Career
Born in Duniry, County, Power first excelled at hurling in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of twenty-two when he first linked up with the senior team, before later lining out with the junior side. He made his senior debut in the 1918 championship.
He was an All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions.
Power represented the Connacht inter-provincial team on one occasion, however, he ended his career without a Railway Cup medals. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1928 championship.
Power is the longest-lived All-Ireland medallist. Club Power played his club hurling with and enjoyed much success during a lengthy career.
After losing back-to-back championship deciders in 1918 and 1919, qualified for a third successive county final in 1920.
A defeat of Kilconieron gave Power his first championship. medal. After the suspension of the championship the following year, reached the county decider once again in 1922. City were defeated on that occasion with Power winning a second championship medal. made it two-in-a-row in 1923 with Power adding a third medal to his collection following a defeat of Ardrahan.
Once again the championship was suspended in 1924, however, continued their dominance on its resumption by reaching the county final again in 1925.
After two years of no championship activity, defeated Peterswell in the championship decider of 1928. lieutenant was Power"s fifth and final championship medal.
Inter-county He enjoyed little success in his first few years on the team, however, captured the Connacht title in 1922 and gave a good account of themselves in a narrow defeat by Tipperary in the subsequent All-Ireland semi-final. In 1923 qualified for their first All-Ireland final in thirty-six years.
After beating reigning champions Kilkenny at the penultimate stage, now faced Limerick who were bidding for a third All-Ireland title in seven years.
A high-scoring game developed, however, at half-time the sides were level A hat-trick of goals by Leonard McGrath and powerful displays by Mick Gill and Mick Derivan helped to a 7-3 to 4-5 victory. lieutenant was a first All-Ireland medal for Power. played with the wind in the first-half and led by three points at the break.
Two goals by Dublin forward Garrett Howard and a great goalkeeping display by Tommy Daly ensured a 5-3 to 2-6 defeat foreign
Kenny retired from inter-county hurling following this defeat. After a number of years off the team Power returned in 1928, this time as captain of the team received a bye straight into the All-Ireland final with Cork providing the opposition.
The westerners were completely overwhelmed with Mick "Gah" Ahern running riot and scoring 5-4. Power"s side could only muster a single score during the hour and were eventually trounced by 6-12 to 1-0.
After taking umbrage at the physical treatment of Mick King by some of the Cork players, Power threw his hurley onto the ground at the full-time whistle and decided to retire from hurling.
