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Matty Power

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Matty Power, formally Matthew Power, was an Irish hurler who lived from 18 October 1899 until his death on 7 October 1965. He played hurling at various times with his local clubs Dicksboro and Garda, and he was also a member of the Kilkenny and Dublin senior inter-county team in the 1920s and 1930s. Born in Graiguenamanagh, County Kilkenny, in 1899, he was educated locally. He won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship five times, in 1922, 1927, 1932, 1933 and 1935, and the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship twelve times.

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1899 1
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Matthew "Matty" Power (18 October 1899 – 7 October 1965) was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling at various times with his local clubs Dicksboro and Garda.
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    Matthew "Matty" Power (18 October 1899-7 October 1965) was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling at various times with his local clubs Dicksboro and Garda.
  • Honours
    All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (5): 1922, 1927, 1932, 1933, 1935
  • On The Roster Of: Kilkenny county hurling team, Article text
    Power was also a member of the Kilkenny and Dublin senior inter-county team in the 1920s and 1930s.
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