John Power (Carrickshock hurler)

This article is about the Carrickshock hurler. For the John Locke's hurler, see John Power (John Locke's hurler).

John Power
Power playing for Kilkenny in 2015
Personal information
Irish name Seán de Paor
Sport Hurling
Position Full-forward
Born (1992-08-26) 26 August 1992 (age 32)
Carrickshock, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Occupation Student
Club(s)
Years Club
 Carrickshock
Club titles
Kilkenny titles 0
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
2013-2017
 Kilkenny 7 (1-4)
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 3
All-Irelands 2
NHL 0
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 21:07, 15 September 2015.

John Power (born 26 August 1992) is an Irish hurler who played as a left corner-forward for the Kilkenny senior team.[1]

Born in Carrickshock, County Kilkenny, Power first played competitive hurling during his schooling at St. Kieran's College. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the Kilkenny minor team before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 2014 championship. Since then he has become a regular member of the team and has won two All-Ireland medals and two Leinster medals.

At club level Power plays with Carrickshock.

His father, Richie Power Snr, and his brother, Richie Power Jnr, are also All-Ireland medallists with Kilkenny.[2]

  1. ^ "Profile: John Power". Kilkenny GAA website. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  2. ^ McEvoy, Enda (26 October 2013). "Power of dreams lives strong for Carrickshock". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 12 August 2014.