The Tony Considine column: Hurling goalkeepers really are a special breed

Also Ollie’s son Michael Walsh went on to win All-Irelands with Kilkenny in goals, and even received All-Star awards, which were not there in his father’s time.

His reflexes were brilliant for such a big man and his cool head and good hands on the big day saved Cork on many occasions — he didn’t mind putting his body on the line.

Wexford produced Pat Nolan and the great Damian Fitzhenry. A lot of people would say Damian was the best of his generation. He often won games for Wexford on his own.
