AIDAN WALSH

It’s with great sadness we must report the passing of Aidan Walsh, one of the true gentlemen of greyhound racing.

Only last September Aidan was lucky enough to accomplish his dream in the sport by winning the Derby as a part owner of The Other Kobe.

He was on a real high after the success and savoured every moment after a lifetime spent in the sport. He had been introduced to greyhound racing by his late father and uncles and was lucky enough to own some exceptional dogs. These included 1984 Derby finalist and Dunmore 400yd record breaker Curryhills Fox, who was trained by his great friend and subsequent Hall of Fame recipient Francie Murray. 

He also owned his litter brother Curryhills Brute who went on to become a leading sire in Australia, while in more recent years he went desperately close to claiming Derby glory in Scotland with Fair Taxes going down by just a short head in 2016.

Aidan also gave plenty back to the sport he loved. As a proud Kildare man, he sponsored one of the great competitions, the Texacloth Puppy Derby, at his local track Newbridge for over forty years.  Over the long history of the event, many superstars emerged, giving Aidan great joy. It was something he mentioned to Barry Drake on his Talking Dogs Podcast last September. (Click on this link to hear it).

Aside from being a great owner and sponsor, Aidan was also a true gentleman, wonderful company and the greyhound racing community is far worse for his passing. We would like to take this opportunity to pass on our sincerest condolences to his loving wife Caren, his sons David, Alan, Roy, Paul, daughter Annemarie, stepdaughters Katie and Harriet, his brother Ger, his beloved grandchildren, extended family and many, many friends. May He Rest In Peace.   

Funeral Notice

Walsh, Aidan, Firmount, Clane and formerly of Straffan, Co.Kildare, passed away peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff at the Beacon Hospital, on Friday 19th January 2024.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Caren and brother Ger, sons David, Alan and Roy, daughter Annemarie and their mother Sheila, his son Paul, stepdaughters Katie and Harriet, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, daughters-in-law Kylie and Suzannah and grandchildren Noah, Josh and their father Conor, Ella, Rowan, Lara, Poppy and Rory, extended family and many friends. 

May He Rest In Peace 

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane (W91 YPX4) on Tuesday from 4pm - 8pm, with prayers at 7pm. Removal from Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home on Wednesday at approx. 10:30am to arrive at St. Brigid's Church, Straffan for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by committal prayers in Newlands Cross Crematorium at approx. 1.30pm. Those who are unable to attend the funeral, please leave a personal message for the family in the condolences section by clicking HERE.