to Peace education pack, intended for 14–16 years old pupils. In February 2015, along with three other former members of the IRA, he met, in Derry, four former British Army soldiers who had served in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. The men talked about the reasons they had taken up arms, the consequences of their decision, and the prospects for a lasting peace. Political career In 2012 Walsh was working for Sinn Féin as head of its Irish language department. In 2015 he was co-opted by the party onto Belfast City Council for the District Electoral Area of Collin to replace Bill Groves. He held his seat at the 2019 council elections. References 1957 births Irish republicans Living people Prisoners accorded Special Category Status Provisional Irish Republican Army members Republicans imprisoned during the Northern Ireland conflict Members of Belfast City Council