Kilkenny star Richie Power has announced his retirement from intercounty hurling due to a knee injury.
Power only made one Championship appearance for Kilkenny last year, making a substitutes appearance in the All-Ireland Final win against Galway.
The Carrickshock star has struggled with knee injuries in recent years and announced his decision today after having surgery on his knee late last year.
"Following the most recent surgery to my knee I must sadly today announce my retirement from inter-county hurling. Disappointing though this decision is I realise and appreciate the opportunity that I had to play alongside some of the greatest players ever to play the game of hurling and to be part of one of the greatest teams of all time all time managed by the greatest manager of all time Brian Cody.
I know also how fortunate I am to be able to look back on so many career highlights including the winning of 2 Colleges, 2 Minor, 2 u21 and 8 senior All-Ireland medals as well as being chosen on the All Stars teams in 2010 and 2011. I am deeply grateful to all who helped me during my inter-county career especially Brian, Michael Dempsey our fitness coach, Dr Tadgh Crowley and all the support team in Nowlan Park."
Kilkenny have coped well in recent years with numerous retirements from players such as Henry Shefflin and Brian Hogan, but Power's decision will come as a blow to Brian Cody. Kilkenny begin their Allianz League campaign with a game away to Waterford on February 14th.
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