"We do know, however, that the Waterford man was first elected in the 1874 British general election, as a candidate of the Home Rule League, and re-elected in 1880. He also stood successfully for the Irish Parliamentary Party in the elections of 1885 and 1886. In addition, he served as mayor of Waterford in 1886 and 1887, and he held the position of Irish whip from 1878."
"Throughout his time in politics, Power remained fiercely loyal to Parnell, even when the leader of the Home Rule League fell out of favour, due to his scandalous affair with Kitty O'Shea. Towards the end of his life, Power often accompanied Parnell on a difficult and sometimes hostile canvassing trail. Parnell became ill and died aged 44 on October 6, 1891, and on November 29 that same year, Power also passed away."
"Power liked to entertain during his lifetime. Parnell had often visited Power at Pembrokestown House, built in 1841. It was a regular meeting place for the Curraghmore fox hounds, who hunted foxes on horseback. Power was a fan of the practice and Parnell would sometimes accompany him. It's easy to imagine these great politicians riding across the rolling landscape surrounding Pembrokestown House, which sits on 10 acres and is accessed via a long, leafy avenue."
Pembrokestown House in County Waterford is a Regency-style estate built in 1841, set on 10 acres and accessed via a long leafy avenue. The property now comprises three separate residential dwellings and features a 25-metre heated courtyard pool. The detached 4,725 sq ft split-level house was once owned by Irish nationalist Richard Power, who served as Home Rule League and Irish Parliamentary Party MP, Irish whip from 1878, and mayor of Waterford in 1886–87. Power remained a staunch supporter of Charles Stewart Parnell, entertained frequently at the house, and often hunted with the Curraghmore fox hounds. Asking price €2.9m.
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