Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Maurice ‘Pip’ Walsh

— Cork Boxing Wall of Honour —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. Maurice 'Pip' Walsh Marker

Inscription.
This plaque is dedicated to an outstanding boxing ambassadorMaurice ‘Pip’ Walsh
(St Coleman’s B.C.)
who achieved success as a coach through dedication, determination, knowledge and a passion for amateur boxing.

A leader to many, an example to all.

Unveiled by Dan O’Connell

Erected by The Cork Ex Boxers in Association with the Cork City Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.

Location. 51° 53.829′ N, 8° 28.568′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It can be reached from Grand Parade north of Oliver Plunkett Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 74 Grand Parade, Cork, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: Tommy Hyde (here, next to this marker); Pakey O'Mahony (here, next to this marker); Jack McAuliffe (here, next to this marker); Paddy Martin (here, next to this marker); Tim O'Sullivan (here, next to this marker); Willie O'Leary (here, next to this marker); Jack Doyle (here, next to this marker); Tree of Liberty (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.

Also see . . . Irish Boxing lost one of its greats when Maurice Walsh passed away last May (Echo, Jan 4, 2021).

At the time of Maurice Walsh's death, St Colman's boasted more than 40 Irish titles. Billy Walsh, son of Maurice, claimed the club's first belt at City Hall in Cork in the Irish Juvenile Championships in 1985.

(Submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. Maurice 'Pip' Walsh Marker

The marker is second-from-left in the middle row of the Cork Boxing Wall of Honour.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.