Mum’s the word as poacher Walsh turns gamekeeper

Nicole Walsh is a veteran, a constant in terms of sublime stickwork and vital scores in the blue and gold but now turned her hands to minding the net.

NEW SKILLS: Nicole Walsh: Different skill set as Tipperary goalkeeper. Pic:©INPHO/James Lawlor

There is a photo that Nicole Walsh loves, even though it was taken in the aftermath of Tipperary’s devastating All-Ireland camogie semi-final defeat to Waterford last July.

The final whistle has been blown and Sportsfile photographer, Piaras Ó Midheach has turned his lens towards the stands at UPMC Nowlan Park. He trains it on a woman, her right hand to her mouth in obvious bitter disappointment.