About Jim Walsh
Lived 1895 – 1949 (aged 53–54). Jim Walsh was a hurler.
Jim "Builder" Walsh (1895 - 19 February 1950) was an Irish hurler who played as a centre-back for the Kilkenny and Dublin senior teams.
Walsh made his first appearance for the Kilkenny team during the 1916 championship, however, he later joined the Dublin team and was a regular player until his retirement after the 1930 championship. During that time he has won three All-Ireland medals, seven Leinster medals and one National Hurling League medal. Walsh was an All-Ireland runner-up on four occasions.
At club level Walsh began his career with Mooncoin, winning three county championship medals. He later played with Faughs in Dublin, winning a further five county championship medals.
Walsh also hurled at international level for Ireland. He was the only player to line out on three Tailteann Games hurling teams.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Walsh?
Irish hurler
When was Jim Walsh born?
Jim Walsh was born in 1895 in Mooncoin.
When did Jim Walsh die?
Jim Walsh died in 1949.
What was Jim Walsh's occupation?
Jim Walsh was a hurler.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Walsh (Dublin hurler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Walsh. https://biography.guide/jim-walsh-hurler-1895/
MLA: "Jim Walsh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-walsh-hurler-1895/.
Chicago: "Jim Walsh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-walsh-hurler-1895/.
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