Martin Walsh – one of Offaly’s long-serving and most respected hurling referees Affectionately known as ‘Dinger’, the Kilcormac native first took up the whistle in 1975 By Topic.ie 16 March 2021 By Randal Scally Martin Walsh is one of Offaly’s long-serving and most respected hurling referees. He is also one of the life presidents of Birr GAA, having served the famous south Offaly club in a variety of capacities over the years. Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsAppTelegram Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Woohoo! Your subscription has been successful! Subscribe to our newsletter Keep up to date with all the latest news, offers and special announcements. SUBSCRIBE TOP STORIES Young Mullingar artist to feature on iconic calendar 9 December 2024 Kinnegad roadworks anger business owners in critical Christmas period 9 December 2024 Tributes to devoted mother Caitríona Logan (37) 4 December 2024 Rathwire schoolgirl brings home bronze for Ireland 6 December 2024 Westmeath claim six out of eight titles in Leinster Scór na nÓg finals 6 December 2024 Kinnegad’s Dr Marcela wins Dentist of the Year 5 December 2024 Toy Show time for Johnny and Madee! 5 December 2024 Photos: Christmas comes to Killucan with Edmonton NS Christmas market 5 December 2024 MORE STORIES Kinnegad roadworks anger business owners in critical Christmas period Successful launch night held for latest county historical journal ‘Boxer’ Gets it Done by securing Dáil seat for Athlone Tributes to devoted mother Caitríona Logan (37) Delvin’s O’Neill ‘thrilled’ by Aontú election results