Walsh (surname)
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Walsh is an Irish surname
, meaning "Breton," or "foreigner," literally "Welshman," taken to Ireland
by the Welsh during the Norman Invasion of Ireland
. It is most common in County Mayo
and County Kilkenny
. It is the fourth most common surname in Ireland, and the 325th most common in the United States. There are variants including "Walshe", "Welsh", "Brannagh" and "Breathnach". Walsh is uncommon as a given name
. The name is often pronounced "Welsh" in the south and west of the country.
People with the name Walsh include:
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
, meaning "Breton," or "foreigner," literally "Welshman," taken to Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
by the Welsh during the Norman Invasion of Ireland
Norman Invasion of Ireland
The Norman invasion of Ireland was a two-stage process, which began on 1 May 1169 when a force of loosely associated Norman knights landed near Bannow, County Wexford...
. It is most common in County Mayo
County Mayo
County Mayo is a county in Ireland. It is located in the West Region and is also part of the province of Connacht. It is named after the village of Mayo, which is now generally known as Mayo Abbey. Mayo County Council is the local authority for the county. The population of the county is 130,552...
and County Kilkenny
County Kilkenny
County Kilkenny is a county in Ireland. It is part of the South-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Kilkenny. The territory of the county was the core part of the ancient Irish Kingdom of Osraige which in turn was the core of the Diocese of...
. It is the fourth most common surname in Ireland, and the 325th most common in the United States. There are variants including "Walshe", "Welsh", "Brannagh" and "Breathnach". Walsh is uncommon as a given name
Given name
A given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
. The name is often pronounced "Welsh" in the south and west of the country.
People with the name Walsh include:
People
- Abe WalshAbe WalshAbe Walsh is an American author, most notably known for magazine articles chronicling his hunting, fishing and back-country adventures...
, American author and publisher - Adam Walsh, American murder victim
- Addie WalshAddie Walsh-Positions held:All My Children*Associate Head Writer: April 2000 - April 2002; July 2003 - January 14, 2008 ; March 19, 2008 – PresentAs the World Turns*Co-Head Writer: 1997*Associate Head Writer: 1995 - 1999...
, soap opera writer - Alan Walsh (disambiguation), several people
- Augie WalshAugie WalshAugust Sothley "Augie" Walsh was an American professional baseball pitcher. Walsh played for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball in and . In 39 career games, he had a 4-10 record with a 6.05 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed.Walsh was born in Wilmington, Delaware and died in...
, baseball player - Benjamin Dann WalshBenjamin Dann WalshBenjamin Dann Walsh was an American entomologist, serving as the first official state entomologist in Illinois from 1867 to 1869.He was born in Worchestershire, England and graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge....
, American entomologist - Bill Walsh, American firefighter and part time actor
- Bill Walsh, American football coach
- Bill WalshBill Walsh (producer)Bill Walsh was a film producer and screenwriter who primarily worked on live-action films for Walt Disney Productions...
, film producer - Bradley Walsh, footballer, TV presenter and soap actor
- Brandon Walsh, fictional character from Beverly Hills, 90210Beverly Hills, 90210Beverly Hills, 90210 is an American drama series that originally aired from October 4, 1990 to May 17, 2000 on Fox and was produced by Spelling Television in the United States, and subsequently on various networks around the world. It is the first series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise...
- Brenda Walsh, fictional character from Beverly Hills, 90210Beverly Hills, 90210Beverly Hills, 90210 is an American drama series that originally aired from October 4, 1990 to May 17, 2000 on Fox and was produced by Spelling Television in the United States, and subsequently on various networks around the world. It is the first series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise...
and 9021090210 (TV series)90210 is an American teen drama television series developed by Rob Thomas, Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs, and the fourth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise created by Darren Star. 90210 is the first series produced by CBS Productions under the company's re-launch, but is now produced by CBS... - Brian Walsh (disambiguation), several people including:
- Brian Walsh (horseracing) (b.1951), racehorse owner
- Carl E. WalshCarl E. WalshCarl Eugene Walsh is an American economist. He has been an economics professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz since 1987, and Distinguished Professor of Economics and chair of the Economics Department at the university at the university since 2010...
, economist and professor - Christopher Walsh (disambiguation), several people including:
- Chris Walsh (American football), American football player
- Chris Walsh (rugby league)Chris Walsh (rugby league)Chris Walsh is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1980s and 90s. A New South Wales State of Origin forward, he played club football for the St. George Dragons and Illawarra Steelers.-Playing career:...
, Australian rugby league footballer - Christy Walsh caseChristy Walsh caseJohn Christopher Walsh, from west Belfast, was convicted in 1991 by a Diplock court of possessing explosives in connection with the conflict in Northern Ireland, and campaigned for 20 years to clear his name on the basis that his conviction was a miscarriage of justice. His case was referred to...
, notable case arising from British political courts in Northern Ireland - Christy Walsh (hurler)Christy Walsh (hurler)Christy Walsh was a hurler who played with Kerry and Kilmoyley, he also played football with Ardfert. He also played with Kilkenny side Dicksboro. He scored a goal in Kerry's 1993 Munster Hurling Championship win over Waterford. He won County Championships with Kilmoyley in 2001, 2002, 2003 and in...
Kerry Hurley player
- Cindy Walsh, fictional character from Beverly Hills, 90210Beverly Hills, 90210Beverly Hills, 90210 is an American drama series that originally aired from October 4, 1990 to May 17, 2000 on Fox and was produced by Spelling Television in the United States, and subsequently on various networks around the world. It is the first series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise...
- Colin WalshColin WalshColin David Walsh is a former Scottish footballer.Born in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Walsh started his career under manager Brian Clough at . He made his league debut for Forest on 29 November 1980 as a substitute in a 1–1 draw at Coventry City aged 18. Walsh was picked for the Scottish national...
, publisher, based in Dublin, Ireland - Courtney WalshCourtney WalshCourtney Andrew Walsh is a former international cricketer who represented the West Indies from 1984 to 2001, captaining the West Indies in 22 Test matches...
, former international cricketer - Craig WalshCraig WalshCraig Thomas Walsh is an American composer.Walsh studied at the Mannes College of Music in New York City and Brandeis University . His major teachers included Martin Boykan, Eric Chasalow, Robert Cuckson, David Loeb, and Yehudi Wyner...
(b.1971), American composer - David I. WalshDavid I. WalshDavid Ignatius Walsh was a United States politician from Massachusetts. As a member of the Democratic Party, he served in the state legislature and then as Lieutenant Governor and then as the 46th Governor . His first term in the U.S...
, Senator and Governor of Massachusetts - Ed WalshEd WalshEdward Augustine Walsh was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He holds the record for lowest career ERA, 1.82.-Baseball career:Born in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, Walsh had a brief though remarkable major league career...
, baseball player - Edmund A. WalshEdmund A. WalshFr. Edmund Aloysius Walsh, S.J. was an American Jesuit Catholic priest, professor of geopolitics and founder of the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, which he founded in 1919–six years before the U.S...
1885–1956), Jesuit priest and educator - Evalyn Walsh last private owner of the Hope Diamond
- Frances Walsh, screenwriter, film producer, and musician
- Fintan Patrick Walsh, known as the Black Prince. New Zealand politician and leader of many New Zealand Unions including the Sea Men's Union during the 1950s.
- Gail Walsh (politician) (b.1958), Canadian politician
- Gretta Walsh (born 1981), Minor player.
- Ian Walsh (footballer)Ian Walsh (footballer)Ian Patrick Walsh is a former Wales international footballer.-Club career:Walsh began his career at Crystal Palace, winning the FA Youth Cup in 1977, before forcing his way into the first team, making his debut in a 2-1 defeat to Chester City on 4 September 1976 at the age of 18, where he was a...
(b.1958), Welsh international footballer - Jack WalshJack WalshJohn Edward "Jack" Walsh, born at Walcha, New South Wales on 4 December 1912 and died at Wallsend, New South Wales on 20 May 1980, was an Australian cricketer who played nearly all of his cricket in England....
, Australian cricketer - James Morrow WalshJames Morrow WalshJames Morrow Walsh, was a North West Mounted Police officer and the first Commissioner of the Yukon Territory....
, NWMP inspector - James T. WalshJames T. WalshJames Thomas "Jim" Walsh is an American Republican politician from Syracuse, New York. In 2009, he retired after representing a portion of Central New York, that is now known as the state's 25th Congressional District, in the United States House of Representatives for twenty years.-Early...
, representative of New York State - Jimmy Walsh, baseball player
- Jim Walsh (disambiguation), several people
- Joe WalshJoe WalshJoseph Fidler "Joe" Walsh is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He has been a member of three commercially successful bands, the James Gang, Barnstorm, and the Eagles, and has experienced notable success as a solo artist and prolific session musician, especially with B.B...
, American guitarist and rock musician - Joe WalshJoe Walsh (Irish politician)Joe Walsh is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was a Teachta Dála for Cork South West and was first elected as a TD at the 1977 general election. He lost his seat in 1981 but regained it again in 1982 and served as a TD until retiring at the 2007 general election...
, Irish politician - John Walsh (disambiguation)John Walsh (disambiguation)John Walsh may refer to:*Politicians* John Walsh , Member of the Legislature of Dakota Territory* John E. Walsh, Chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party* John J. Walsh, member of the Michigan House of Representatives...
, numerous people with this name:- John WalshJohn WalshJohn Edward Walsh is an American television personality, criminal investigator, human and victim rights advocate and formerly the host, as well as creator, of America's Most Wanted...
, host of America's Most Wanted - John Walsh (printer)John Walsh (printer)John Walsh was an English music publisher of Irish descent, established off the Strand, London, by c. 1690. He was appointed musical instrument-maker-in-ordinary to the king in 1692....
(1665 or 1666–1736) music publisher - John Walsh, 1st Baron OrmathwaiteJohn Walsh, 1st Baron OrmathwaiteJohn Benn Walsh, 1st Baron Ormathwaite , known as Sir John Walsh, Bt, between 1825 and 1868, was a British politician.-Early life:...
(1798–1881) - John Walsh (archbishop)John Walsh (archbishop)John Walsh was the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Toronto, Canada from 1889 to 1898.-Early years:Born in Mooncoin, Co...
(1830–1898), Roman Catholic Archbishop of Toronto - John Walsh (department store), a department store in Sheffield, England
- John Walsh (politician)John Walsh (politician)John Walsh was a member of the Legislature of Dakota Territory.In 1869, he established a homestead five miles east of Elk Point in Union County, Dakota Territory. He was known as "Honest John" and was later elected to the Dakota Territorial Legislature, where he served from 1881 to 1882.-External...
, Member of the Legislature of Dakota Territory - John Walsh (scientist)John Walsh (scientist)John Walsh was a British scientist and Secretary to the Governor of Bengal.John was son of Joseph Walsh, Secretary to the Governor of Fort St. George and cousin to Nevil Maskelyne, the Astronomer Royal, and his sister Margaret, the wife of Lord Clive.He entered the English East India Company at a...
(1726–1795), British scientist and Secretary to the Governor of Bengal - John P. WalshJohn P. WalshJohn P. Walsh was a prominent Irish businessman, and a nationalist politician of the All-for-Ireland League. He was Member of Parliament for County Cork South from 1910 until 1918, taking his seat in the House of Commons of what was then the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.Born in...
(1856–1925), Irish businessman and nationalist politician - John R. WalshJohn R. WalshJohn Richard Walsh was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Early life and career:Born in Martinsville, Indiana, Walsh attended the public schools. He was graduated from Indiana University Law School in 1934. He was admitted to the bar July 27, 1934, and engaged in the practice of law in...
(1913–1975), US Representative from Indiana - John Walsh (American football)John Walsh (American football)John Walsh was the starting quarterback for Brigham Young University during the 1993 and 1994 seasons.He left college as a junior to enter the NFL Draft based on overly optimistic draft expectations. Although he was drafted in the 7th round by the Cincinnati Bengals, he was cut shortly thereafter...
, Brigham Young University starting quarterback - John Walsh (baseball)John Walsh (baseball)John Gabriel Walsh was a Major League Baseball third baseman. Walsh played for the Philadelphia Phillies in the season. In 1 career game, he had no hits in 3 at-bats....
(1879–1947), Major League player - Johnny Walsh (gang member), NYC gangster
- Johnny Walsh (footballer)Johnny Walsh (footballer)Johnny "Jabber" Walsh is an Irish former soccer player.He made his one and only appearance for the Republic of Ireland national football team on 30 May 1982 in a less than memorable 2-1 defeat to Trinidad and Tobago in Port of Spain.At club level, he was a midfielder who played for many years on...
, Irish former soccer player - Johnny Walsh (hurler)Johnny Walsh (hurler)Johnny Walsh was a famous Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Tubberadora and with the Tipperary senior inter-county team from 1895 until 1900.-Club:...
- Jack WalshJack WalshJohn Edward "Jack" Walsh, born at Walcha, New South Wales on 4 December 1912 and died at Wallsend, New South Wales on 20 May 1980, was an Australian cricketer who played nearly all of his cricket in England....
, Australian cricketer - Jack Walsh, the character portrayed by Robert De NiroRobert De NiroRobert De Niro, Jr. is an American actor, director and producer. His first major film roles were in Bang the Drum Slowly and Mean Streets, both in 1973...
in the film Midnight RunMidnight RunMidnight Run is a 1988 American action comedy film starring Robert De Niro as a bounty hunter and Charles Grodin as his prisoner....
- John Walsh
- Joseph Leonard WalshJoseph Leonard WalshJoseph Leonard Walsh, was an American mathematician. His work was mainly in the field of analysis.For most of his professional career he studied and worked at Harvard University. He received a B.S. in 1916 and a PhD in 1920. The Advisor of his PhD was Maxime Bôcher...
(1895–1973), an American mathematician - J. T. WalshJ. T. WalshJames Thomas Patrick "J. T." Walsh was an American character actor. He appeared in many well-known films, including Nixon, Hoffa, A Few Good Men, Backdraft, Miracle on 34th Street, Breakdown, and Good Morning, Vietnam.Walsh was known for his roles as "quietly sinister white-collar sleazeballs"...
, American actor - Kate Walsh (actress) (b.1967), American actress
- Kate Walsh (presenter) (b.1981), British TV presenter
- Kay WalshKay WalshKay Walsh was an English actress and dancer. She grew up in Pimlico, raised by her grandmother....
, an English actress and dancer - Kerri WalshKerri WalshKerri Lee Walsh-Jennings is an American professional beach volleyball player.Walsh-Jennings and teammate Misty May-Treanor were the gold medalists in beach volleyball at both the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics...
, American beach volleyball player - Kimberley WalshKimberley WalshKimberley Jane Walsh is an English singer-songwriter, dancer, model, television presenter and actress. She is best known for being a member of girl group Girls Aloud, formed through ITV's reality television programme Popstars: The Rivals...
, member of British girlband Girls Aloud - Lawrence E. Walsh (regarding Iran Contra Affair)
- Louis WalshLouis WalshLouis Walsh is an Irish music manager and judge on the British television talent show The X Factor.-Band manager:...
, pop music manager and X Factor judge - Maggie WalshMaggie WalshProfessor Maggie Walsh is a fictional character in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The character is portrayed by Lindsay Crouse.-History:...
, fictional character from Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Maiara WalshMaiara WalshMaiara Walsh is a Brazilian American actress and singer known for playing Ana Solis on the sixth season of the hit ABC show, Desperate Housewives, and as Meena Paroom on the Disney Channel sitcom Cory in the House...
, American actress - María Elena WalshMaría Elena WalshMaría Elena Walsh was an Argentine poet, novelist, musician, dramaturge, writer and composer, mainly known for her songs and books for children.-Biography:...
, Argentine singer and writer - Mark Walsh (businessman) (b.1954), venture capitalist
- Mark Walsh (darts player) (b.1965), English darts player
- Martin WalshMartin WalshMartin Walsh is a film editor with more than 30 film credits dating from 1985. Walsh won the Academy Award for Film Editing and the ACE Eddie Award for the film Chicago...
, Academy-Award winning film editor - Mary Walsh (disambiguation), several people including:
- Mary Lee (suffragette) (1821–1909), born Mary Walsh
- Mary Walsh (politician)Mary Walsh (politician)Mary Walsh was an Irish Fine Gael politician and publican. She stood unsuccessfully as a Fine Gael candidate at the 1973 general election for the Wicklow constituency. She was elected to Seanad Éireann on the Cultural and Educational Panel at the 1973 Seanad election...
(1929–1976), Irish Fine Gael Senator - Mary Walsh (actress) (b.1952), Canadian actress
- Mary Walsh (journalist)Mary Walsh (journalist)Mary Walsh is a producer at CBS News. She graduated from University of Texas at Austin College of Communication in 1977. At UT she was a member of the Friar Society.She won a 2002 and a 2004 duPont-Columbia Award. She was a media gamer in Dark Winter....
, US producer at CBS news
- Matt Walsh (disambiguation)Matt Walsh (disambiguation)Matt Walsh is the name of:*Matt Walsh , comedian and actor*Matt Walsh, a former employee of the New England Patriots involved in Spygate*Matt Walsh , former NBA player...
, several people - Michael Walsh (Medal of Honor)Michael Walsh (Medal of Honor)Michael Walsh was a chief machinist serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.-Biography:...
, American Medal of Honor recipients - Mickey WalshMickey WalshMichael Anthony "Mickey" Walsh is an English-born Irish former professional footballer and current football agent.-Club career:...
, Irish footballer - Norman Walsh, Rhodesian and Zimbabwean air marshal
- Pat Walsh (disambiguation), several people including:
- Pat Walsh (rugby)Pat Walsh (rugby)Patrick Bernard "Nimmo" Walsh was a pioneer Australian representative rugby union and rugby league player, a dual-code international, who saw active duty with the Australian Imperial Force in the first World War...
(1879–1953) Australian Dual code International
- Pat Walsh (rugby)
- Patrick Walsh (disambiguation), several people including:
- Bishop Patrick WalshPatrick Walsh (Bishop)Patrick Joseph Walsh , is an Irish prelate of the Roman Catholic Church and from 1991 until 2008 he was the 31st Bishop of Down & Connor. Dr Walsh was born in 1931 at Cobh, Irish Free State...
(born 1931), Northern Irish Catholic bishop
- Bishop Patrick Walsh
- Paul Walsh (disambiguation)Paul Walsh (disambiguation)Paul Walsh may refer to:* Paul Walsh, footballer* Paul Walsh is the CEO of Diageo* Fr. Paul Walsh , Irish priest and historian* Paul Walsh , lead singer of Irish band Royseven...
, several people including:- Fr. Paul WalshFr. Paul WalshFather Paul Walsh , was an Irish priest and historian.-Life and career:Walsh was the eldest of the five sons and three daughters born to Michael Walsh and Brigid Gallagher of Ballina , in the parish of Mullingar, County Westmeath. Educated locally, he spent a year at Mullingar's Christian Brothers...
1885–1941), Irish priest and historian - Paul Walsh (businessman)Paul Walsh (businessman)Paul S. Walsh Paul S. Walsh Paul S. Walsh (born 15 May 1955, Chadderton, Lancashire is the current Chief Executive Officer of Diageo, and one of the FTSE 100's longest serving chief executives.-Early life:...
(born 1955), CEO of Diageo plc - Paul WalshPaul WalshPaul Anthony Walsh is a retired English footballer.Walsh was a diminutive and pacy centre forward who shot to fame in the 1980s during spells with Charlton, Luton, Liverpool and Tottenham.-Charlton Athletic:...
(born 1962), English footballer - Paul Walsh (born 1991), Bio medical Engineer and fun loving guy
- Fr. Paul Walsh
- Peter WalshPeter WalshPeter Walsh , Irish politician and controversialist, was born at Mooretown, County Kildare, and studied at Leuven, where he joined the Franciscans and acquired Jansenist sympathies....
(born 1976), Major Player - Phil WalshPhil WalshPhillip Andrew Walsh is an English professional footballer currently playing for Football League One side Dagenham & Redbridge. His father Alan Walsh was also a professional footballer, making over 400 appearances in The Football League...
, English footballer - Raoul WalshRaoul WalshRaoul Walsh was an American film director, actor, founding member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the brother of silent screen actor George Walsh...
, movie director - Richard WalshRichard WalshRichard Walsh was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Teachta Dála for the Mayo South constituency at the September 1927 general election...
, project manager, Blackpool - Robert Walsh (disambiguation)
- Rodolfo WalshRodolfo WalshRodolfo Jorge Walsh was an Argentine writer, considered the founder of investigative journalism. He is most famous for his Open Letter from a Writer to the Military Junta which he wrote the day before his murder, protesting that their economic policies were having an even greater effect on...
, Argentine journalist, writer and politician - Ruby WalshRuby WalshRuby Walsh is the reigning Irish National Hunt champion jockey. He is the second child, and eldest son, of former champion amateur jockey Ted Walsh and his wife Helen.-Success:...
, Irish jockey - Sean Walsh (disambiguation), several people
- Sheila Walsh (disambiguation), several people
- Stanisława Walasiewicz aka Stella Walsh
- Stephen Walsh (1859–1929), Labour Party MP
- Stephen Walsh (money manager)Stephen Walsh (money manager)Stephen Walsh is one of two money managers arrested on February 24, 2009 for alleged securities fraud of between $550 million and $670 million. Walsh is accused with Paul Greenwood of using their companies such as Westridge Capital Management Inc...
(born 1947), accused of securities fraud - Steve WalshSteve Walsh (disc jockey)Steve Walsh was a British disc jockey. He died following a car crash in Ibiza, Spain.Walsh began his radio career at the first soul music pirate radio station, Radio Invicta, alongside his friend, the late Bob Tomalski. From there he moved on to JFM , where his style first began to shine through...
, DJ - Steve WalshSteve Walsh (musician)Steve Walsh is a singer and songwriter best known for his work as a member of the progressive rock band Kansas.-Introduction:The keyboardist/vocalist/songwriter/producer/percussionist is best known for his visionary work with Kansas...
, American musician - Steve Walsh, former American Football quarterback
- Steve WalshSteve Walsh (footballer)Steven Walsh is a former professional footballer, who spent most of his career at Leicester City. He also played for Wigan, Norwich, Tamworth and Coventry City, over a career lasting 21 years. He was a defender and an occasional striker...
, former professional footballer - Steve WalshSteve Walsh (rugby)Steve Walsh is a professional rugby union referee from New Zealand.Walsh's rugby playing career ended at age 13, due to a spinal injury resulting from a birth deformity and he began refereeing at the age of 16....
, New Zealand rugby referee - Thomas J. WalshThomas J. WalshThomas James Walsh was a lawyer and Democratic Party politician from Helena, Montana, in the United States.-Background:...
, American politician - Tommy WalshTommy Walsh (hurler)Tommy Walsh is an Irish hurler who currently plays as a right wing-back for the Kilkenny senior team. He joined the team during the 2002 championship and became a regular member of the starting fifteen the following year....
, hurler with Kilkenny GAAHurlingHurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and... - Tommy WalshTommy Walsh (Kerry footballer)Tommy Walsh is an Irish sportsman who is currently playing Australian Football in the Australian Football League with the Sydney Swans. He has played Gaelic football at club level with the Kerins O'Rahilly's club team and at inter-county level with the Kerry senior football team...
, Gaelic footballer with Kerry GAAKerry GAAThe Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry... - Tommy Walsh, Gaelic footballer with Wicklow GAAWicklow GAAThe Wicklow County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wicklow GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wicklow...
- Walt WalshWalt WalshWalter William Walsh was a Major League Baseball player. Walsh only played two games, never getting an at-bat for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1920. He was used as a pinch runner in the two games he played....
, baseball player - Willie Walsh (disambiguation), several people