'Class act', 'naturally gifted', 'true natural' - GAA world praises retired Kilkenny great Richie Power

Power announced today he is calling it a day.

KILKENNY HURLING FIGURES from the past and present have been united today in praising the hurling career of Richie Power after his retirement from the inter-county game.

Richie Power celebrates Richie Power raises aloft the Liam MacCarthy Cup after last year's All-Ireland final win. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

After winning eight All-Ireland senior medals and two Allstar awards, Power’s attacking class during his career has been widely recognised.

Eddie Brennan

Best wishes to @power_richie class act made the spectacular look easy & always delivered when needed most
— Eddie Brennan (@NedzerB13) January 19, 2016

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TJ Reid

Good bye to a good friend and one of the best stick man in the game. U will be sadly missed bud. #Talent #vision #pureclass @power_richie
— TJ Reid (@_tjreid) January 19, 2016

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Henry Shefflin

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Paul Murphy

An awful liar and some man to complain, But the most naturally gifted hurler I played with! Talent to burn! Best of luck pal! @power_richie
— Paul Murphy (@PaulMurphykk) January 19, 2016

Paul Murphy / Twitter

Aidan Fogarty

Most natural hurler I've ever played alongside. Skill level was untouchable & great vision. Always a step ahead. Best of luck @power_richie
— Aidan Fogarty (@taggykk) January 19, 2016

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Brian Hogan

The most naturally talented hurler I've played with. Incredible 1st touch & vision. Enjoy retirement @power_richie. #pureclass #teammate
— Brian Hogan (@hogie81) January 19, 2016

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Eoin Larkin

I can safely say @power_richie was the most skill full hurler I ever saw or ever played wit.it was a pleasure.good luck bud.#enjoy
— Eoin Larkin (@11larky) January 19, 2016

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David Herity

Few,if any,came even close to the skill @power_richie showed at training and on the biggest stage. Congrats on an unreal career 👏🏻
— David Herity (@DavidHerity) January 19, 2016

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Jackie Tyrrell

The best man to moan & give out but without doubt the most skilful forwards to have played with, congrats and enjoy retirement @power_richie
— Jackie Tyrrell (@MrJackieTee) January 19, 2016

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St Kieran’s College

Congrats to @power_richie on a phenomenal hurling career. A privilege to watch him play from an early age. pic.twitter.com/TlMrj9Jwjw
— St Kieran's College (@KieransCollege) January 19, 2016

St Kieran's College / Twitter

And there was plenty tributes paid to Power’s hurling achievements from outside Noreside as well.

Diarmuid Connolly

I've been fortunate enough to see him winning schools,minor,college,u21,senior games on his own 🏆. @power_richie #EnjoyRetirement #legend
— - (@dermoc123) January 19, 2016

Diarmuid Connolly / Twitter

Darran O’Sullivan (Kerry)

Disappointing to hear @power_richie has had to call time on his incredible inter county career. A serious operator & top guy. #Champ
— Darran O'Sullivan (@Darransull86) January 19, 2016

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James McCarthy (Dublin)

Best of luck to @power_richie in retirement one of the best serious skill👍🏻👍🏻
— James McCarthy (@JamesyMac26) January 19, 2016

James McCarthy / Twitter

Brian Carroll (Offaly)

Sorry to see @power_richie retire! He could make the ball sing & always produced on the big day! Huge loss to KK and the game in general!
— Brian Carroll (@BrianCarroll13) January 19, 2016

Brian Carroll / Twitter

Emlyn Mulligan (Leitrim)

Best of luck @power_richie enjoy retirement!
— Emlyn Mulligan (@emlynmulligan) January 19, 2016

Emlyn Mulligan / Twitter

John O’Dwyer (Tipperary)

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Neil McManus

Congrats on a wonderful career @power_richie
— Neil McManus (@Neilmcmanus88) January 19, 2016

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Mikey Drennan

What a hurler Richie Power was for Kilkenny!! Enjoy the retirement🐯 @power_richie
— Mikey Drennan (@mikeydrennan) January 19, 2016

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'Class act', 'naturally gifted', 'true natural' - GAA world praises retired Kilkenny great Richie Power

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