Willie Walsh (1910s hurler)

William Walsh (26 September 1888 – 21 April 1964) was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Sarsfields and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1912 until 1915.

For other people named Willie Walsh, see Willie Walsh (disambiguation).
Willie "Bowler" Walsh
Personal information
Irish name Liam Breathnach
Sport Hurling
Position Forward
Born 26 September 1888
Little Island, Cork, Ireland
Died 21 April 1964 (aged 75)
South Infirmary, Cork, Ireland
Nickname Bowler
Occupation Train guard
Club(s)
Years Club
 Sarsfields
Club titles
Cork titles 0
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1910-1916
 Cork
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 2
All-Irelands 0

Playing career

Inter-county

Walsh first came to prominence on the inter-county scene as a member of the Cork senior team in the early part of the 20th century. He first tasted success in 1912 when he captured a Munster winners’ medal following a 5-2 to 3-2 defeat of Tipperary.[1] The subsequent All-Ireland final saw Cork take on arch rivals Kilkenny. A close game ensued, however, a Sim Walton goal gave ‘the Cats’ a lift and helped them to a 2-1 to 1-3 victory over Cork and a second consecutive All-Ireland title.[2]

Cork lost their provincial crown in 1913; however, in 1915 ‘the Rebels’ were back. An 8-2 to 2-1 defeat of Clare gave Walsh a second Munster winners’ medal.[3] Cork later lined out in the All-Ireland final with Laois providing the opposition. Walsh’s side were the overwhelming favourites going into the game and took a 3-0 to 2-2 lead at half-time. A terrible downpour hampered the hurling with some players lining out in their overcoats. At full-time Laois were the champions for the first and only time in their history.[4]

Honours

References
  1. Donegan, Des (2005). The Complete Handbook of Gaelic Games. DBA Publications. p. 25.
  2. Corry, Eoghan (2005). The GAA Book of Lists. Hodder Headline Ireland. p. 340.
  3. Complete Handbook of Gaelic Games p. 29
  4. The GAA Book of Lists p. 341
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