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Walter Walsh with the Leinster SHC trophy, the Bob O'Keeffe Cup, which he won seven times

Walsh enjoying rugby return after stellar Cats career

Walter Walsh reflects on a 12-year stint with Kilkenny that brought him three All-Ireland SHC titles and reveals a surprise sporting return after calling time on his inter-county career.

Hurling • 20 Nov 24

Walter Walsh pictured in action during the 2023 championship

Walter Walsh calls time on Kilkenny career

Three-time All-Ireland winner Walter Walsh has called time on his inter-county career at the age of 33.

Hurling • 15 Nov 24

17-year-old Walter Walsh in action for Tullogher-Rosbercon against Drispey's Pat O'Riordain in the 2009 AIB All-Ireland junior club hurling championship final

Student turned master Walsh eyes Croke Park redemption

Walter Walsh will play in his second All-Ireland junior club hurling championship final on Saturday, 15 years after the first and now supported by team-mates he has taught at Good Counsel College.

Hurling • 09 Jan 24

Walter Walsh is tackled by Séamus Kennedy (L) and Brendan Maher (R) in the 2016 final

'You don't need much motivation against Tipperary'

Kilkenny forward Walter Walsh can't wait to tear into old rivals Tipp in Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final.

Hurling • 14 Aug 19

Power believes Clare hurler John Conlon is the leading contender for Hurler of the Year

Wexford have the man to curb red-hot John Conlon

The eight-time All-Ireland winner expects Wexford to end Clare's interest in the Championship, and fears his native Kilkenny may struggle to physically recover in time when they face Limerick.

GAA • 12 Jul 18

Micheál Donoghue shakes hands with Brian Cody after the Pearse Stadium clash

Galway's strength was just too much for us - Cody

A late Walter Walsh goal made the scoreboard better for Kilkenny as they slipped to defeat against Galway, with manager Brian Cody admitting that his side were well and truly second best in Salthill.

GAA • 27 May 18

Walter Walsh terrorised the Tipperary defence in the second half

Walsh: Title triumph will inspire Cats' young cubs

Walter Walsh believes Kilkenny's League final victory over Tipperary will help to convince their youthful panel that they can follow in the footsteps of the great names to wear the black and amber.

GAA • 08 Apr 18

Kilkenny's Shane Prendergast wins possession ahead of Shane Kingston at Nowlan Park.

Kilkenny return to winning ways against Cork

Kilkenny got their campaign up and running at the third attempt when out-classing Cork during the second half to win this Allianz National Hurling League game at Nowlan Park today.

GAA • 05 Mar 17

Jake Dillon is back in the Waterford team to face Clare at the weekend

GAA digest: Déise changes, Tipp shuffle forwards

Derek McGrath has made four changes to the side that beat Kilkenny at Nowlan Park last weekend for Sunday's visit of All-Ireland champions Tipperary to Walsh Park, while Brian Cody has made four changes for the Cats' visit to Clare.

GAA • 18 Feb 17