A dark cloud has descended over the village and the hurling community in the last 12 hours with the news that John Walsh passed away on Saturday at the Clare versus Limerick match in the Munster Championship. A native of Portumna in Galway, John played Minor, Under 21 and Intermediate Hurling for his County. He moved to Sixmilebridge in 1968, and became a loyal and active supporter of the Club, and of his adopted County of Clare.

Anyone that knew John would describe him as a relaxed character who was extremely knowledgeable on the game of hurling - Following his visits back to Portumna he would always have the inside track on up and coming players and he was telling the people of the 'Bridge to watch out for a nine year old he spotted while visiting his mothers who was able to cut sidelines over the bar - that nine year old turned out to be Joe Canning so John definitely had a good eye for talent.

John was a great volunteer at bingo and was also involved in team management for a number of years including back to back Feile trips to his native Galway. With his Grandkids he was ever present at training in the arena on Saturday mornings and just as recently as yesterday morning he was talking hurling with the coaches as they previewed the Clare versus Limerick game - sadly the final game John would attend.

A minutes silence was held for John at the start of the Cork V Waterford game today.

Our condolences to Sheila, daughter Orla, sons Cathal, Ruairi and Eoin and all the Walsh family at this heartbreaking time.
Ar dheis De go raibh a Anim dilis.

Death Notice - RIP.ie

The death has occurred suddenly of John Walsh, Shannon Road, Sixmilebridge formerly of Portumna.

He is dearly missed by his beloved wife Sheila, daughter Orla, sons Cathal, Ruairi and Eoin, son in law Shane, daughters in law and partner Niamh, Deirdre and Aoife, adored grandchildren Ava and Donnacha, brothers Mossy and Timmy, sisters Patricia, Marian and Anne, nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers in laws, extended family, friends and neighbours.May he Rest In Peace.Reposing in Mc Mahons Funeral Home Sixmilebridge this Wednesday (3rd May) from 6pm to 8pm followed by removal to St. Finnachta's Church. Funeral Mass Thursday (4th May) at 1pm followed by burial afterwards in Ballysheen Cemetery.Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the Sixmilebridge parish website.

Messages of sympathy can be sent to Mc Mahons Funeral Directors.If you would like to write a condolence please do so on the link below.