Jackie Power - Post-playing Career

Post-playing Career

After retiring from playing Power's work with CIÉ, the Irish railway company, caused him to move from Limerick to Tralee. He continued, however, to maintain a keen interest in Gaelic games and became involved with the Austin Stacks club in his adopted home.

In 1969 Power’s skill and talent was recognised when he was presented with the Cú Chulainn award for the outstanding hurler of the past. In the early 1970s he became involved as coach to his own native Limerick. Power first tasted success as a coach in 1971 when his team captured the National League title andboth Munster and All-Ireland victory in 1973.

Power also saw his son, Ger Power, win a record eight All-Ireland medals with Kerry’s footballers between 1975 and 1986. His daughter Sheila Power also won an ALL-Ireland medal whilst playing for the Kerry Ladies and his grandson Stephen McNamara played on the Clare All-Ireland Senior Hurling winning team in 1995.

In 1991 Power’s reputation as one of the all-time greats was recognised yet again when he was the recipient of the All-Time All-Star Award.

Jackie Power died on 23 February 1994. In 1996, a life-size bronze statue of him was erected in his native Annacotty.