Richard Walsh (bishop)

Richard Walsh (died 1585) was an Irish Roman Catholic bishop.

Walsh served as the Bishop of Meath from 1555 until his death in 1585. He was appointed during the reign of Queen Mary I, a Catholic monarch, and his tenure saw significant religious and political upheaval in Ireland, particularly following the accession of Queen Elizabeth I, a Protestant, to the English throne. He faced challenges from the growing Protestant presence and the implementation of the Reformation in Ireland. His activities primarily involved maintaining the Catholic faith within his diocese, amidst increasing pressure from the Crown and its representatives in Ireland. Details regarding his birth, early life, and specific episcopal actions are sparsely documented.