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Ballinakill GAA in mourning following sudden loss of Laois great

By
Alan Hartnett
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The late Michael Walsh of Ballinakill, pictured left, with Eddie Dunne, right, of Ballyfin who were in goal for their clubs in the Junior B Hurling final in 2003. They faced each other in the Intermediate final 33 years previously. Picture: Alf Harvey
The late Michael Walsh of Ballinakill, pictured left, with Eddie Dunne, right, of Ballyfin who were in goal for their clubs in the Junior B Hurling final in 2003. They faced each other in the Intermediate final 33 years previously. Picture: Alf Harvey

The people of Ballinakill and Laois GAA are in mourning following the sudden death of a great servant – Michael ‘Maggie’ Walsh. The 64-year-old was one of Laois and Ballinakill’s most decorated players as he won several medals at club and county level. Walsh won two Laois intermediate championships with Ballinakill – 21 years apart….

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