Walter Walsh (hurler)
.jpg) Walter Walsh in action for Kilkenny against Galway in the 2015 National Hurling League in Pearse Stadium | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Ualtar Breathnach | ||
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Right Corner Forward | ||
| Born |
25 May 1991 Rosbercon, County Kilkenny, Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Nickname | Wally | ||
| Occupation | Teacher | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
| 2008- | Tullogher-Rosbercon | ||
| Inter-county(ies)* | |||
| Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
| 2012- | Kilkenny | 11 (2-23) | |
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Leinster titles | 3 | ||
| All-Irelands | 3 | ||
| NHL | 2 | ||
| All Stars | 1 | ||
| *Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 14:17, 7 July 2014. | |||
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
- All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (3): 2012, 2014 (sub), 2015
- Leinster Senior Hurling Championship (3): 2014, 2015, 2016
- National Hurling League (2): 2013, 2014
- Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 2012
- All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship (1): 2008
- Leinster Minor Hurling Championship (2): 2008, 2009
References
- ↑ "Meet the team". The Kilkenny People. 8 September 2012. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ↑ McCoy, Niall (1 October 2012). "Walt a debut!". Gaelic Life. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ↑ "Brilliant Tullogher take Leinster crown". Munster Express. 8 September 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- ↑ "Tullogher in tears as Dripsey take title". Kilkenny People. 18 February 2009. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- ↑ "Kilkenny outplayed, but plunder Galway hopes with goals". Galway Advertiser. 11 September 2008. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- ↑ "Kilkenny 2-11 Galway 2-15". RTÉ Sport. 6 September 2009. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- ↑ "Cats make Laois nightmare come true". Irish Examiner. 12 July 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- ↑ "Clare fight back to claim under-21 crown". Irish Times. 15 September 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- ↑ "Kilkenny make two changes for replay". RTÉ Sport. 29 September 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- ↑ "Imperious Kilkenny win All-Ireland at ease". RTÉ Sport. 30 September 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
- ↑ "Super Wally". Tullogher-Rosbercon GAA. 3 October 2012. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
- ↑ "Walter Walsh Interview". GAA.ie. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
| Preceded by Iarla Tannian (Galway) |
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final Man of the Match 2012 (replay) |
Succeeded by Conor Ryan (Clare) |