Legendary Captain Con Power passes away

James Kernan, Captain Con Power, Jane Darragh, wife of the late Paul, and Eddie Macken pictured with the Aga Khan Cup at the RDS (Photo: Sam Barnes Sportsfile)

It is with great sadness that Horse Sport Ireland today learned of the death of legendary show jumper, Captain Con Power.

Con was one of the finest riders of his generation and enjoyed a sparkling career during the 1970s and 1980s.

Beginning his career in the Army Equitation School in 1973, he developed into one of the world’s best riders, with notable successes at Aachen, New York and Toronto, while he was the leading rider at the Dublin Horse Show in 1976 and 1979.

Con will forever be remembered for being part of the dream team who won the Aga Khan trophy three times in a row, in 1977, 1978 and 1979, famously being the only rider to ride three different horses.

He will never be forgotten and leaves an incredible legacy on equestrian sports in Ireland. His son Robert also enjoyed a spectacular career in the saddle as a National Hunt jockey, while daughter Elizabeth has also forged a successful Eventing career, and won the five-star RDS Stakes at the Dublin Horse Show in 2019.

Horse Sport Ireland extends its deepest condolences to his wife Margaret, Robert, Elizabeth, and to all of Con’s extended family and friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.