![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7d/John_Power_%2528Carrickshock_hurler%2529_%2528cropped%2529.jpg/640px-John_Power_%2528Carrickshock_hurler%2529_%2528cropped%2529.jpg&w=640&q=50)
John Power (Carrickshock hurler)
Irish hurler / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about John Power (Carrickshock hurler)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
John Power (born 26 August 1992) is an Irish hurler who played as a left corner-forward for the Kilkenny senior team.[1]
![]() 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 31) 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. |
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]