Ned Power
Encyclopedia
Ned Power was an Irish
sportsperson. He played hurling
with his local clubs Dungarvan
and Tallow
and was a member of the Waterford
senior inter-county team in the 1950s and 1960s.
of both hurling
and Gaelic football
at minor level. He later graduated onto the county's senior hurling team where he became the first-choice goalkeeper in the early 1950s. At this time, however, Tipperary
and Cork were the kingpins of Munster hurling, with all the other counties only providing a supporting role. All this changed in 1957 when Power won his first Munster
title following a victory over reigning champions Cork. Waterford later played Kilkenny
in the All-Ireland final, however, victory went to the men from Leinster on that occasion. Two years later in 1959 Power won a second provincial title. Once again Waterford lined out in the championship decider and once again Kilkenny provided the opposition. The game ended in a draw, however, when the two sides met for the replay the men from Waterford made no mistake in defeating their near rivals and Power collected a coveted All-Ireland
medal. In 1963 he added a National Hurling League
medal to his collection before winning a third Munster title. For the third successive time Kilkenny were Waterford's opponents in the All-Ireland final, however, the men from the Déise were beaten on that occasion. Power retired from inter-county hurling shortly after winning a Railway Cup medal with Munster
in 1966.
, his coaching methods with Tallow GAA
saw the club win almost every available county title between 1966 and 1980.
Ned Power died on November 15, 2007 after a long illness.
His son, journalist Conor Power, is currently writing a book on Ned Power's life, which is due to be launched in November 2009. http://www.conorpower.ie
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Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
sportsperson. He played hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with his local clubs Dungarvan
Dungarvan GAA
Dungarvan GAA is a GAA club based in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Republic of Ireland. The club participates in both hurling and gaelic football...
and Tallow
Tallow GAA
Tallow GAA Club is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Tallow, in west County Waterford, Ireland. The club has won the Waterford Senior Hurling Championship four times, first in 1936 and more recently in 1980, 1984 and 1985...
and was a member of the Waterford
Waterford GAA
The Waterford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Waterford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for all levels of Gaelic games in County Waterford. The County Board is also responsible for the Waterford inter-county teams. The county...
senior inter-county team in the 1950s and 1960s.
Club
Power played his club hurling with his local club Dungarvan and latterly Tallow where the local club grounds are now named in his honour - Páirc Éamonn de PaorInter-county
Power first came to prominence on the inter-county scene in the late 1940s as a dual playerDual player
Dual player or dual star is a term used in Gaelic games to describe a player who plays both Men's Gaelic football and Hurling or Ladies' Gaelic football and Camogie. The player doesn't necessarily have to play at the same standard in both sports...
of both hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
and Gaelic football
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
at minor level. He later graduated onto the county's senior hurling team where he became the first-choice goalkeeper in the early 1950s. At this time, however, Tipperary
Tipperary GAA
The Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or C is one of over 30 regional executive boards throughout the world. These executive boards are known as County Boards even though some no longer correspond to the area under the jurisdiction of the counties from which their names...
and Cork were the kingpins of Munster hurling, with all the other counties only providing a supporting role. All this changed in 1957 when Power won his first Munster
Munster Senior Hurling Championship
The Munster GAA Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1888 for the top hurling teams in the province of Munster in Ireland....
title following a victory over reigning champions Cork. Waterford later played Kilkenny
Kilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
in the All-Ireland final, however, victory went to the men from Leinster on that occasion. Two years later in 1959 Power won a second provincial title. Once again Waterford lined out in the championship decider and once again Kilkenny provided the opposition. The game ended in a draw, however, when the two sides met for the replay the men from Waterford made no mistake in defeating their near rivals and Power collected a coveted All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
medal. In 1963 he added a National Hurling League
National Hurling League
The National Hurling League is an annual hurling competition between the county teams of Ireland. Contested by 35 teams , it operates on a system of promotion and relegation between four different divisions, with Division One...
medal to his collection before winning a third Munster title. For the third successive time Kilkenny were Waterford's opponents in the All-Ireland final, however, the men from the Déise were beaten on that occasion. Power retired from inter-county hurling shortly after winning a Railway Cup medal with Munster
Munster GAA
The Munster Council is a Provincial council of the Gaelic Athletic Association sports of hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, rounders and handball in the province of Munster.-Constituent counties:*Cork*Clare*Kerry*Limerick*Tipperary*Waterford-Honours:...
in 1966.
Post-playing career
In retirement from hurling Power maintained a keen interest in coaching. A teacher by profession in Scoil Mhuire in TallowTallow
Tallow is a rendered form of beef or mutton fat, processed from suet. It is solid at room temperature. Unlike suet, tallow can be stored for extended periods without the need for refrigeration to prevent decomposition, provided it is kept in an airtight container to prevent oxidation.In industry,...
, his coaching methods with Tallow GAA
Tallow GAA
Tallow GAA Club is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Tallow, in west County Waterford, Ireland. The club has won the Waterford Senior Hurling Championship four times, first in 1936 and more recently in 1980, 1984 and 1985...
saw the club win almost every available county title between 1966 and 1980.
Ned Power died on November 15, 2007 after a long illness.
His son, journalist Conor Power, is currently writing a book on Ned Power's life, which is due to be launched in November 2009. http://www.conorpower.ie