 Between 1946 and 1950 Walsh also made 9 appearances for the FAI XI, making his FAI debut in a 1–0 defeat to England on 30 September 1946 at Dalymount Park.This was the first time the FAI XI had played against England.He was also a member of the FAI XI that defeated England 2–0 at Goodison Park, becoming the first non-British team to beat England at home.