He was part of the side that won the 1983 All-Ireland Senior B Hurling Championship with a win over London.
A disappointing 1988–89 National Hurling League campaign didn't look good for Walsh and Kerry heading into the championship.
Over the next few seasons Kerry and Walsh put in some good showings in the Munster Championship but came up short against Cork in 1990 and Waterford in 1991.
[9] In retirement Walsh became involved in management in both football and hurling at club and inter-county level.
[10] Walsh led his side to an All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling Championship final showdown with Fullen Gaels in Croke Park.
[11] There was to be more success in 2015 as Walsh and Bennettsbridge qualified for the Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championship final where they faced St Patrick's.
For the second season in a row Bennettsbridge found themselves in a provincial final this time in the Leinster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship.
[12] Walsh and the Bridge were back in Croke Park for the 2016 All-Ireland Intermediate Club Hurling Championship final.
[13] After a hugely successful time in charge Walsh stood down from his position at the end of 2017[14] In 2016 he was appointed manager of the Laois minor hurling team ahead of the 2017 season.
[15] He led the side to the 2017 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship semi-final where they suffered a heavy loss to Kilkenny.
[16] Walsh has long been manager of the Kilkenny football team and has had much success during his time in charge.
After a change to the All-Ireland Junior Football Championship Walsh lead his side to victory in the 2022 All-Ireland Junior Football Championship final after a win over New York in the final in Croke Park.
[18] He also lead the side to the 2023 All-Ireland Junior Football Championship final in a repeat tie with New York but lost out.