The death has occurred of Richard ‘Richie’ Walsh, Meenbanivane, Knocknagoshel, Co Kerry and late of Knockbrack, Knocknagoshel.
Richie passed away peacefully in the caring hands of the wonderful nurses and staff of the South Infirmary Victoria Hospital Cork on June 10th. 2025.
Loving father of Rachel and Liam. Sadly missed by his son-in-law Mick, daughter-in-law Caroline and his precious granddaughters Clodagh and Abbie. Fondly remembered by his brothers Dan, Mike John, Jim, sisters Margaret and Nono, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many good friends at home and in London.
Richie is pre-deceased by his parents Willie and Mary brothers Willie, Larry, Tom and sister Mamie.
May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Distinguished on Irish Clay Team
Richie Walsh was a member of a family with distinguished and long standing links with international Clay Pigeon Shooting both at home here and in England.
In the early 1990s Richie was joined on the Irish team by his son Liam and his brothers, Tom (RIP) and John.
That level of exposure to the sport at such a level led, also on the early 1990s, to the founding and opening of the purpose built Castleisland Shooting Grounds at Tulligubeen.
Work on Golf Club
Richie Walsh was also to the fore in the sale of the shooting grounds when the Castleisland Golf Club founding committee came knocking in the early days of 2000.
The kind of heavy duty, earth-moving necessary for the building of the course on the site was just what Richie had made his living from both in England and after his move home.
He and his company and its dedication to the delivery of a top class facility at Tulligubeen were often praised by those well placed to judge.
As the work on the Castleisland Golf Club course was progressing so too was the re-establishment of the shooting grounds – now known as Irish Shooting Sports – at its new base in Meenbanivane, Knocknagoshel.
Richie Walsh, RIP – a man who contributed hugely to the community he lived amongst. May God be good to him.
Richie’s Funeral Arrangements
Reposing at Leahy’s Funeral Home, Knocknagoshel Village, this Friday 13th of June from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral arriving at St. Mary’s Church, Knocknagoshel at 10:45am on Saturday morning, June 14th for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in Knockane Cemetery Knocknagoshel.
Live streaming of Richie’s requiem Mass will be available on the St. Mary’s Church Knocknagoshel Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/p/St-Marys-Church-Knocknagoshel-100079455353242/
Thanks to Hospital Staff
Richie’s family would like to thank the staff in the South Infirmary Victoria Hospital and the staff in the Intensive Care Unit in Cork University Hospital for the exceptional care and support given to Richie.
Donations if desired to Brú Columbanus Cardinal Way, Wilton, Cork.
Date Published: Thursday, June 12th 2025. Date of Death: Tuesday, June 10th 2025.
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