Kilkenny lose Power for Offaly clash

Kilkenny will begin their 2007 championship campaign without the services of Richie Power as the Carrickshock clubman is currently nursing a hamstring injury.

Brian Cody's All-Ireland champions take on Offaly in Portlaoise in the Leinster SHC semi-final this Sunday, and the Kilkenny boss has confirmed that Power, who sustained his injury in training, will not be risked.