Irish tradesman Alan Walsh’s death on WA mine site triggers an outpouring of grief and generosity

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An Irish tradie who died suddenly while working at a WA mine site was “living his best life” before a medical episode cruelly cut it short. Alan Walsh, 26, has been described as a “much-loved family member, loyal friend and workmate” after he died last month. Generous donations have poured in to help repatriate his body home to Limerick, in western Ireland, with a fundraiser generating more than $60,000 in donations in just two days.

” His former local soccer club, Geraldines AFC Limerick, joined many with ties to Walsh in taking to social media to honour him. “Alan ‘Buller’, as he was better known, played for the Dines for many years as a schoolboy and wore the candy stripes with pride,” the club said. “Alan without question, was a manager’s dream as he never minded playing in goal or outfield, as in either position he excelled. “Alan had a great love for all sport and he will be missed.

 

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