FRANKIE WALSH, A former All-Ireland-winning Waterford hurling captain, has passed away after falling ill.
Walsh lifted the Liam McCarthy Cup with the Deise in 1959, the last time they won the title, when they needed a replay to defeat Kilkenny.
Aged 76, he died in Waterford Regional Hospital this morning. According to his former club Mount Sion, tomorrow’s removal will be followed by a funeral on Monday morning.
Watch Walsh reliving the 1959 All-Ireland final below:
Loss of a hurling legend: Former Waterford captain Frankie Walsh dies
FRANKIE WALSH, A former All-Ireland-winning Waterford hurling captain, has passed away after falling ill.
Walsh lifted the Liam McCarthy Cup with the Deise in 1959, the last time they won the title, when they needed a replay to defeat Kilkenny.
Aged 76, he died in Waterford Regional Hospital this morning. According to his former club Mount Sion, tomorrow’s removal will be followed by a funeral on Monday morning.
Watch Walsh reliving the 1959 All-Ireland final below:
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