Kilkenny’s Power dynasty pass on lessons of the past to current crop

Richie Power Sr and Richie Power Jr have the distinction of being one of the father and son combinations where both parties won a senior All-Ireland. The final experiences against Tipperary were mixed, but the father passed on important lessons...

Richie Sr hurled for Kilkenny between 1980 and 1992, winning three senior titles: 1982-83 and 1992. He was named an All Star in 1982 and 1986. He managed the Kilkenny U21 side to All-Ireland victory in 1999. His youngest son, John, is part of the current Kilkenny senior panel.

Richie Jr hurled for Kilkenny between 2005 and 2015, before being forced last January to retire due to a chronic knee injury. He took a senior title eight times: 2006-09, 2011-12 and 2014-15. He was named an All Star in 2010 and 2011. Clubwise, both men played with Carrickshock United in South Kilkenny.