It is with deep regret and sadness that GAA Handball wish to advise of the passing of Handball legend Michael "Ducksy" Walsh who passed away earlier today following a short battle with illness.
Ducksy was a tremendous competitor, a sportsman par excellence and an iconic figure whose loss has left the entire handball community numb with grief. A winner of an incredible 38 Senior All-Ireland titles including a record 16 Senior Softball titles, his name will forever be synonymous with the sport.
GAA Handball would like to extend it's deepest sympathies to Ducksy's family, friends and his wide circle of Handball friends at this sad time.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
The death has occurred of Michael "Ducksie" WALSH Ballyreddin, Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny
Michael passed away after a short illness at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Sheena, son Dylan, daughters Megan and Niamh, brothers John, Billy and Jimmy, sisters Vera and Regina, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May He Rest In Peace Reposing at his home from 5p.m. on Friday with rosary at 8.30p.m. Funeral on Saturday after 1.30p.m. requiem mass in St. Bennett's Church, Bennettsbridge to Foulkstown cemetery. House private from 12noon on Saturday please.
Michael "Ducksy" Walsh 1966 - 2016 RIP
38 All-Ireland Senior Titles
16 All-Ireland 60x30 Senior Singles Titles
- 1st in 1985, his last in 2001. Included an incredible 13 consecutive titles from 1985 – 1997
10 All-Ireland 60x30 Senior Doubles Titles
- 1st in 1985, his last in 1997. Included 5 consecutive titles from 1987 – 1991
7 All-Ireland 40x20 Senior Singles Titles
- 1st in 1986, his last in 1998. Included 5 consecutive titles from 1986 – 1991
5 All-Ireland 40x20 Senior Doubles Titles
- 1st in 1989, his last in 1998