Kilkenny legend Richie Power reveals his battle with gambling addiction

Speaking to BBC Radio Ulster’s GAA Social podcast, the eight-time All-Ireland SHC winner tells of his personal turmoil and the guilt and shame he felt

Former Kilkenny hurler Richie Power has revealed his battle with a gambling addicition:  "I just tried to hide it and continued on down that long, lonely, dark road until I eventually couldn’t go any further at the end of 2013.” 

Kilkenny’s eight-time All-Ireland SHC winner Richie Power has revealed the personal turmoil he endured as a result of his gambling addiction.

The two-time All-Star opened up about his guilt and shame that he had disappointed his family having told them of his difficulties in late 2013.