In 1991 Cork surrendered their provincial hurling crown to Tipperary, however, the following year saw Walsh taste more success. The provincial final saw 'the Rebels' defeat Limerick by 1–22 to 3–11, giving Walsh a fourth provincial winners' medal, his fifth in all. Cork later qualified for the All-Ireland final where Kilkenny provided the opposition. 'The Cats' played against a strong wind in the first half and were only two points down at the interval thanks to a goal by D.J. Carey. Further goals by John Power and Michael Phelan gave Kilkenny a 3–10 to 1–12 victory.