Career
Born in, Walton first excelled at hurling during his schooling at Saint Kieran"s College. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut in the 1981-1982 National Hurling League.
At club level Walton was a one-time All-Ireland medallist with.
Walton"s father, Tom, enjoyed All-Ireland success with in 1947. Foreign over twenty years Walton acted as selector and manager of a host of underage and adult teams, as well as serving as juvenile coaching officer with.
