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.
Mum’s the word as poacher Walsh turns gamekeeper

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.

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