Michael Walsh
Athlete
1961 –
Who is Michael Walsh?
Michael Walsh is an Irish retired hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Kilkenny senior team and played soccer for Kilkenny City A.F.C. at schoolboy, youth, junior and senior level, as well as lining out for the Republic of Ireland youth team.
Walsh made his first appearance for the team during the mid-1980s, however, he didn't become first-choice goalkeeper until the 1990-91 National League and was a regular member of the team until his retirement after the 1996 championship. During that time he has won two All-Ireland winners' medals, three Leinster winners' medals, one National League winners' medal and two All-Star awards.
At club level Walsh was a one-time county championship medalist with Dicksboro.
Walsh is the son of Ollie Walsh, regarded by many as one of the greatest hurling goalkeepers of all-time.
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- Born
- Oct 13, 1961
Kilkenny - Nationality
- Republic of Ireland
- Lived in
- County Kilkenny
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on July 23, 2013
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