions (19th title) |
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- Subs used
- M. O'Dwyer for M. Gaffney
- D. Purcell for J. Gannon
- C. Maher for R. Hickey
- Subs not used
- G. Delaney
- S. Phelan
- M. Fitzgerald
- E. Malone
- A. Morgan
- N. Stanley
- Manager
- R. Mulrooney
- Selectors
- B. O'Sullivan
- B. Ryan
- T. O'Hanlon
| | Part Reference: Kilkenny GAA Bible p86. Compiled by Gerry O'Neill. 2008. Accessed 15 September 2012. |
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Kilkenny - 2009 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship runners-up |
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- Subs used
- S. Phelan for S. Kehoe
- G. Aylward for W. Walsh
- P. Walsh for G. Brennan
- Subs not used
- L. Lacey
- P. Gahan
- J. Corcoran
- J. Cassin
- C. English
- D. Dermody
- Manager
- R. Mulrooney
| | Part Reference: Kilkenny GAA Bible p86. Compiled by Gerry O'Neill. 2008. Accessed 15 September 2012. |
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Kilkenny - 2012 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship runners-up |
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- Subs used
- 20 M. Gaffney for O. Walsh
- 18 C. Kenny for P. Walsh
- Subs not used
- 16 R. Reid
- 17 O. McGrath
- 19 I. Duggan
- 21 P. Buggy
- 22 J. Cassin
- 23 M. Brennan
- 24 J. Gannon
- 25 P. O'Carroll
- 26 C. Martin
- Extended panel
- 27 S. Phelan
- 28 S. Staunton
- 29 C. Tobin
- 30 J. Hayes
- 31 D. Glynn
- 32 P. Butler
- 33 D. Kenny
- 34 C. Maher
- 35 S. Kehoe
- 36 R. Lennon
- Manager
- R. Mulrooney
- Selectors
- A. Finan
- B. Ryan
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Kilkenny - 2012 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions (34th title) |
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Kilkenny - 2014 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions (35th title) |
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Kilkenny - 2015 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions (36th title) |
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Leinster – 2014 Interprovincial Hurling Champions (29th title) |
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