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Richie Power Snr and his son, Richie Jnr are one of the most formidable and successful father and son pairings in GAA history. From the proud Carrickshock club in south Kilkenny, between them they represented the Black and Amber for almost a quarter of a century.
They each earned two All Star awards while shining for the Cats.
Richie Snr won three All-Ireland titles in the 80s, but Richie Jnr almost trebled that haul when he took the field for Brian Cody’s ‘Invincibles’ and tore defences apart with his magnificent speed and thirst for scores. He amassed a total of 14 goals and 81 points in his career for Kilkenny, which included eight All-Ireland titles.
The pair won 14 Leinster titles, and were iconic personalities not just for their county but also their club. Their story is truly inspirational on every level, and deals with triumph and the more difficult times in life, when Richie Jnr found himself battling a severe gambling addiction through the latter stages of his hurling career.
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