# Tommy Walsh

This year

2023

# Opportunity

Underdog Munster champions 'can do damage' against All-Ireland favourites Kilmacud Crokes

Tommy Walsh is gearing up for an All-Ireland semi-final in Croke Park with Kerins O’Rahillys.

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Jan 4th 2023, 3:03 PM

Last year

2022

# Emotional

Tommy Walsh: 'One of the best days of my career'

The veteran savours Munster Club Championship glory with Kerins O’Rahillys having missed the 2009 final after moving to Australia.

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Dec 12th 2022, 8:31 AM

# Tommy Walsh

'If he gets injury-free and gets a bit of luck, I'm sure he could have an impact'

Tommy Walsh discusses the return of Stefan Okunbor and Kerry’s form in 2022.

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Jun 7th 2022, 6:27 PM

All time

# Tips

GAA stars reveal tips that helped them make it to the top

Read an extract from ‘The Players’ Advice’.

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Dec 25th 2021, 7:15 AM

# The42 Reads

'Both of them have been outstanding' - The Kerry double act still chasing a club prize

Long-standing Kerry colleagues, David Moran and Tommy Walsh are chasing club glory with Kerins O’Rahillys in a county semi-final.

30.2k

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Nov 20th 2021, 10:00 AM

# Hanging up the boots

Kerry's Tommy Walsh announces inter-county retirement

The long-serving player confirmed his decision earlier today.

25.6k

Updated

Oct 18th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Tommy Walsh

'It's the risk of bringing it home to somebody, that's the biggest danger'

Tommy Walsh on how the GAA could make a comeback, his siblings on Kilkenny panels and missing hurling with Tullaroan.

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May 6th 2020, 1:29 PM

# Tommy Walsh

'I’ll stay going, my ambition is 40' - club career, Taggy on Dancing With The Stars and Leinster format

Tommy Walsh aims to keep going with Tullaoran after January’s All-Ireland club success.

10.3k

Mar 4th 2020, 11:22 AM

# back in form

'I kind of put that to bed' - Walsh admits 'shock' at Kerry return

Tommy Walsh discusses Peter Keane’s phone call inviting him back into the fold, the overcomplicated advanced mark and Cathal McShane’s AFL move.

36.1k

Jan 23rd 2020, 12:14 PM

# Tullaroan

'It's like being in Disney World for the last three months' - All-Ireland glory for Tommy Walsh

The Kilkenny great triumphed with his club Tullaroan last night.

9.0k

Jan 19th 2020, 9:52 AM

# top cats

'Lads would say you dream of playing in Croke Park but with your club, it never came into my mind'

Padraig Walsh and Tullaroan are gearing up for Sunday’s All-Ireland intermediate hurling club final.

8.7k

Jan 14th 2020, 4:10 PM

# the walsh way

'A few of us were watching the video the next day, tears were flowing out of our eyes'

Kilkenny star Grace Walsh on a beautiful family moment, bouncing back in 2020 and her undying love for camogie.

18.4k

Nov 7th 2019, 6:42 PM

# like fathers like sons

Devastating injuries and AFL dreams - the best friends and sons of Kerry legends who never gave up

Charting the winding career paths of Kingdom veterans Tommy Walsh and David Moran.

15.0k

Aug 29th 2019, 3:14 PM

# Back in action

Kerry's comeback duo - how Sherwood and Walsh played key roles to book All-Ireland final place

Substitutes Jack Sherwood and Tommy Walsh were central to Kerry’s victory yesterday.

22.1k

Aug 12th 2019, 9:27 PM

# ballers

'They're not like Paul Pogba waiting for their Rolls Royces instead of going on the bus'

Kieran Donaghy says the lack of pre-championship expectation will help Kerry as they bid to stop Dublin’s ‘drive for five’.

18.5k

Apr 26th 2019, 7:00 AM

# Closer Look

Player Watch: How Kerry made a reborn Tommy Walsh the focal point of their attack

The former AFL player scored four points against Monaghan to continue his strong start to the season.

35.2k

Mar 4th 2019, 7:40 PM

# Shooting Stars

O'Shea and Walsh point the way as Kerry beat Monaghan to claim fifth league win

Peter Keane’s side are on course for a place in the league decider.

10.4k

Mar 3rd 2019, 6:01 PM

# Second Coming

'It’s great to be back contributing and to be playing with Kerry again'

Tommy Walsh is enjoying his return with the Kingdom after it looked like his inter-county career had ended.

9.5k

Feb 26th 2019, 7:00 AM

# Glory Days

'I had this big blonde head on me' - Tyrrell recalls bleaching his hair with Tommy Walsh

The nine-time All-Ireland winner will feature in the first episode in the new series of Laochra Gael.

11.5k

Feb 14th 2019, 3:49 PM

# error

Sheehy: Kerry made 'major mistake' managing Tommy Walsh's return from AFL in 2015

“We probably should have let him go and play with his club for maybe six months,” said former selector Mikey Sheehy.

19.6k

Feb 13th 2019, 7:15 AM

# fresh blood

After dominating the 2000s, Kilkenny and Kerry intent on giving youth a chance

Tommy Walsh and Tomas Ó Sé have called for patience as youngsters are introduced in their respective counties.

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Jan 25th 2019, 1:12 PM

# Wizard of Oz

'He definitely has a good few years to offer Kerry yet' - Walsh's return to the Kingdom cause

Kieran Donaghy has backed his former attacking partner and AFL player Tommy Walsh to shine in 2019.

10.9k

Jan 16th 2019, 5:00 PM

# Comeback

Tommy Walsh back training with Kerry ahead of 2019, while 'Brick' Walsh set for Deise return

Shane Bennett will also be available to Waterford next season.

12.7k

Nov 29th 2018, 3:17 PM

# Cats Legend

'What a player', 'top class', 'the greatest' - tributes paid after Tommy Walsh's Laochra Gael episode

The Kilkenny great was under the spotlight on TG4 last night.

13.7k

Apr 13th 2017, 9:04 AM

# Laochra Gael

'The memories I have are just out of this world and bring happiness to me straight away'

Tommy Walsh is the next player to go under the Laochra Gael spotlight on TG4.

8.3k

Apr 12th 2017, 11:40 AM

# Patience

'Forget about the guys that were there in the past, they're gone. This is a new team'

Tommy Walsh says Kilkenny’s youngsters need to plough their own furrow without being constantly reminded of the county’s past.

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Mar 11th 2017, 7:00 AM

# suil eile

Clare, Tyrone, Cork and Kerry GAA greats all set to feature in the new Laochra Gael season

There’ll also be players in the spotlight from Kilkenny, Dublin, Sligo, Galway, Tipperary and Offaly.

10.5k

Mar 3rd 2017, 5:55 PM

# Keep the Faith

Munster boss backs Tommy Walsh to make Kerry return in 2017

The Tralee man has been impressing Ger O’Sullivan who also believes talk of a crisis in Cork GAA is premature.

9.1k

Dec 2nd 2016, 7:30 AM

# club call

Donaghy's Austin Stacks and Sheehan's South Kerry to clash in Kerry

This evening’s draw for the second round of the Kerry SFC threw-up a mouth-watering tie.

6.6k

May 15th 2016, 7:31 PM

# Kingdom Return

Kerry bosses leave door open for Tommy Walsh - 'I hope it turns round for him'

They’ll be keeping an eye on Walsh’s club form with Kerins O’Rahillys.

8.1k

May 10th 2016, 12:15 AM

# Life In The Kingdom

'I thought it was ridiculous, blown out of proportion' - ex Kerry coach on league criticism

Cian O’Neill doesn’t buy any talk of the Kingdom’s demise.

10.3k

May 4th 2016, 5:45 PM

# Walking Away

Tommy Walsh to quit Kerry panel over lack of game time - reports

The forward has become frustrated with sitting on the bench.

18.3k

Apr 28th 2016, 1:11 PM

# Cats Rule

Captain Tommy Walsh and an Irish basketball player helped St Kieran's to latest hurling glory

A 21st Croke Cup title for the Kilkenny hurling nursery yesterday.

8.5k

Mar 29th 2016, 5:28 PM

# Target man

Walsh starts at full-forward as Kerry reveal team for rematch with Dublin

Croke Park is the venue for Saturday night’s clash between last year’s All-Ireland finalists.

12.1k

Jan 28th 2016, 9:09 PM

# supersubs

5 supporting players who deserve more game-time in 2016

These substitutes will want more prominent roles going forward.

11.0k

Dec 23rd 2015, 10:00 PM

# Homecoming King

Begley says 'fantastically talented' Tommy Walsh will shine again for Kerry next year

Allstar forward had to settle for a bit-part role in his first season back in Ireland.

7.1k

Oct 22nd 2015, 6:30 AM

# penaltyforautism

Paul Scholes and Tommy Walsh backing former Limerick hurler's Autism charity drive

Tadhg Hayes from Doon has come up with this brilliant fundraising idea.

8.1k

Jul 3rd 2015, 11:22 AM

# No going back

Will Kerry be tempted to try Tommy Walsh at full-back? 'We haven’t tried it yet,' says one selector

Mikey Sheehy doesn’t think the returning Walsh is suited to the number three jersey.

5.1k

Jun 9th 2015, 8:50 PM

# good cause

Some Kilkenny hurling greats are taking part in a 24-hour cycle for suicide awareness

Organiser John Flynn chats to The42 about the upcoming event.

6.1k

May 28th 2015, 7:05 PM

# Familiar Names

Tommy Walsh and Brian Cody named in Kilkenny minor squad for Wexford clash

The counties meet in Round 2 of the Leinster minor hurling championship on Saturday.

13.3k

Apr 23rd 2015, 9:35 PM