Michael Walsh (born 13 October 1961) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Kilkenny senior team and played soccer for Kilkenny City A.F.C. at schoolboy, youth, junior and senior level, as well as lining out for the Republic of Ireland youth team. At club level Walsh was a one-time county championship medalist with Dicksboro. Walsh is the son of Ollie Walsh, regarded by many as one of the greatest hurling goalkeepers of all-time.