In the latter half of the 1950s and throughout the following decade, Nicky Power was one of the great hurlers.

NED REA: Before we start, I want to tell you — I don’t want to dwell on ‘73. It’s alright for Pat, he can go back to last year, three years ago, four years ago, seven years ago – we have to go back 34 years at this stage for our last win, and I’m tired of it.