Power’s fitness boosts Kilkenny

Kilkenny hurlers have received a massive boost with the news that ace forward Richie Power will definitely be available for the All-Ireland semi-final against Tipperary on August 19.

Major doubts surfaced about Power’s fitness for the Croke Park showdown after he was forced off with concussion just before half-time in last Sunday’s quarter-final win over Limerick.

But Kilkenny secretary Ned Quinn yesterday said the Carrickshock clubman will be in the frame for the clash against the Munster champions.