David Walsh (Donegal Gaelic footballer)

David Walsh is an Irish former Gaelic footballer who plays for Naomh Bríd and also, formerly, for the Donegal county team.

David Walsh
Personal information
Irish name Daithí Breathnach[1]
Sport Gaelic football
Position Right half forward
Born County Donegal, Ireland
Club(s)
Years Club
Naomh Bríd
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
2008–2016
Donegal
Inter-county titles
Ulster titles 3
All-Irelands 1
NFL 0
All Stars 0

A member of the Donegal panel that won the 2012 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final against Mayo, he came on as a substitute in the second half of the game in place of Ryan Bradley.[2][3][4]

He injured his shoulder in a club championship match in October 2012 but returned to training ahead of the 2013 Ulster Championship.[5]

In January 2017, Walsh retired from the inter-county game.[6]

Honours

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Donegal

References

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  1. ^ "Countdown to Croker: Donegal name 'team' for All-Ireland final". Donegal Daily. 20 September 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  2. ^ "Live updates from the All-Ireland finals at Croke Park". RTÉ Sport. 23 September 2012. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
  3. ^ "Sam's World Tour of Donegal". 28 September 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  4. ^ "Gary McFadden lifts Sam Maguire Trophy". Sports File. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
  5. ^ "Walsh back in full training". Hogan Stand. 19 April 2013. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
  6. ^ O'Brien, Kevin (10 January 2017). "Trio of Donegal All-Ireland winners announce their retirement from inter-county football". The42.ie. Retrieved 11 January 2017.