Michael Walsh
- January 10, 2024
- Hurler
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Michael Walsh Biography
| Name | Michael Walsh |
| Birthday | Oct 13 |
| Birth Year | 1961 |
| Place Of Birth | Kilkenny |
| Home Town | Kilkenny |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Michael Walsh is one of the most popular and richest Hurler who was born on October 13, 1961 in Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland. Michael Walsh (born 13 October 1961) 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.
In spite of failing to make it as a member of the Kilkenny senior team, Walsh quickly became a regular on the Kilkenny junior hurling team. In 1986, he won a Leinster medal in this grade before later winning an All-Ireland medal following a five-point defeat of Limerick.
In late 1990 Walsh’s father, Ollie, was appointed manager of the Kilkenny senior hurling team. He gave his son a chance to play in that year’s National Hurling League, and Walsh Jr. later became the first-choice goalkeeper on the senior team. In spite of some criticism of nepotism Walsh went on to have a very successful career at senior level.
He immediately moved onto the Kilkenny under-21. He won back-to-back Leinster medals in 1980 and 1981, however, there would be no All-Ireland success either in this grade as Tipperary dominated the championship.
Michael Walsh Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Hurler |
| House | Living in own house. |
Michael Walsh is one of the richest Hurler from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michael Walsh 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Walsh first came to prominence on the inter-county scene as a member of the Kilkenny minor team in the late seventies. He won a Leinster medal in this grade in 1979, however, Kilkenny were later defeated by Cork in the All- Ireland decider.
Walsh, along with his two brothers Billy and Ollie, also played soccer for Kilkenny City A.F.C. at schoolboy, youth, junior and senior level. In the early 1980s Walsh also received offers from both Waterford United and St. Patrick’s Athletic. He also captained the Republic of Ireland at youth level. He later served Kilkenny City A.F.C. as their schoolboys general manager and at one stage ran 20 teams.
In 1984 Walsh made his first appearance for the Kilkenny senior team when he lined out in the Oireachtas Tournament. He collected a winners’ medal from that competition, playing as wing-forward.
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In March 1996 Walsh’s father died. This was a major blow for Walsh as his father had been a huge influence on his career. He continued to play but he retired following Kilkenny’s defeat to Wexford in the Leinster quarter-final.
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Michael Ranked on the list of most popular Hurler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Michael Walsh celebrates birthday on October 13 of every year.