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# 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.
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.
# 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.
All time
# Tips
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# 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.
# Hanging up the boots
Kerry's Tommy Walsh announces inter-county retirement
The long-serving player confirmed his decision earlier today.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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’.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# Walking Away
Tommy Walsh to quit Kerry panel over lack of game time - reports
The forward has become frustrated with sitting on the bench.
# 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.
# 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.
# supersubs
5 supporting players who deserve more game-time in 2016
These substitutes will want more prominent roles going forward.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.