Walsh takes Southern Classic title after thrilling final

David Walsh impressed in Cork. By Paul Fitzpatrick Mallow's David Walsh got the new 4-Wall season off to a winning start when he captured the Southern Classic title on home soil in Cork, overcoming Robbie McCarthy in a thrilling final to take the honours. Walsh defeated the Westmeath man by 15-9, 14-15, 11-8 in the decider at Liscarroll, having come through his previous three matches in straight games. It was an impressive weekend's work for the 26-year-old Dublin-based schoolteacher, who was a…