John Wyse Power (1859-1926), was a County Waterford born, journalist, newspaper editor and Irish nationalist. He was founding member of the Gaelic Athletic Association, and served as secretary of the GAA (1884-1887). He was involved in setting up the Dublin County Board of the GAA and served as its first chairman. He supported nationalist causes and organisations such as the Land League and Home Rule, and was a fluent Irish speaker and language activist. Early life and career John Wyse Power was born at Knockhouse near Waterford City in 1859. He worked sometime as a civil servant before leaving due to his nationalist ethos. He was reported to be a Fenian and member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood. He succeeded Patrick Cahill in summer 1883, as the editor of the Leinster Leader.

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John Wyse Power (1859-1926), was a County Waterford born, journalist, newspaper editor and Irish nationalist. He was founding member of the Gaelic Athletic Association, and served as secretary of the GAA (1884-1887). He was involved in setting up the Dublin County Board of the GAA and served as its first chairman. He supported nationalist causes and organisations such as the Land League and Home Rule, and was a fluent Irish speaker and language activist.