Joe Power (born 1883) was an

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hurler who played as a midfielder for the

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senior team. Power made his first appearance for the team around 1908 and became a regular player over the next decade. During that time he won one

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winner's medal and one

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winner's medal. His brother,

Amby Power Ambrose 'Amby' Power (17 February 1884 – 26 February 1960) was an Irish hurler who played as a centre-back for the Clare senior team. Power made his first appearance for the team around 1908 and became a regular player over the next decade. ...

, was captain for those two victories. At club level, Power played with

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and Carrahan and won two

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winners' medals in a career that spanned the first two decades of the 20th century.

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