Career
Club
Inter-county
Cork were Kilkenny’s opponents again in the championship decider and, once again, the Leesiders fell to ‘the Cats’ giving Power a second All-Ireland medal. Kilkenny lost their provincial crown for the next few years, however, the team returned in 1986 with Power winning a third National League medal. He later picked up a third Leinster medal, however, his side were later defeated by Galway in the All-Ireland semi-final.
In 1987 Power added a fourth Leinster medal to his collection.
Kilkenny later reached the All-Ireland final, however, the side were defeated by Galway once again. He later played Tipp in a final All-Ireland final appearance, however, he ended up on the losing side on that occasion.
Power retired from inter-county hurling following this defeat.